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Writing Business Cases course

Half-day live online workshop to help you write clear, persuasive business cases that win approval.

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PRINCE2 Practitioner
Includes Foundation & Practitioner combined option. Learn the fundamentals of the PRINCE2 Agile method.
Practitioner Foundation

Overview – Agile Project Management

Learn how to structure, write, and present a compelling business case in just half a day. This practical workshop focuses on real examples, proven templates, and expert feedback.Foundation

What you will gainLearn the key principles of Agile Project Management.

  • Understand the key components of a robust business casePractitioner
  • Structure information so decision makers see value quicklyIncludes Foundation & Practitioner combined option.
  • Explain benefits, costs, risks, and options clearlyPRINCE2
  • Present your case with confidence in meetings or boards®

Who this course is for Agile

  • Project, programme, and change managersFoundation
  • Business analysts and project support staffLearn the fundamentals of the PRINCE2 Agile method.
  • Managers who write or review business casesPractitioner
  • Anyone who must justify investment in projects or initiativesIncludes Foundation & Practitioner combined option.

BenefitsScrum

Write clearer casesScrum Essentials

Self-paced training course to learn the essentials of Scrum.
Learn simple techniques to turn complex information into a clear, concise business case.Scrum Master

Increase approval chancesChoose Scrum Alliance or Scrum.org Scrum Master training courses.

Scrum Product Owner
Focus on what sponsors and decision makers really need to see to say “yes”.Choose Scrum Alliance or Scrum.org Product Owner training courses.

Use practical templatesAgileBA

®
Take away ready-to-use templates, checklists, and examples you can apply immediately. – Agile Business Analysis

DeliveryFoundation

This Writing business cases course is delivered as a live, instructor-led online workshop. You’ll join a small group, work through a practical case study, and receive feedback from an experienced trainer.Learn the fundamentals of Agile Business Analysis.

Practitioner
DeliveryLean Six Sigma
DurationYellow Belt
Trainer interactionSelf-paced training course to gain LSS Yellow Belt.
Start datePMI
Exam®
MaterialsPMI-ACP
AccessSelf-paced course to prepare you for the exam (exam not included).
Learning experienceKanban

Course®

This half-day course focuses on the practical skills you need to plan, draft, and present a persuasive business case, rather than on theory alone.PMI-PBA

Understand what makes a strong caseSelf-paced course to prepare you for the exam (exam not included).

Business Analysis Learning Library (BALL)™
Recognise the essential elements of a business case and how they fit together.CHANGE MANAGEMENT

Structure your argumentAPMG Change Management

Foundation
Organise benefits, costs, risks, and options so your case tells a logical, evidence-based story.Learn the fundamentals of enterprise change management.

Write concise, persuasive contentPractitioner

Includes Foundation & Practitioner combined option.
Use plain language, headings, and summaries to make your case easy to read and approve.PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

Focus on decision makers’ needsMSP

®
Anticipate questions from sponsors and boards and address them clearly in your document.Foundation

Present your case with impactLearn the fundamentals of programme management.

Practitioner
Summarise key points and recommendations confidently in meetings or presentations.Includes Foundation & Practitioner combined option.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)Writing Business Cases training courses- learning outcomes

CurriculumITIL

The workshop is built around a single, practical case study. You’ll work through the key stages of developing and presenting a business case.®

  • Business case essentialsFoundation
  • Analysing options, benefits, and risksLearn the fundamentals of ITIL service management.
  • Building the financial justificationStrategist DPI
  • Writing and presenting the case3-day ITIL Strategist: Direct, Plan & Improve (DPI) course.

Full curriculum detailsSpecialist: DSV

Business case essentials3-day ITIL Specialist: Drive Stakeholder Value (DSV) course.

  • Purpose of a business case in projects and change initiativesSpecialist: CDS
  • Key components: background, options, benefits, costs, risks, and recommendations3-day ITIL Specialist: Create, Deliver and Support (CDS) course.
  • Aligning the case with organisational strategy and objectives

Analysing options, benefits, and risks

  • Identifying and comparing viable options
  • Describing tangible and intangible benefits clearlyIT Learning Library (ITLL)™
  • Highlighting risks and assumptions without weakening the caseBUSINESS LEARNING LIBRARY (BLL)™

Building the financial justificationAgile Learning Library (ALL)™

  • Presenting high-level costs in a simple, defensible wayBusiness Analysis Learning Library (BALL)™
  • Showing value for money using basic financial measuresCompliance Learning Library (CLL)™
  • Avoiding common pitfalls in cost and benefit estimatesIT Learning Library (ITLL)™

Writing and presenting the caseBusiness solutions

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  • Writing concise summaries, recommendations, and next stepsAbout
  • Tips for presenting and discussing your case at approval meetings_blank
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