CEP Training: Business Case (Finance) Workshop
CEP Training: Business Case (Finance) Workshop
Struggling to get your projects approved?
Date: 18th June (Wed)
Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm NZST (with breaks)
CPD: 6 hours (under the CEP framework)
Format: Live online
Trainer: Dr Mike Hopkins (CEO of CEP)
Q&A Session: A follow-up Q&A will be scheduled approximately two weeks after the workshop
Download Workshop Overview (PDF)
Workshop overview
This 1-day workshop is tailored to help you successfully secure project approvals. Whether you are a consultant or an in-house energy manager, this workshop equips you with the skills to craft compelling business cases that secure funding and green light your proposals.
Designed to highlight the financial benefits of projects, the workshop covers:
- Key drivers of financial decision-making
- Investment assessment tools and their proper application
- Project prioritisation and risk adjustment
- Handling intangible benefits and unquantifiable factors
- Presenting persuasive business cases
Who should attend?
This workshop is ideal for:
- Consultants and in-house managers tasked with securing funding for projects
- Professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of project evaluation criteria and
overcome approval hurdles
By attending, you will:
- Develop stronger project propositions
- Gain insights into how financial decisions are made
- Identify potential challenges and learn strategies to address them
- Enhance your professional development
Note: This workshop is Excel-based—participants will need a laptop or PC for full participation.
What past participants say
“Gives you an understanding of how to make sound financial decisions and use them to build strong investment cases for projects.”
— Shane Gogo, Carbon & Energy Advisor, Hutt City Council
“Mike brings a wealth of experience, and it’s surprising more people haven’t taken this course. Incredibly valuable—I gained key insights into how decision-makers assess business cases.”
— Will Smith, Client Engagement Manager, BraveGen
“I liked that the course covered the financial aspects of a business case in detail—really helped me understand what makes a strong proposal.”
— Veronica Mitchell, Project Engineer, Worley
Published: 9 June 2025
