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Our short project management courses focus on practical techniques you can apply immediately, whether you are new to projects or need a concise skills refresh.

Choose from a one-day introduction, a deeper two-day essentials course, or a focused AI in project management workshop to build practical project skills.

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Practical focusSupport (CDS) course.

Learn tools and techniques you can use straight away on your projects, without complex theory or jargon.IT Learning Library (ITLL)™

Short and flexibleBUSINESS LEARNING LIBRARY (BLL)™

Choose a one or two-day course that fits around your work and gives you targeted project skills.Agile Learning Library (ALL)™

Ideal starterBusiness Analysis Learning Library (BALL)™

Perfect for people who manage projects occasionally or are considering further project management training.Compliance Learning Library (CLL)™

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All workshops focus on practical skills. Introduction to Project Management gives a high-level overview, Project Management Essentials goes into more depth, Writing Business Cases focuses on clear, persuasive cases, and AI in Project Management shows you how to apply AI tools in everyday project work.Business solutions

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PRINCE2 COURSES

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Project managers and team leads who want to use AI to cut admin and improve reporting and decisions.AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT COURSES

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PRINCE2 AGILE COURSES1 daySelect your preferred training course below:

Instructor-ledBETTER BUSINESS CASES COURSES

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AI in Project ManagementWORKSHOPS

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Introduction to PM

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AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT COURSESPeople who are new to projects or manage them occasionally and need a clear overview of the basics.Select your preferred training course below:

NonePRINCE2 AGILE COURSES

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SCRUM COURSESInstructor-ledSelect your preferred training course below:

N/AAGILE BUSINESS ANALYSIS COURSES

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BUSINESS ANALYSIS QUALIFICATIONSIntroduction to PMSelect your preferred qualification.

PM EssentialsBCS BUSINESS ANALYSIS COURSES

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AGILE BUSINESS ANALYSIS COURSES

Select your preferred training course below:Those who already manage projects and want a deeper understanding of planning, control, and stakeholder communication.

CHANGE MANAGEMENT QUALIFICATIONSNoneSelect your preferred qualification.

2 daysAPMG CHANGE MANAGEMENT COURSES

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PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT QUALIFICATIONSN/ASelect your preferred qualification.

£799Knowledge Train is an Agile BA Accredited Training Organization.

Enrol nowBCS accredited training partner for Business Analysis. Knowledge Train is an Agile BA Accredited Training Organization.

Knowledge Train is a Change Management Accredited Training Organization. Knowledge Train is a PRINCE2 Accredited Training Organization.

Knowledge Train is an AgilePM Accredited Training Organization.12 Jun - 12 Jun

Knowledge Train is a PRINCE2 Agile Accredited Training Organization.Introduction to Project Management course (Online)

Knowledge Train is a Better Business Cases Accredited Training Organization. £499 Knowledge Train is an AgilePM Accredited Training Organization.£799

Knowledge Train is a PRINCE2 Agile Accredited Training Organization.Enrol now Knowledge Train is a Lean Six Sigma Accredited Training Organization. BCS accredited training partner for Business Analysis.

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10 Jul - 10 JulKnowledge Train is an AIPGF Accredited Training Organization.

Introduction to Project Management course (Online)WHAT YOU WILL GET

Our courses and workshops include: £499Certification exam(s) where applicable Accredited training course materials£799Expert, experienced trainers to support you

Course manual where applicable.Enrol now SELF-PACED ONLINE TRAINING COURSES Self-paced online training courses (e-learning) include: Certification exam(s) where applicable

Accredited training course materials We offer solutions to help improve team performance including:

Consultancy services

Staff development15 Jul - 15 JulCompliance training

Apprenticeship trainingAI in Project Management workshop (Online)Custom e-Learning development

Financial analysis methods Risks, assumptions, constraints and dependencies Example business case

Business case template

options analysis (alternatives) Practical, hands-on focus

Courses are designed to give you techniques you can apply immediately to your projects.benefits realisation

Experienced project trainers and performance measurement using

key performance indicators (KPIs)

For a general definition and background, see the reference overview of the concept of a business case on

Wikipedia

When to use a business case

A business case is most useful when there is a meaningful decision to be made and competing ways to allocate limited resources. Common situations include:

New investments

such as software, equipment, facilities, or hiring.

Change initiatives

such as process improvement, automation, or organisational redesign.

Project approval

when funding depends on demonstrating value and feasibility.

Regulatory or risk-driven work

where costs are clear but benefits are mainly risk reduction.Competing priorities where

opportunity cost (what you give up by choosing one option) is material.Many organisations require a business case before progressing from idea to funded delivery, particularly where governance frameworks and portfolio management are in place.

Who creates and who approves a business caseOwnership and approvals vary by organisation, but a typical model looks like this:

Author

: a project manager, product manager, business analyst, or subject matter expert drafts the business case with input from finance and operational teams.

Accountable owner

: the executive sponsor

A well-structured business case is easy to scan and trace from problem to recommendation. Most high-performing cases include the following components:Problem or opportunity

: what is happening now, why it matters, and what will happen if nothing changes (the baseline).

Objectives

: what success looks like, including measurable targets and timeframes.

Scope and constraints: what is included and excluded, plus constraints such as time, budget, technical limitations, and regulatory requirements.

Stakeholders

We went into more depth on scheduling, risk, and stakeholder management than I expected from a short course.: who is affected, who must contribute, and who will own benefits.

Dominic W., DelegateOptions analysis (alternatives)

: a shortlist of credible options, including a do-nothing or do-minimum baseline where appropriate. Recommended option

: which option is proposed and why it is preferred.

Knowledge Train kept the group small, so there was time for individual questions and discussion of participants’ examples.Benefits

Phil D., Business Development Manager: quantified and non-quantified benefits, and how they support strategy.

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net present value (NPV)

How to find us,

Knowledge Traininternal rate of return (IRR)
20 Old Bailey, London, EC4M 7AN,, and
England, United Kingdom.payback period

Call . +44 (0)207 148 5985Risks

Opening hours: key risks, mitigations, and residual risk.

Monday to Friday – 09:00 to 17:15Assumptions and dependencies

Get in touch: what must be true for the case to succeed and what it relies on (for example, data quality or supplier delivery).

: how progress and outcomes will be measured, including benefits tracking. Governance and approval Name: decision points, review cadence, and post-implementation review plan.

How to write a business case Define the decision to be made Phone: state what approval is requested (funding, people, procurement authority) and by when.

Describe the current state and baseline : quantify today’s performance, costs, cycle times, or risks so improvement can be measured. EmailSet objectives and success criteria

: define outcomes and KPIs, including benefits ownership and expected timing.

: quantify savings, revenue uplift, risk reduction, or service improvements; link to benefits realisation plans. : include acquisition, implementation, training, transition, and ongoing running costs; note opportunity cost where relevant. : calculate ROI, NPV, IRR, and payback period; document discount rate and major assumptions.