Consultants working with PMOs regularly face organisational resistance when attempting to implement changes. Stakeholders might view the PMO as an organisation that imposes bureaucratic constraints or threatens their independence. The lack of sufficient resources and impractical goals can obstruct progress. When executive support fluctuates it can weaken the PMO’s power and its overall performance.Practitioner
Request a quote Manage options Manage services Manage {vendor_count} vendors Read more about these purposes+44 (0)207 148 5985 Accept[email protected] Deny View preferences Save preferences

View preferences

{title}

{title}{title}
Manage consent
Manage consent

Instructor-ledP3O Practitioner (with Foundation) course
£2,099 +vat
See all dates
You’re probably reading this article because you want to know how to write a business case. Perhaps your organisation is embarking on a major project to develop a new product. Or, perhaps you’re thinking of moving house so your family can enjoy a better life. In either case, you write a business case
to ensure the investment is worthwhile.In this article we’ll give you 2 business case examples, provide you with a simple business case template for you to use, and explain how to write a business case.
Enhance your skills with our expert-led coursesInstructor-led
Better Business Cases Practitioner (with Foundation) course
£2,400 +vat
See all dates
Self-pacedBetter Business Cases Practitioner (with Foundation) self-paced online
£1,199 +vat
Self-paced

Better Business Cases Foundation self-paced online

£699 +vatWhat is a business case?

A business case is the justification for some activity (e.g. a project) undertaken by your organisation. It weighs up the timescales, costs and risks of doing the activity against the benefits to be gained. Think of it as weighing up the pros and cons and then taking a sensible decision.

A business case forms an essential component of the curriculum of the

best project management courses

.
  • Personal business case
  • You may also use a business case to justify an investment you make in your personal life. For example, when you’re thinking of moving home to another area. You and your spouse will need to understand the costs of moving, the timescales and risks involved, and weigh these up against the benefits to be gained e.g. saving time traveling to your office, or your children able to go to a better school.Project management KPIs
  • Why have a business case?
Projects should not just start on a whim or because of vanity – although a lot of money has been wasted over the years on such projects.For business organisations, justification for a project usually takes a commercial form i.e. evaluating how much money could be made from the investment. For example, investing money in developing a new software app to bring first to market, might be deemed to bring certain monetary benefits (in terms of sales) which exceeds the costs of investment.

For government organisations, justification is probably not a commercial one, but could be based upon giving value for money to achieve certain benefits. For example, a public health campaign extolling the benefits of flu-vaccinations for elderly people, might be judged as giving greater value for money than having no campaign, and instead relying on treating patients in hospital once they have contracted the virus.

With so many competing claims being made on scarce funds, organisations need the assurance that the decision they are taking is the right one. After all, there will not be enough funds to pay for all the ideas for projects which are floating around the organisation.
  • Who uses a business case?
  • Business cases can be used by many different levels of management within an organisation. Not only are they used to justify the investment in an individual project, but also they are typically used by a
  • portfolio management
office to help it decide which projects will contribute to the organisation’s strategic goals. That way, they can filter out the bad ideas for projects, and only fund projects which will contribute to strategic goals.A business case is also often used by a project sponsor or project executive to help it decide if they should invest in a specific project.In all cases, the business case must be written and approved prior to any major commitment of resources.What form does a business case take?

Business cases can take many forms – digital or analogue. The tools you use to create one are also many and varied. Common business tools such as Microsoft Office might be used. Rather than being a document or slide deck however, it could equally be in the form of an email.

Equally, a business case could be written by hand on a whiteboard or flipchart, or on the back of a cigarette packet!
  • What you should always remember is that a business case does not have to be a huge long document. In fact, it should be as short as possible, and only include the most important information. That way it cuts out the noise and provides decision-makers with just the right information to enable them to take sensible decisions.
  • For those of you interested in
  • project management
, the project management methodology known as PRINCE2 focuses its decision-making on a project on having a viable business case. Business case examples

Business case example 1: Moving home

Suppose you and your spouse are considering moving to a new home. You will need to weigh up the pros and cons of moving. This is done using a business case. You might not call it that, but that’s what it is. Let’s look at an example.

Reason As you can see from the example, the first thing to be clear about in a business case is the reason for doing the project or activity. In this example, the couple has answered the question
Why? In fact, there are two problems here – the local school and John’s long commute.
A business case should weigh up the competing options which have been considered. After all, there is usually more than one option. Perhaps an alternative option would have been for John to change his job to one nearer their current house. However, this wouldn’t solve the issue with the school. BenefitsGive us a call

Why choose Knowledge Train?PRINCE2 method

APMG-accredited AgilePM to working projects.

Agile PM Practitioner
Train with an approved provider offering official AgilePM Foundation and Practitioner courses.To be eligible for the Agile PM Practitioner examination, candidates are required to have first passed the Agile PM Foundation exam or have an equivalent certification in Agile.

Real-world project insightThe AgilePM Practitioner qualification aims to build upon the concepts first taught in the AgilePM Foundation course with a greater emphasis placed on your ability to apply and tailor the method to any given scenario.

Earning this qualification allows you to demonstrate your competence in DSDM management and your ability to begin work as an
Trainers draw on years of experience managing agile and hybrid projects in different sectors.Agile project manager

Flexible study formats to potential employers.

Upon completion, candidates will be equipped with the confidence and in-depth knowledge necessary to implement the AgilePM framework and manage the daily tasks of a professional project manager.
Choose between live online classes or self-paced study, depending on how you prefer to learn.PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)

Exam-focused preparation®

The PMI-ACP
Course content, practice questions, and guidance are all aligned to the AgilePM exams.®

Start a career in agile project management
Learn to manage agile projects effectively
Advance your career with an AgilePM qualification

Find out why Knowledge Train is rated as a market leader for AgilePM. Read on for independent insights.. The challenge lies in balancing flexibility with consistent delivery – a key skill for Agile project managers.

Is Knowledge Train accredited for AgilePM training?

Yes. Knowledge Train is an APMG-accredited training organisation for AgilePM and has won awards for the quality and delivery of its Agile Project Management training.

AgilePM verified leader - autumn 2018 AgilePM verified leader - spring 2020

Is there any homework on Agile training?

Yes. Expect around 2 hours of homework each day during instructor-led AgilePM training .

Tasks include readings, quizzes, and revision exercises to reinforce learning.

Should I take a Foundation or Practitioner course for AgilePM?

®Scrum, and the Swirl logo are registered trademarks of the PeopleCert group. Used under licence from PeopleCert. All rights reserved. AgilePM and structured project-management frameworks like ®PRINCE2 and AgileBA.®

When can I take my AgilePM exam? are registered trademarks of Agile Business Consortium Limited. All rights reserved. The APMG International AgilePM and Swirl Device logo, APMG International AgileBA and Swirl Device Logo, APMG International Change Management and APMG International Better Business Cases and Swirl Device logo are trademarks of The APM Group Limited, used under permission of The APM Group Limited. All rights reserved. Better Business Cases™ is a trademark of Her Majesty’s Treasury. All rights reserved. DevOps Foundation

® is a registered mark of the DevOps Institute. “PMI”, “PMBOK

If you’re on an ®instructor-led AgilePM course Guide”, “PMP” and “CAPM” are registered marks of Project Management Institute, Inc. Knowledge Train Scrum Essentials™, Business Learning Library (BLL)™, Business Analysis Learning Library (BALL)™, Agile Learning Library (ALL)™, IT Learning Library (ITLL)™, and Compliance Learning Library (CLL)™ are trademarks of Knowledge Train Limited. All rights reserved., your trainer may set exam time during class, though you can book it Knowledge Train Ltd is an Introducer Appointed Representative of NewDay Cards Ltd for the Newpay finance product provided by NewDay Ltd. NewDay Cards Ltd acts as a credit broker, not a lender. We will introduce you exclusively to Newpay finance products provided by NewDay Limited under this Introducer Appointed Representative arrangement. Finance available from other lenders is not covered by this arrangement. NewDay Ltd and Newday Cards Ltd are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (ref nos 690292 and 682417 respectively).whenever convenient .

Self-paced students can sit exams any time within 12 months of purchase, choosing when they feel ready.Search

When do I receive my AgilePM certificate?

All AgilePM exam results and certificates are issued by APMG International via the Candidate Portal .Request a quote

  • Foundation : within 1 working day of exam submission
  • Practitioner : within 3 working days

You can take your exams when ready, and you’ll receive email notification when your certificate is available.

When do I receive my AgilePM handbook?

Manage Consent

Instructor-led classroom : AgilePM handbook provided on the To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.first day .

Virtual classroom (UK)

Why choose Knowledge Train for AgilePM training?The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.

Preferences

Knowledge Train’s instructor-led courses are taught by Preferencesaward-winning AgilePM trainers with years of hands-on agile project experience.

Our classes offer high-quality, practical learning that helps you apply agile skills immediately.

To see our approach, call +44 (0)207 148 5985 and request a The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.free observer place on the next available course.

AgilePM verified leader - autumn 2018AgilePM verified leader - spring 2020

Still have questions? Contact us by phone on 0207 148 5985, via live chat, email, or by completing the form below.

How to find usStatistics

Knowledge Train
20 Old Bailey, London, EC4M 7AN,
England, United Kingdom.

Call Statistics+44 (0)207 148 5985

Opening hours

Monday to Friday – 09:00 to 17:15

Get in touch

The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes.