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The recent success of the How to write a business case for e-learning workshops has highlighted the demand from registered training organisations (RTOs), business, and industry seeking assistance in developing business case models for e-learning. Originally provided to workshop participants, a new e-learning resource has been released to the public that provides a step-by-step guide to developing a business case for e-learning. Developed by the national training system’s e-learning strategy, the Australian Flexible Learning Framework (Framework), the Business case e-learning resource helps users learn the essential skills to write a strong business case for e-learning. The interactive resource assists organisations and individuals to justify the introduction of an e-learning project by developing a solid business case. The Business case e-learning resource covers every aspect of the process and includes:

• executive summary, which identifies the background and challenge
• description of initiative, which includes project purpose, stakeholders and value of the project
• options, which includes benefits and repercussions to stakeholders, return on investment and budget
• risk strategy
• implementation strategy, which includes milestones and user testing
• evaluation strategy.

 This online resource also includes a text alternative containing a template of headings, which will become an invaluable tool for anyone new to developing a business case for e-learning, or who would like to perfect the process. For more information about the How to write a business case for e-learning workshops and recently released resources, visit: http://tinyurl.com/2thb9d For more information about industry use of e-learning, visit the Framework’s E-learning for industry website, http://industry.flexiblelearning.net.au. This industry-focused website provides rich resources, such as an online Practical guide to e-learning for industry where businesses can discover how to make e-learning work in their organisation. This website also contains the business cases that 40 Australian businesses put forward to develop industry applications of e-learning for workforce development. These business cases are available to download from their respective demonstration web pages. For more information about industry use of e-learning contact Jenny Dodd, Industry Integration of E-learning Business Manager on (02) 6207 4955 or email: industry@flexiblelearning.net.au For more information on the Framework’s 2008 funding opportunities visit: http://www.flexiblelearning.net.au/flx/go/home/fundingopportunities. For more information about the Framework, its products, resources and support networks, contact: (07) 3307 4700, email: enquiries@flexiblelearning.net.au or visit: http://www.flexiblelearning.net.au