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Delivering a business case on time with results that inspire confidence requires a solid grasp of case-building concepts and rationale.

Since 1994, Solution Matrix Ltd. has trained more than 16,000 professionals in business case analysis, business planning, and other business skills. Our courses have a strong practical focus, drawing on the real world experiences of our clients and seminar participants.

Seminar Workshops 

Open seminar workshops designed for managers, analysts, consultants, and other professionals are scheduled regularly throughout the year in the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, and Malaysia.

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Click the seminar links below for more information on the seminars and current offerings.

  • The comprehensive two-day seminar workshop "Building the Business Case"
    For groups of 5-25, this course develops practical skills across the complete business case curriculum (see the course description).
    • Onsite training for a single organization or company is always customized to reflect participant backgrounds and the business case needs of the sponsoring organization.
    • Open seminars are offered throughout the year, worldwide.  Here, participants benefit from the shared experiences of professionals from their own areas and from a wide range of other areas. Read the list of currently scheduled offerings and register online.
  • Business Case Master Class
    Offered in conjunction with Building the Business Case, this one day class for 6-10 participants focuses on essentials skills in building the financial model at the heart of the case, on risk and sensitivity analysis, and bringing non financial benefits into the business case. The Master Class is the ideal follow-on to Building the Business Case.

Write for detailed contents and agendas for Building the Business Case and Business Case Master Class.

Online Training

  • Online E-Learning "Business Case Basics"
    Learn, review, and test yourself at the time and place of your own choosing. Business Case Basics is designed to prepare you with a solid understanding of the business terms and concepts important for building or using the financial business case. Learn how to develop and interpret ROI, NPV, IRR and payback period—the most frequently used decision criteria in business today. Read the course description and watch a 5-minute preview.

Tutoring and Customized Short Courses

  • Intensive one- to three-day tutoring
    Tutoring sessions are often designed for individuals or small groups who have a short term need to deliver business case results.
  • Short presentations or workshops on specific business case topics
    Special one-hour to half-day sessions are given on a range of topics including
    • Building the business case: Keys to accuracy and credibility.
    • Evaluating business case results: What can we count on?
    • Putting a value on business benefits: What are they really worth?

To request a formal training proposal or discuss other training options, please contact Solution Matrix Ltd. through the online contact request form or directly at

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e-mail smatrix@solutionmatrix.com

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  • Getting a Yes from the CFO
  • Business Case Critics:
    De-Clawing the Cat
  • Do "Soft" Benefits Belong in a Business Case?
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