Building A Credible Business Case

This course provides participants with the foundational skills to develop business cases. Using a workplace example case study, participants will progress through the steps in developing a business case. 

Participants will work through the key steps to establish an effective case for change, develop an options analysis and an implementation plan. 

This practical course will ensure learners understand stakeholder requirements and how to effectively communicate the business case, recognising what business case approvers are looking for.

Key Content:

• Purpose of a business case
• Characteristics of an effective business case
• Business case structure
• Developing a business case – problem definition
• Writing and presenting the business case
• Strategic business case
• Review the case for change
• Assessing and narrowing down your options
• Key steps in the detailed business case
• Commercial analysis
• Management analysis

Who Is It For? 

• Aimed at anyone seeking a comprehensive grasp of the process and steps involved in developing business cases, such as:
• Key decision-makers and senior responsible owners accountable for delivering successful programs and projects
• Program and project managers, their team members, and specialised advisors
• Individuals engaged in reviewing and examining business cases

Learning Outcomes:

• Clearly identify the need, challenge or opportunity
• How to identify, analyse, engage with stakeholders and prepare a business case that meets their requirements
• Effectively define the objectives, benefits and strategic alignment
• Assemble a business case by drawing on appropriate sources of information
• Identify strategic responses (options)
• Identify and analyse trends, review data and evaluate business options to ensure business cases are financially sound
• Identify risks, evaluate risk and develop risk management plans selected option
• Estimate the outlays required to resource the proposal
• Develop an implementation plan for the business case