PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to function as an Information and Communication Technology: Business Development Consultant.

An Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Business Development Consultant identifies and generates new ICT business opportunities to further improve market share; uses non-verbal communication cues as well as technical skills to gain an understanding of customers’ ICT needs; promote goods and services to these customers; works closely with business domain experts and subject matter experts to close sales opportunities and facilitate implementation. ICT Business Development Consultants build relationships with experts, clients and partners in building market share. A competent learner shall demonstrate among others the following attributes: honesty, integrity, punctuality, business acumen, self-motivation, responsibility, accountability, interpersonal relations, ethical behaviour, well organised, self-confidence, etc.