Business Case Specialist Masterclass: A Complete Guide

Become a Business Case Specialist | A Complete Guide for Beginners |

What you'll learn

How to write an effective and compelling Business Case?

How to define the Project Problem and Identify Possible Solutions

How to determine Project Benefits including financial benefits such as PV, NPV, IRR, Payback Period, Cost Benefit Analysis, and Opportunity Cost

How to write an effective Executive Summary?

Requirements

Basic knowledge of Project Management Knowledge is required

Description

Are you looking to draft a compelling business case? If so, you have come to the right place.You have identified a problem that requires attention and needs to be solved. You want to pitch this problem to the senior management so they can invest money and resources in resolving it. So, what would you do if you were to persuade your senior management to invest in a project that can solve this problem?You will create a Business Case.Having thorough knowledge of the steps involved in creating the business case is essential. A compelling business case helps the management take informed decisions of where to invest time, money and resources. A strong business case is the bed rock of a successful project. And this course helps you learn every aspect of documenting a well-crafted business case.What's included in this course?You will enroll in this course because you want to learn how to draft a compelling and an end-to-end business case. By the end of this course, you will master the techniques involved in achieving this outcome. This course is a bridge between your current and the desired state in gaining the required Business Case knowledge and skills focused in Project Management. Who is this course for?Practicing Project Managers: who want to master the art of creating a strong Business Case Beginners in Project Management: who want to become a highly skilled project managersProfessionals looking to apply for PMP® Certification Exam: will enhance skills for the Business Case creation area (as this course is based on PMP® Body of Knowledge)Process Consultants and Freelancers: Six Sigma professionals, Lean Experts, Project Management or Process Improvement Consultants, or Freelancers in the project management body of workThis course is industry independent. Professionals from any industry can take this course.This course is built for beginners. Hence, individuals who have advanced levels of Project Management Knowledge, Skills, and Expertise should not apply for this course.A Course needed for every Project ManagerThis Business Case Specialist Training provides you a practical perspective to execute several project management tools to document a compelling business case. It provides you the right level of expertise that enables you to be a hands-on expert capable of driving your business case in any business process.The Course is very well structured:You become an expert in drafting a compelling Business CaseThe entire course is divided into 15+ sectionsEach section is designed to provide your knowledge and skills of specific tools and techniques These concepts are taught in more than 100 lecturesEach lecture covers bite-sized information; easy to grasp and applyEach section is well-rounded with:A section objective discussed at the beginningThen the concept is discussed at lengthThen examples are discussed to review concepts from practical perspectiveThis is followed by activityEach section ends with an apt summaryThere are ample examples and activities for each concept discussed during trainingWhether you want to:Become an in-demand Project Management Professional (with enhanced understanding of how to draft a Business Case)Get freelancing assignments and work from home, setting your own schedule and ratesSharpen your project management skills to reach the advanced levelSimply bring your own ideas to life with your knowledge of Business Case Creation…this complete Business Case Specialist Masterclass is exactly what you need, and more.What are you waiting for? Enroll Today, Become a Master at drafting a compelling Business Case and Start Streamlining Your Business Process with a mark of excellence!!!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Course Introduction

Lecture 2 Real-Life Anecdote Introduction

Section 2: Introduction to the Business Case

Lecture 3 Section Introduction

Lecture 4 What is a Business Case?

Lecture 5 What are the reasons for developing an internal Business Case?

Lecture 6 Should you consider approval of your Business Case a Success Criteria?

Lecture 7 What are the different components of a Business Case?

Lecture 8 Real-Life Anecdote: Business Case in 30 Days

Lecture 9 Section Conclusion

Section 3: Understanding the Business

Lecture 10 Section Introduction

Lecture 11 What is involved in Understanding the Business?

Lecture 12 What is a SIPOC?

Lecture 13 What are the steps to create a SIPOC?

Lecture 14 Real-Life Anecdote: Understanding the Business using a SIPOC

Lecture 15 What is a Hierarchy Flowchart?

Lecture 16 How to Create a Hierarchy Flowchart?

Lecture 17 Real-Life Anecdote: Creating a Hierarchy Flowchart

Lecture 18 Capture High-Level Data

Lecture 19 Create Inference

Lecture 20 Section Conclusion

Section 4: Stakeholder Identification & Engagement

Lecture 21 Section Introduction

Lecture 22 What is Stakeholder Identification & Engagement?

Lecture 23 Stakeholder Analysis using the Power/Interest Grid

Lecture 24 The Low Power and Low-Interest Quadrant

Lecture 25 The Low Power and High-Interest Quadrant

Lecture 26 The High Power and Low-Interest Quadrant

Lecture 27 The High Power and High-Interest Quadrant

Lecture 28 Real-Life Anecdote: Stakeholder Analysis

Lecture 29 Real-Life Anecdote: Stakeholder Analysis_Continued

Lecture 30 Section Conclusion

Section 5: Define the Problem

Lecture 31 Section Introduction

Lecture 32 How to define the project problem?

Lecture 33 Real-Life Anecdote: Define the Problem

Lecture 34 Section Conclusion

Section 6: Identify Possible Solutions

Lecture 35 Section Introduction

Lecture 36 Introduction to Identify Possible Solutions & Brainstorming

Lecture 37 What is a Fishbone Diagram?

Lecture 38 What is Multi-Voting?

Lecture 39 Brainstorming Possible Solutions

Lecture 40 Real-Life Anecdote: Identify Root-Causes & Fishbone Diagram

Lecture 41 Real-Life Anecdote: Ascertain Root-Causes using Multi-Voting

Lecture 42 Real-Life Anecdote: Validating the Root-Causes

Lecture 43 Real-Life Anecdote: Determine Possible Solutions

Lecture 44 Section Conclusion

Section 7: Project Assumptions & Constraints

Lecture 45 Section Introduction

Lecture 46 What are Project Assumption(s)?

Lecture 47 Real-Life Anecdote: Identify Project Assumptions

Lecture 48 What are Project Constraints?

Lecture 49 Section Conclusion

Section 8: Project Risks, Resource Requirements & High-Level Timelines

Lecture 50 Section Introduction

Lecture 51 What are Project Risks?

Lecture 52 How to Determine Resource Requirements?

Lecture 53 Real-Life Anecdote: Determine Resource Requirements

Lecture 54 Determine High-Level Timeline

Lecture 55 Real-Life Anecdote: Determine High Level Timeline

Lecture 56 Section Conclusion

Section 9: Project Benefits

Lecture 57 Section Introduction

Lecture 58 What are Project Benefits?

Lecture 59 Real-Life Anecdote: Determine Project Benefits

Lecture 60 Building Project Financials

Lecture 61 Section Conclusion

Section 10: Present Value (PV)

Lecture 62 Section Introduction

Lecture 63 Present Value (PV): Time Value of Money

Lecture 64 Present Value (PV): Discounting

Lecture 65 How to calculate the Present Value in Excel?

Lecture 66 Section Conclusion

Section 11: Net Present Value (NPV)

Lecture 67 Section Introduction

Lecture 68 What is Net Present Value (NPV)?

Lecture 69 Pros and Cons of Net Present Value (NPV)

Lecture 70 Section Conclusion

Section 12: Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

Lecture 71 Section Introduction

Lecture 72 What is Internal Rate of Return (IRR)?

Lecture 73 Section Conclusion

Section 13: Other Important Financials

Lecture 74 Section Introduction

Lecture 75 Payback Period

Lecture 76 Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA)

Lecture 77 Opportunity Cost

Lecture 78 Section Conclusion

Section 14: Real-Life Anecdote Financials

Lecture 79 Section Introduction

Lecture 80 Estimate Project Capital Requirements

Lecture 81 Forecast Financial Savings/Improvements

Lecture 82 Section Conclusion

Section 15: Key Metrics & Executive Summary

Lecture 83 Section Introduction

Lecture 84 Key Metrics

Lecture 85 Real-Life Anecdote: Key Metrics

Lecture 86 Writing the Executive Summary

Lecture 87 Real-Life Anecdote: Documenting the Executive Summary

Lecture 88 Section Conclusion

Section 16: Course Conclusion

Lecture 89 Section Introduction

Lecture 90 Real-Life Anecdote: The Final Presentation

Lecture 91 Real-Life Anecdote: The Verdict

Lecture 92 Tips to Write Effective Business Case

Lecture 93 Course Conclusion

Beginners in Project Management,Practicing Project Managers,Professionals looking to apply for PMP® Certification Exam,Process Consultants and Freelancers