Business Analysis

Business Case Development and Cost Benefit Analysis

Business Case Development and Cost Benefit Analysis combines proven frameworks with hands on practice to strengthen capability in business analysis.

3 daysClassroomOnlineIn House
Enquire now

Overview

Business Case Development and Cost Benefit Analysis has been developed to give participants a clear, structured grounding in business analysis. Drawing on established frameworks and current industry practice, the programme helps delegates make sense of complex material and apply it with confidence.

The result is a cohort of professionals equipped to lead, influence and deliver stronger outcomes in business analysis across their organisations.

Course objectives

  • Design practical plans that put business analysis frameworks into action.
  • Apply core business analysis principles and best practice to real workplace challenges.
  • Develop the tools and templates needed to support business analysis in practice.
  • Lead initiatives that strengthen business analysis across a team or organisation.
  • Assess risk and compliance considerations relevant to business analysis.
  • Strengthen stakeholder engagement and communication around business analysis.

Who should attend

  • Managers and team leaders responsible for business analysis
  • Consultants and advisors specialising in business analysis
  • Senior executives shaping organisational strategy around business analysis
  • Officers and coordinators working directly in business analysis
  • Graduates and early career professionals entering business analysis
  • Department heads overseeing business analysis functions

Course outline

Module 1: Foundations of Business Analysis

  • Compare approaches used across different organisations
  • Draft key performance indicators to monitor progress
  • Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of common business analysis models
  • Assess the resourcing and budget implications of proposed changes

Module 2: Planning and Implementation

  • Work through practical exercises and small group discussion
  • Draft a short brief communicating business analysis priorities to senior leadership
  • Discuss how business analysis varies across different sectors and regions

Module 3: Technology and Innovation in Business Analysis

  • Translate strategic goals into a practical implementation timeline
  • Review sample templates and adapt them for your own organisation
  • Review a checklist of quick wins to apply immediately after the course

Module 4: Data, Metrics and Performance Measurement

  • Consider the ethical dimensions of decisions made in business analysis
  • Break into syndicate groups to work through a realistic case study
  • Apply frameworks to a live workplace scenario
  • Work through a short simulation exercise in pairs

Module 5: Tools and Techniques for Business Analysis

  • Close with a personal commitment to three specific actions
  • Set measurable goals and success criteria for the weeks ahead
  • Prioritise competing demands using a simple decision framework
  • Review key concepts and terminology used in business analysis
  • Map out a communication plan for engaging key stakeholders

Module 6: Action Planning and Implementation

  • Test assumptions through a structured risk assessment exercise
  • Identify common pitfalls and how to avoid them
  • Practice using relevant tools, templates and checklists
  • Practice giving and receiving structured peer feedback
  • Consider how technology is reshaping business analysis in practice

Training methodology

  • Facilitated by practitioners with direct industry experience in the subject area.
  • Includes hands on exercises, group work and peer to peer learning.
  • Combines short input sessions with structured workshop activities.
  • Encourages active participation through scenario based problem solving.

Accreditation

Delegates who complete Business Case Development and Cost Benefit Analysis receive a Klarheit Certificate of Completion, recognising the hours of training undertaken and the topics covered. Certificates are issued at the close of the programme and can be used to support continuing professional development records.

Schedule

Upcoming sessions

Choose the city, date and delivery mode that works best for you or your team.

JohannesburgNext
16 Oct 2026 to 18 Oct 2026
USD 2,303Register
Live Online
14 Dec 2026 to 16 Dec 2026
USD 1,700Register
Harare
15 Feb 2027 to 17 Feb 2027
USD 2,395Register
Victoria Falls
11 Apr 2027 to 13 Apr 2027
USD 2,501Register
Get in touch

Enquire about this course

Send us your details and one of our training advisors will get back to you with availability, pricing and group options.

Course

Business Case Development and Cost Benefit Analysis

Continue exploring

Related courses

More programmes in Business Analysis.

Certified Business Analysis Practitioner Programme gives participants the practical skills and confidence to perform at a higher level in business analysis.

3 days
ClassroomOnline
Next session14 Sept 2026Victoria FallsUSD 2,363View course

Requirements Engineering and Elicitation Techniques prepares delegates to apply current best practice in business analysis with confidence.

3 days
ClassroomOnlineIn House
Next session5 Jan 2027Victoria FallsUSD 2,226View course

Business Process Mapping and Improvement prepares delegates to apply current best practice in business analysis with confidence.

3 days
ClassroomOnlineIn House
Next session6 Sept 2026Victoria FallsUSD 2,361View course