You will identify the elements of a business case, find out how to gather and present all the critical information, and make a compelling argument in favor of funding. You will also learn about the relationship building that underlies the most effective business cases, and find out how you can partner with others in your organization to build a better business case.

Target Student:

This course is geared toward business professionals who are new to business case writing or who seek guidance on best practices related to business case writing.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Hardware Requirements

If you wish to use the overheads provided on the interactive CD-ROM, you will need to set up a computer for yourself. If time allows and you wish to use the business simulations provided on the CD-ROM in the classroom, you will need to set up a computer for each student participating in the class.

• A Pentium® III with 500 MHz (or better), or Macintosh® Intel-based or PowerPC G4 (or better) processor.
• At least 512 MB of RAM.
• A monitor capable of 1024 x 768 screen resolution and 32-bit color display.