Prioritising requirements and evaluating suppliers
FREE02 – People Professional Technologies
This CIPD Level 0 learning video on prioritising requirements and evaluating suppliers forms part of the FREE02 – People Professional Technologies unit and directly addresses assessment criteria AC 2.1, which requires learners to explain the key steps in selecting appropriate people technology. The video covers essential processes including needs analysis, stakeholder requirements gathering, and developing user personas to distinguish between must-have and nice-to-have features. It explores critical evaluation areas such as integration capabilities, supplier due diligence, total cost of ownership, accessibility standards, and data security requirements, along with establishing robust scoring criteria for assessment. By watching this video, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the systematic approach needed to evaluate and select people technology solutions that align with your organisation's specific needs and strategic objectives.
Assessment Criteria 2.1
Explain the key steps in selecting appropriate people technology.
Indicative Content
To include: needs analysis; stakeholder requirements; user personas; must-have vs nice-to-have; integration needs; supplier due diligence; total cost of ownership; accessibility; data/security requirements; evaluation criteria and scoring.
What You'll Learn
Video covering: Prioritising requirements and evaluating suppliers
About FREE02 – People Professional Technologies
To develop learners’ understanding of key technologies used in people practice, how to select and use them responsibly, and how they can improve people insights, efficiency and employee experience.
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AC 1.3 – Discuss how technology can support the employee lifecycle.
Championing user experience, fairness, and continuous improvement
AC 2.2 – Discuss the people professional’s role in implementation and change adoption.
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