System Evaluation and Selection: Pre-Implementation Planning

Selecting and planning a new software or IT system can feel overwhelming without a clear strategy. This course provides a structured guide to the pre-implementation phase, helping you assess organizational needs and choose the right solutions with confidence. You will gain a practical framework for identifying system requirements, avoiding common planning pitfalls, and establishing objective evaluation criteria for software vendors. What you'll learn: - Understand foundational terminology and concepts of system planning and development styles - Identify common mistakes made during initial system evaluation and learn how to prevent them - Define business problems clearly to establish accurate project scope and objectives - Establish objective criteria for software selection, including modern SaaS and cloud considerations - Determine the optimal task order for pre-implementation preparation and stakeholder alignment - Apply structured evaluation frameworks to select tools that match long-term goals Starting with essential definitions and core principles, the material guides you step-by-step through practical frameworks for requirements gathering and tool selection. This course is tailored for beginners, business analysts, team leads, and decision-makers tasked with introducing new systems, with no technical background required. Start reading to build a solid foundation in system selection and guide your next project to success.