Build A Business Case 101: Learn All Business Case Stages
Are you looking to develop a business case that will secure funding or approval for your project or initiative? Whether you’re a business professional, entrepreneur, or project manager, the ability to develop a compelling business case is essential for success. As an experienced business professional with over 20 years of experience, I’m passionate about helping others develop the skills they need to succeed.
In this course, you’ll learn everything you need to know about business case development, from defining the business case and understanding its purpose to identifying key stakeholders, gathering and analyzing data, and developing and presenting the business case. You’ll also learn advanced techniques for developing a business case for a new product or service, crafting a business case for a major project or initiative, and incorporating sustainability and social impact considerations.
Throughout the course, you’ll be guided through the process of developing a business case, from start to finish. You’ll learn how to define the business case and understand its purpose, identify key stakeholders, determine what data to collect, gather data from internal and external sources, analyze data using tools such as SWOT analysis, and identify trends and patterns in the data. You’ll also learn how to organize and outline the business case, draft the executive summary, write the main body of the business case, create a presentation for the business case, and present the business case to key stakeholders.
In addition to learning the fundamentals of business case development, you’ll also learn advanced techniques for developing a business case for a new product or service, crafting a business case for a major project or initiative, and incorporating sustainability and social impact considerations. With the help of this course, you’ll be able to develop business cases that are both compelling and effective, and that will help you secure funding or approval for your projects and initiatives.
We will also provide students with a full workbook for the course, which consists of all the 1 page worksheets for each individual lesson, and which are also available with each lesson. This will help students to follow along with the course and complete the exercises, which will help to solidify their understanding of the material.
This course is unique in that it covers all the key aspects of business case development in one comprehensive package. Not only will you learn the key concepts and techniques, but you’ll also gain hands-on experience through practical exercises and real-world case studies. Additionally, the course is designed to be highly interactive and engaging, with plenty of opportunities for learners to ask questions and participate in discussions.
Enrol in this course today, and take the first step towards developing effective business cases that will help you secure funding or approval for your projects and initiatives.
With the help of this course, you’ll be able to develop business cases that are both compelling and effective, and that will help you achieve your goals.
Let's Get Started: Definition, Purpose & Stakeholders
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Introduce Yourself To Your Fellow Students And Tell Us What You Want To LearnThis is your opportunity to share something about yourself with the rest of the students in this course. Tell us all about your goals and what you want to achieve. You can come back to this board and add more thoughts as you go through the course and achieve your goals. Seeing all the other students in the course will also motivate you and keep you going as you participate in this community of learning.
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Let's Celebrate Your Progress In This Course: 25% > 50% > 75% > 100%!!
Throughout this course we will celebrate your progress at 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%. I really want you to succeed but you need to take action and keep going so look forward to these milestones of progress. I will see you there and cheer you on as you keep going from one milestone to the next >>
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Download Your Amazing 22 page Workbook - Follow Along & Keep Learning
In this course you get a 1 page "Key takeaways" download with every lesson. Plus we have consolidated all the takeaways into a single workbook which you can download for easy reference and follow along throughout the course. Remember to keep handy whenever you need a refresher in future.
Gathering and analyzing data
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Defining the business case
In this lesson, students will learn the key components of a business case and understand the purpose of a business case. This will be the foundation for the rest of the course and is an essential step in the business case development process.
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Understanding the purpose of a business case
In this lesson, students will learn how to develop a business case that aligns with the goals and objectives of the organization. By understanding the purpose of a business case, students will be better equipped to develop effective business cases that achieve the desired results.
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Identifying the key stakeholders
In this lesson, students will learn how to identify the key stakeholders involved in a business case development process. By understanding who the key stakeholders are, students will be better equipped to develop business cases that meet the needs of all stakeholders.
Developing and presenting the business case
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Determining what data to collect
In this lesson, students will learn how to determine the appropriate data to collect in order to support a business case. By understanding what data is needed, students will be better equipped to gather and analyze data that supports their business case.
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Gathering data from internal and external sources
In this lesson, students will learn how to gather data from internal and external sources. This will enable students to build a complete and accurate picture of the situation they are trying to address with their business case.
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Analyzing data using tools such as SWOT analysis
In this lesson, students will learn how to analyze data using tools such as SWOT analysis. By understanding how to analyze data, students will be better equipped to identify trends and patterns that support their business case.
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You've Achieved 25% >> Let's Celebrate Your Progress And Keep Going To 50% >>
Throughout this course we will celebrate your progress at 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%. I really want you to succeed but you need to take action and keep going so look forward to these milestones of progress. I will see you there and cheer you on as you keep going from one milestone to the next >>
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Identifying trends and patterns in the data
In this lesson, students will learn how to identify trends and patterns in the data they have gathered. This will enable students to see the bigger picture and make more informed decisions about their business case.
Implementing and measuring the business case
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Organizing and outlining the business case
In this lesson, students will learn how to organize and outline the business case in a clear and logical manner. This will ensure that the business case is easy to understand and easy to follow.
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Drafting the executive summary
In this lesson, students will learn how to draft an effective executive summary that highlights the key points of the business case. This will be essential for getting the attention of stakeholders and getting approval for the business case.
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Writing the main body of the business case
In this lesson, students will learn how to write the main body of the business case in a clear and persuasive manner. This will be essential for convincing stakeholders that the proposed solution is the best course of action.
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Creating a presentation for the business case
In this lesson, students will learn how to create a visually engaging presentation to support the business case. This will be essential for getting the attention of stakeholders and getting approval for the business case.
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You've Achieved 50% >> Let's Celebrate Your Progress And Keep Going To 75% >>
Throughout this course we will celebrate your progress at 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%. I really want you to succeed but you need to take action and keep going so look forward to these milestones of progress. I will see you there and cheer you on as you keep going from one milestone to the next >>
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Presenting the business case
In this lesson, students will learn how to deliver a clear and persuasive presentation of a business case to key stakeholders. This will be essential for convincing stakeholders that the proposed solution is the best course of action.
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Getting approval for the business case
In this lesson, students will learn how to secure approval for a business case from key stakeholders. This will be essential for ensuring that the proposed solution is implemented.
Advanced topics in business case development
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Implementing the solution
In this lesson, students will learn how to implement the solution proposed in the business case. This will be essential for ensuring that the proposed solution is implemented.
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Measuring the results of the solution
In this lesson, students will learn how to measure the results of the solution proposed in the business case and evaluate its effectiveness. This will be essential for ensuring that the proposed solution is achieving the desired results.
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You've Achieved 75% >> Let's Celebrate Your Progress And Keep Going To 100% >>
Throughout this course we will celebrate your progress at 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%. I really want you to succeed but you need to take action and keep going so look forward to these milestones of progress. I will see you there and cheer you on as you keep going from one milestone to the next >>
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