Develop Business Case Skills

Successful business cases are the catalyst that helps organizations develop innovations, products, services and experiences that resonate with customers. To build a successful business case and deliver on the outcomes and benefits, you need to fully develop your analysis and creative thinking skills, both of which have become essential in today's business environment.

Successful business cases get approval for funding and resources.

It's not just enough to have a good business case; you need to demonstrate the credibility of the information and analysis to justify your business case.

In the How to Write Business Cases course, you will build your business case expertise. We will share with you five tools and methods for successfully writing business cases when you don't have a lot of time. You can also receive feedback from a certified management consultant who will help you navigate a project related to your professional context.

Whether you are building and writing the business case or simply want to hone your business case skills, the How to Write Business Cases course offers lessons that successful managers, business analysts and consultants can employ to drive improvements and outcomes.

The Business Case Course Structure

The course structure follows the 5 Steps Business Case Framework for developing a solid business case, with practical tools and guidance material provided to support your business case improvement over time.

The course gives participants an expanded toolkit for use, along with references to additional sources of information to continue building business case skills and knowledge.

How to Write Business Cases Course Format

The course is available in two formats:

1. On-Demand Course - Where participants progress at their own pace and have up to 12 months access to develop and strengthen their business cases.

2. Organization Program - The creative platform encourages employees to develop, write and strengthen their business cases.  The action learning modules enables both individuals and teams to plan, improve, and evaluate the opportunity until the business case is strengthened and ready for presentation to decision-makers. 

It's a fresh approach in Business Case Writing Courses. We focus on how to build opportunities into successful business cases.

Takeaways

You'll walk away from the How to Write Business Cases course knowing how to:

• Write a high-quality business case.

• Build and establish the business case process more effectively.

• Strengthen your business case analysis.

• Increase the credibility of your recommendations.

• Build your business case on the online canvas.

• Plan your business case activities to save your time and be more productive.

• Get a deeper understanding of how to develop, write and evaluate business cases.

Participants

Designed for individuals and teams who want to build their business cases using the 5 STEPS framework for successful business cases.

The course will benefit individuals and teams from all organizations, including organizations from the private and public sectors, and non-profit social enterprises.

The Lessons

The lessons are a deep dive into the 5 Steps for Developing a Solid Business Case framework. The learning modules explain how to use the Templates, the Business Case Workbook contains many tips and insights.

Lesson 1 - Confirming Your Business Opportunity
We cover:

• How to identify the drivers of business value in business cases and focus on what makes business cases successful.

• How to get you started by framing your business case opportunity.
  
  

Lesson 2 - Analyzing and Developing the Shortlisted Options

We cover:

• How to identify all the business case options

• How to analyze the options and develop the shortlist.
  
  

Lesson 3 - Evaluating the Options

We cover:

• How to evaluate the shortlisted options.

• How to explore which options deliver the highest business value with the lowest risk.
  
  

Lesson 4 - The Implementation Strategy

We cover:

• Why the implementation plan is essential.

• You learn how to develop the implementation plan for the recommended option.
  
  

Lesson 5 - Presenting the Recommendations

We cover:

• How to write the business case document.

• The different types of documents required.

• We explore how to present the business case recommendation for approval.
  
  

The Path Forward

We cover:

• How you can develop and plan to write your business case.

• How to identify the milestones and key activities.

• Your business case canvas.

• How to make your business case project official by documenting it on the Business Case Canvas
  

Professional Learning - How to Write Business Cases

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included?

It’s an online platform for writing, developing and strengthening business cases:

• Business Case Canvas

• Business Case Workbook

• The 6 Business Case Templates

• 5 Learning modules with videos, insights, tips and additional resources

• Checklists for evaluating business cases.

How will I access the course materials?

We have a dedicated course site to which you will have a login and password. The course site contains all program materials — syllabus, lesson, video content, readings, and activities.

How long will I have access to the course site after the course concludes?

You will have access to the course site for an additional 120 days after the course concludes. You have the option to extend your access for an additional 12 months to use all the resources and new features.

Meet the instructors

Do you offer one on one consultations?

We have available 15-minute complimentary Business Case Calls to help. Use your session as an opportunity for a deep dive into an aspect of the course so you can progress rapidly and get the most out of it.

Booking your Strategy Call is easy on our online booking page, just select a convenient time which suits you.

How much time does the How to Write Business Cases take?

For the course to be successful, participants should invest three to six hours of their time. The 5-day course keeps your business case front of mind; it reduces time and gives you clarity on what makes business cases successful. The course sets you up to accelerate in the next phase of your business case journey.

Can I view the modules on my tablet and phone?

The lessons are easy to complete. It is designed to work on all devices. This includes phones, tablets, laptops and desktop computers. You can stop and resume at any time 24/7. Your progress is automatically saved, and you can switch devices.

Intellectual Property and Confidentiality

Each course participant owns their intellectual property. Chase Consulting makes no claim to ownership of intellectual property (IP) resulting from the business opportunity and activities that it supports in the course.

Chase Consulting has helped its clients develop their business cases and innovations over the past 20 years, as per of our professional client consulting relationship and our Code of Ethics. Chase Consulting adheres to the Australian Institute of Management Consultants Code of Ethics.

Start Writing your Business Case NOW!

We get you started. We give you the tips, insights, best practices, worksheets and templates. We ask the right questions to keep you on track.

As a Business Case Course participant, you can achieve more, faster.