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Overview
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.
What you will gain
- Understand the key components of a robust business case
- Structure information so decision makers see value quickly
- Explain benefits, costs, risks, and options clearly
- Present your case with confidence in meetings or boards
Who this course is for
- Project, programme, and change managers
- Business analysts and project support staff
- Managers who write or review business cases
- Anyone who must justify investment in projects or initiatives
Benefits
Write clearer cases
Learn simple techniques to turn complex information into a clear, concise business case.
Increase approval chances
Focus on what sponsors and decision makers really need to see to say “yes”.
Use practical templates
Take away ready-to-use templates, checklists, and examples you can apply immediately.
Delivery
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.
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CourseStart your APM project management career.
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.Project Management Qualification (PMQ)
Understand what makes a strong caseAdvance your APM project management expertise.
Project Risk Single Certificate Level 1 Recognise the essential elements of a business case and how they fit together.Enhance your project risk management skills.
Structure your argumentAgilePM
® Organise benefits, costs, risks, and options so your case tells a logical, evidence-based story. – Agile Project Management
Write concise, persuasive contentFoundation
Learn the key principles of Agile Project Management. Use plain language, headings, and summaries to make your case easy to read and approve.Practitioner
Focus on decision makers’ needsIncludes Foundation & Practitioner combined option.
PRINCE2 Anticipate questions from sponsors and boards and address them clearly in your document.®
Present your case with impact Agile
Foundation Summarise key points and recommendations confidently in meetings or presentations.Learn the fundamentals of the PRINCE2 Agile method.
CurriculumIncludes Foundation & Practitioner combined option.
The workshop is built around a single, practical case study. You’ll work through the key stages of developing and presenting a business case.AI Project Governance Framework (AIPGF)
- Business case essentialsFoundation
- Analysing options, benefits, and risksLearn the fundamentals of the governance framework.
- Building the financial justificationPractitioner
- Writing and presenting the caseIncludes Foundation & Practitioner combined option.
Full curriculum detailsBetter Business Cases
Business case essentials™
- Purpose of a business case in projects and change initiativesFoundation
- Key components: background, options, benefits, costs, risks, and recommendationsLearn the fundamentals of Better Business cases.
- Aligning the case with organisational strategy and objectivesPractitioner
Analysing options, benefits, and risksIncludes Foundation & Practitioner combined option.
- Identifying and comparing viable optionsP3O
- Describing tangible and intangible benefits clearly®
- Highlighting risks and assumptions without weakening the caseFoundation
Building the financial justificationLearn the fundamentals of the P3O project management office.
- Presenting high-level costs in a simple, defensible wayPractitioner
- Showing value for money using basic financial measuresIncludes Foundation & Practitioner combined option.
- Avoiding common pitfalls in cost and benefit estimatesWorkshops
Writing and presenting the caseIntroduction to Project Management
- Structuring your document for busy stakeholders1-day workshop to learn the basics of project management.
- Writing concise summaries, recommendations, and next stepsProject Management Essentials
- Tips for presenting and discussing your case at approval meetings2-day workshop to learn how to manage projects without getting certified.
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