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Building the Business Case

Gain a comprehensive overview of the structures, processes and accountabilities of government in Victoria.

Building the Business Case

IPAA Victoria and the Department of Treasury and Finance proudly present the Building the Business Case course.

This popular course incorporates real-world examples illustrating best-practice business case development principles. Delivered by experienced business case writers and reviewers, you will learn how to build a compelling business case and develop a persuasive investment strategy.

Course overview

You will gain a comprehensive overview of building the business case by:

  • a two-part delivery covering everything from investment to delivery
  • having the opportunity to gain a fundamental overview of business cases from senior Department of Treasury and Finance advisors 
  • learning through Interactive case studies
  • asking questions to those directly in the know.

Course outcomes

You will gain a comprehensive overview of the business case process, including:

  • delivered in two parts from investment to delivery
  • the opportunity to gain a fundamental overview of business cases from senior Department of Treasury and Finance advisors
  • learn through Interactive case studies
  • ask questions to those directly in the know.

Part 1: Investment case 

Topics include:

  • government decision-making processes and context setting
  • problem definition and the case for change
  • response option development and project options assessment.

Part 2: Delivery case

Topics include: 

  • project solution – validate a well-considered and complete solution
  • commercial and procurement
  • project schedule and budget.

Course audience

This course is designed for those who are responsible for budget handling and submissions.

Greg is engaging and knowledgeable on the topic of Victorian Government business case development.  this course provides an excellent overview of the process which is helpful for anyone involved in any aspect of business case development.  

— Participant, VCCC Alliance

Essential training for all public servants to enable good governance and effective budget bids. Having this baseline understanding is likely to increase the quality of bids, reduce effort, increase efficiency and effectiveness and save time for all involved in seeking funding. Would recommend for all levels, even those who have worked on bids in the past.

— Participant, Department of Education and Training Victoria

Facilitator

Greg Gough

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Register for an upcoming session

Date & Time

Thursday 15 May 2025
9:30 am – 4:30 pm

Online

Date & Time

Tuesday 29 July 2025
9:30 am – 4:30 pm

In Person

Location

La Trobe University City Campus

Date & Time

Wednesday 17 September 2025
9:30 am – 4:30 pm

Online

Pricing

MEMBERS

Staff of organisation members:

  • Platinum member: $990
  • Gold member: $1,155
  • Silver member: $1,238
  • Silver (small) member: $1,320

Personal members:

  • Professional member: $1,155
  • Concession member: $1,155
  • Fellow: $1,155

Non members: $1,650

(inc GST)

Check your organisation’s membership level here.

Learn more about professional development vouchers here.

Please refer to our new booking terms and conditions.

In-house Sessions

This program can be delivered in an in-house professional development workshop to your organisation.

Have any questions regarding Building the Business Case? Contact the IPAA Victoria team today.