Feasibility Studies and Business Case Development
Weak business cases commit organisations to projects that were never viable. This course covers testing an idea properly, building options and presenting a case that survives scrutiny by finance and the board.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Defining the problem before jumping to a solution
- 02Building genuine options, including doing nothing
- 03Estimating cost and benefit with defensible assumptions
- 04Appraisal methods and choosing between them
- 05Risk, sensitivity and scenario testing
- 06Non financial benefits and how to present them
- 07Structuring and defending the case
What you will gain
- Define the problem before proposing a solution
- Build and compare genuine options including doing nothing
- Estimate costs and benefits with defensible assumptions
- Apply appraisal methods appropriate to the decision
- Assess risk and sensitivity honestly
- Present a case that survives finance and board scrutiny
Who should attend
- Project sponsors and managers
- Business analysts and planners
- Finance staff appraising investments
- Managers proposing capital expenditure
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 24 to 26 Nov 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 8 to 10 Feb 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 19 to 21 Apr 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 21 to 23 Jun 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Project Management
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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