Digital Transformation & Technology Strategy
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to ensure information and communications technology (ICT) products and systems match the strategic direction of the organisation.

| Study | Online learning |
- 3 chapters
- 14 lessons
- 26 videos
- 11 knowledge-check questions
- Nationally recognised unit
- Its own progress dashboard
What you cover
Key topics
- Evaluate current strategic plan and propose changes
- Evaluate effect of changes
- Plan implementation of changes
Your learning
Course content
3 chapters · 14 lessons · 26 videos
Chapter 1 · Evaluate current strategic plan and propose changes5 lessons
- Lesson 1: Analysing the Organisation’s Strategic Plan
- Lesson 2: Assessing the Current ICT Environment
- Lesson 3: Identifying ICT Gaps and Opportunities for Improvement
- Lesson 4: Reporting Proposed ICT Changes to Management
- Lesson 5: Self-learning task
Chapter 2 · Evaluate effect of changes5 lessons
- Lesson 6: Evaluating the Impact and Feasibility of Proposed ICT Changes
- Lesson 7: Assessing Implementation Difficulty
- Lesson 8: Prioritising ICT Changes for Implementation
- Lesson 9: Documenting Evaluation Outcomes and Seeking Feedback
- Lesson 10: Self-learning task
Chapter 3 · Plan implementation of changes4 lessons
- Lesson 11: Developing an ICT Implementation Action Plan
- Lesson 12: Defining Standards, Targets, and Implementation Methods
- Lesson 13: Reviewing and Gaining Approval for the Action Plan
- Lesson 14: Self-Learning Task
Who it’s for
Is this course for you?
It applies to individuals whose responsibilities may include improving, evaluating, acquiring, maintaining and supporting ICT for organisations.
Recognition
Nationally recognised learning
Nationally recognised unit of competency: ICTICT517 Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
| Unit | ICTICT517 Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation |
| Training package | ICT Information and Communications Technology |
| Field | General ICT |
| Release | Release 1 · Current |
training.gov.au, verified 16 October 2026
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Your questions
Frequently asked questions
Is this unit nationally recognised?
Yes. ICTICT517 Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation is a current unit of competency in the ICT Information and Communications Technology, listed on training.gov.au, the National Register of vocational education and training in Australia.
How is the unit organised?
3 chapters and 14 lessons, built around the unit's 3 official outcomes. It includes 26 videos and 11 knowledge-check questions.
How is it assessed?
Assessment tasks for this unit are listed under Assignments in the unit, with how to submit each one and what's still outstanding.
How do I track my progress?
Go to dashboard opens this unit's own dashboard. Progress, activity and streaks there count this unit only.




