BCS Benefits Planning and Realisation

Develop practical techniques for ensuring business change delivers measurable outcomes and lasting organisational value.
93% BCS exam pass rate • Free BCS exam included • Delivered by experienced practitioners

This course is designed for professionals responsible for ensuring that change initiatives deliver measurable business value.

It is particularly relevant for Business Analysts, Project Managers, Change Managers, Programme Managers and professionals involved in business transformation, investment planning or benefits management.

Many organisations successfully deliver projects but struggle to demonstrate the value achieved afterwards. This course provides practical techniques for identifying, planning, tracking and realising benefits, helping organisations maximise the return on investment from change initiatives.

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

  • Identify and define measurable business benefits
  • Link change initiatives to strategic objectives and organisational outcomes
  • Create and apply Benefits Dependency Networks (BDNs)
  • Develop robust business cases that support investment decisions
  • Engage stakeholders in benefits planning and realisation activities
  • Measure, monitor and track benefits throughout the change lifecycle
  • Implement practical approaches to sustaining value beyond project delivery

Benefits Planning and Realisation is one of the most valuable Professional level certificates, helping organisations ensure that investments in change translate into measurable business outcomes.

Amatis courses are designed to help delegates apply these techniques in real-world situations whilst preparing effectively for the examination.

Benefits include:

  • 93% BCS exam pass rate
  • Delivered by experienced BCS practitioners and examiners
  • Practical exercises and realistic business scenarios
  • Narrated course materials supporting different learning styles
  • Colour-blind accessible graphics and dyslexia-friendly resources
  • Full sample paper and mock examination included
  • 180-day access to course materials
  • Free BCS examination included

Day 1:
(9:00 – 17:00 GMT)

  • The context of benefits management
  • The benefits management process
  • Identifying drivers, benefits and establishing a benefits dependency network (BDN)

Day 2:
(9:00 – 17:00 GMT)

  • Identifying drivers, benefits and establishing a benefits dependency network (BDN)
  • Building the business case
  • Stakeholders and change management

Day 3:
(9:00 – 17:00 GMT)

  • Implementing a benefits management approach
  • The future of benefits management
  • Mock examination preparation
  • Optional BCS Exam (may be deferred)

The BCS Professional Certificate in Benefits Planning and Realisation examination:

  • Is included within the course price
  • Consists of 40 multiple-choice questions
  • Lasts 90 minutes
  • Requires a pass mark of 65% (26/40)
  • Can be taken on the final day of the course or deferred until later
  • Is completed online from the delegate’s location
  • Provides results immediately upon completion

Additional time may be available for candidates whose first language is not English or who require reasonable adjustments.

Note:

  • Candidates whose natural language is not English are eligible for an extra 15 minutes
  • Candidates requiring reasonable adjustments due to a disability can also apply for additional time

All course materials are provided through the Amatis Academy.

Delegates receive:

  • Comprehensive course manual
  • Knowledge checks throughout the course
  • Practical exercises and worked solutions
  • Two full sample examination paper
  • One full mock examination
  • Narrated learning content
  • Accessibility-focused learning resources

Instructor-led delegates may also request a printed full-colour course manual.

Choose either the instructor-led or self-study option below and complete the online booking process.

For team bookings, private deliveries or bespoke programmes, contact the Amatis team to discuss requirements and available delivery options.

Benefits Planning and Realisation fulfils one of the Business Skills specialisms within the BCS Advanced International Diploma in Business Analysis.

Many delegates continue their development by completing Professional level certificates in areas such as:

  • Business Architecture
  • Business Analysis Service Delivery
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Agile Business Analysis
  • Data Analysis

Combined with the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis and relevant experience, these certifications can contribute towards achieving the BCS Advanced International Diploma and demonstrating advanced business analysis capability.

Ideal for Business Analysts, Project Managers, Change Managers and professionals responsible for delivering business value.

What you’ll gain

  • Learn how to identify, structure and measure business benefits
  • Apply techniques to link business change activities to strategic objectives
  • Understand how benefits are tracked, managed and realised over time
  • Interactive exercises, case studies and knowledge checks
  • Delivered live by experienced BCS practitioners and examiners
  • 24/7 access to course materials for 180 days
  • Sample paper and mock exam included
  • Free BCS exam included
  • 7th – 9th October 2026
    Online instructor-led
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  • 7th – 9th April 2027
    Online instructor-led
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  • 6th – 8th October 2027
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£1,295.00 + VAT

Learn at your own pace

  • Understand the principles of benefits planning and realisation;
  • Learn how to identify and define measurable business benefits;
  • Explore techniques for tracking benefits throughout the change lifecycle;
  • Interactive exercises, case studies and knowledge checks;
  • 24/7 access to course materials for 180 days;
  • Sample paper and mock exam included;
  • Free BCS exam included;
  • Approximately 20 hours of study

£625.00 + VAT

Who typically attends?

  • Business Analysts
  • Project Managers
  • Programme Managers
  • Change Managers
  • PMO Professionals
  • Benefits Managers

Improve the way benefits are identified, measured and realised across projects, programmes and change initiatives.

This course helps Business Analysts, Project Managers and Change Leaders establish a consistent approach to benefits management, ensuring change investment delivers measurable business value.

Looking to build capability across multiple teams? Our Managed Learning Service provides flexible training credits, reporting and structured development pathways that help organisations scale capability with confidence.

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