Share Paper: Workshop: Developing the Business Case for a Major e-Learning Courseware or Infrastructure Project

  1. Saul Carliner, Concordia University, Canada
Wednesday, June 30 11:15 AM-12:15 PM Pier 4

Abstract: One of the most significant challenges facing e-learning professionals is that of receiving support for a major e-learning project, such as an investment in e-learning infrastructure or development of a high-visiblity, high-impact (and high-cost) project. But memos with requests for funds often get turned down, because decision makers seek a more thorough analysis. This workshop explains how to develop such an analysis—called a business case. A business case is a prospectus for investing in a project, serving the same role as prospectuses for financial investments. In this workshop, explore each of the 6 key parts of an effective business case ...