What is the duration of the course?

The course typically runs for two days, depending on the delivery format and the specific schedule of the session.

Are there any prerequisites?

There are no mandatory prerequisites.

How do I enroll in the course?

You can enroll by contacting our training team via the website or by following the registration link provided on the course page.

Developing Effective Business Cases Training Course

Professional well-crafted business cases stand as cornerstones for informed decision-making. Yet, many business cases are developed informally without the rigor of a best practice approach and framework to unlock their full potential, resulting in sub-optimal decisions, and overlooked opportunities.

Inteq's Developing Professional Business Cases training course is meticulously designed to equip you and your team with the expertise needed to craft comprehensive, objective, and precise business cases.

Drawing from a wealth of best practices developed through years of experience, this transformative course offers the tools and roadmap you need to excel in developing professional business cases, positioning you as an indispensable resource in the decision-making process.

Course Highlights

Learn structured frameworks and methods to develop robust business cases that align with organizational goals
Master data-driven analytical techniques for evaluating opportunities, identifying risks, and assessing potential outcomes
Engage in hands-on exercises and a comprehensive case study based on real-world scenarios.
Analyze resource allocation (time, budget, talent) and prioritize initiatives based on value and feasibility.
Identify and access intrinsic risks and risk mitigation strategies.
Access alignment of business cases with broader organizational strategies and objectives.
Elevate your role as trusted advisor by presenting informed well-structured thoroughly vetted business cases with confidence

Who Should Attend

This course is perfect for:

Business, Systems and Process Analysts seeking to enhance their ability to craft professional business cases
Financial Analysts needing to assess the viability and ROI of proposed investments
Team Leads, Project Managers and Product Owners seeking to secure stakeholder buy-in.
Business Architects and Consultants
IT and Business Teams Collaborating on Initiatives
Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and Citizen Analysts
Change Managers responsible for facilitating organizational transitions.
Operational leaders, managers and other stakeholders that rely on well-substantiated business cases for decision making

Why Choose Inteq's Developing Professional Business Cases Course?

Expert-Led Instruction: Learn from professionals with deep experience in developing, validating and presenting professional business cases.
Actionable skills that can be immediately applied to real-world scenarios.
Industry-Proven Techniques: Align your project with real-world best-practice frameworks and case studies
Practical actionable insights tailored to real-world challenges
Transformation: This is not just a training course but a transformational experience that prepares you and your team to become trusted advisors in your organization
Industry-proven methodologies ensuring alignment with project objectives
Flexible Delivery: Live Virtual Classroom or Team Training courses are customized for your team’s unique needs
Recognition through Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and IIBA Professional Development Units (PDUs)
Trusted by leading organizations across industries – over 300,000 business and IT professionals trained worldwide

Course Outline

Business Case Key Concepts

Business opportunities and business cases

Business case myths and misconceptions

An enterprise 360° perspective

Business case framework and roadmap

Analyzing Business Opportunities

Identifying business opportunities

Business change drivers

Operationalization tactics

Scope of change and tracking metrics

Developing Business Cases

Value drivers and stakeholders

Risks/risk mitigation

Costs and constraints

Supporting and opposing arguments

Managing Opportunities And Cases

Iterative evolution of business opportunities and cases

Developing opportunity user stories

Opportunity priority and status

Presenting business cases

Backlog grooming and decision making

Business Case - Case Study

Participants identify opportunities, develop sophisticated business cases and discuss decisions that impact workflows, reporting relationships and business systems in connection with a complex real-world business process. This case study provides an invaluable template that participants can leverage to create effective business cases in their organization.

Discovering Business Knowledge

Professional analysis vs. order taking

Superficial vs. Deep | Light vs. Heavy

Key sources of business knowledge

Discovery techniques and methods

Essential Professional Skills

Identifying and organizing the right participants

Facilitation techniques and best practices

Capturing and validating session knowledge

Managing difficult personalities and situations

Stakeholder And Team Engagement

Thinking like an owner

Utilizing agile, rapid and iterative analysis techniques

Scaling cases to opportunities

Getting started Monday morning

Learning Objectives | You Will Learn | Key Benefits

Discover how to articulate the value and impact of business cases with precision and confidence.
Gain hands-on experience with frameworks and techniques that bring structure and clarity to your business case development.
Elevate your professional credibility by becoming adept at presenting objective, thoroughly vetted business cases.
Acquire critical thinking skills to evaluate opportunities, assess risks, and prioritize resources effectively.
Learn from real-world examples and best practices to avoid common pitfalls in business case development.
Position yourself as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to senior management and decision-makers.
Master the art of aligning business cases with organizational strategy and objectives for maximum effectiveness.
Gain confidence: Apply your new skills, techniques, and methods via the real-world at-scale case study.
Drive ROI from analysis: Learn how to leverage professional business cases to boost your organization's profitability and efficiency.
… and much more!

What’s In the box?

OK, there is not a box per se, the content is digital. In addition to 2-days/16 hours of expert instruction you receive:

Digital Badge of Completion
Personalized Certificate of Completion
ACCET Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
IIBA Professional Development Units (PDUs)
Electronic (PDF) Comprehensive Course Manual
Case Study Materials
Supplemental Course Materials

Learning Options:

Live Virtual Classroom: Instructor Led | Live Online. Inteq's innovative Live Virtual Classroom approach brings the benefits of traditional classroom training into a live virtual environment.
Live Team Training (Virtual or Onsite): Inteq’s Business Systems Analysis 2-day training course can be tailored to your organization’s training objectives and can be combined with other Inteq courses to create a 3, 4 and 5-day hybrid training program.
Enterprise training for the entire organization.

Prerequisites:

None. Inteq’s Developing Effective Business Cases training program provides a comprehensive and cohesive approach to developing business cases regardless of background and level of experience.

Developing Effective Business Cases is designed to seamlessly integrate with: