Project Management

Benefits Realisation Management

Projects are justified by benefits, yet many organisations never check whether the promised benefits arrive. This course explains how to identify, map, measure and realise benefits: building benefits maps, assigning owners, setting baselines and targets, managing change to unlock benefits and reviewing realisation after delivery.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Delivering on time and budget is pointless if the benefits never materialise. You will learn to keep projects focused on outcomes.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Benefits mapping workshops, measurement design exercises, case studies and portfolio review simulations.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain benefits management principles
Identify and map benefits to outputs and changes
Define measures, baselines and targets
Assign benefit owners and responsibilities
Track benefits during and after delivery
Embed benefits management in governance

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Project and programme managers
Business change managers
PMO staff
Project sponsors
Finance business partners

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Benefits mapping
Measurement design
Ownership allocation
Benefits tracking
Outcome focus

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Why Benefits Matter

09:00–10:08Outputs, outcomes and benefits
10:08–11:00Benefits life cycle
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Benefits life cycle (continued)
11:45–12:53Common failures
12:53–14:00Case study

Day 2Identifying Benefits

09:00–10:08Benefits workshops
10:08–11:00Benefits mapping
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Benefits mapping (continued)
11:45–12:53Dis-benefits
12:53–14:00Workshop: benefits map

Day 3Measuring Benefits

09:00–10:08Measures and baselines
10:08–11:00Targets and timing
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Targets and timing (continued)
11:45–12:53Attribution
12:53–14:00Exercise: measurement plan

Day 4Realising Benefits

09:00–10:08Owners and responsibilities
10:08–11:00Business change
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Business change (continued)
11:45–12:53Tracking and reporting
12:53–14:00Simulation

Day 5Governance

09:00–10:08Benefits in business cases
10:08–11:00Post-implementation reviews
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Post-implementation reviews (continued)
11:45–12:53Portfolio view
12:53–14:00Action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

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Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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