Classes Business Analysis
Building Better Business Cases
- 1 days
- 1 upcoming date
- 1 guaranteed to run
- May qualify for CEU/PDU credit
Upcoming dates
All times shown in the class's own timezone. 1 of 1 are guaranteed to run, meaning they go ahead regardless of enrollment.
| Dates | Starts | Where | Status | Seat | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM CST | Live virtual | GUARANTEED | $795 |
About this class
70% of projects fail to deliver expected benefits due to poorly defined business cases. Building Better Business Cases provides you with a practical, repeatable process to identify business needs, analyze problems, and create compelling recommendations that drive real business results. This course is your guide to making smarter investment decisions, before, during, and after your projects, ensuring every initiative is grounded in value.
In just one day, you’ll master a step-by-step framework that helps you clearly define business needs, diagnose root causes, and present recommendations with confidence. Gain 7 PDUs (PMI) or 7 CDUs (IIBA) while building the skills to make your business case stand out.
What you'll be able to do
After completing this course, you will be able to confidently plan, develop, and present effective business cases using a structured methodology. You’ll learn to:
- Describe key components of an effective business case
- Plan and create a structured business case
- Write solid situation statements to clarify business needs
- Apply root cause analysis methods
- Develop and compare recommendation options
- Outline implementation plans and evaluation criteria
Course outline
Business Case Basics
- Key terms & concepts
- Benefits of a business case
- SARIE Framework for business cases
Define the Situation (Business Need)
- Determine the right problem to solve or opportunity to seize
- Create a solid situation statement
Analyze the Situation
- Analysis tips
- Three root cause techniques (5-Whys, Fishbone Diagram, Process Diagram Analysis)
Recommend Solution Options
- Develop recommendation options based on analysis results
- Techniques (weighted ranking, risks-assumptions-constraints)
Determine Implementation Approach
- Implementation considerations
- OCM strategy
Define Evaluation Criteria
- Define evaluation criteria
- Prepare and present the business case
Before you attend
To get the most out of this training, participants should have a general understanding of business operations and a willingness to improve how projects are justified and evaluated.
Who this is for
This course is ideal for business analysts, process analysts, business process owners, executives, project managers, and anyone tasked with developing or evaluating business cases. It’s also perfect for professionals seeking to improve decision-making, optimise business processes, or justify projects to stakeholders.
How reserving works. Your card is authorized, not charged. We confirm the seat with the training center, usually within one business day, and take payment only once it is held. If the class turns out to be full we release the authorization and you are not charged.
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