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DTF-Approved IMS & ILM Training

As the only Department of Treasury & Finance (Victoria)-approved provider, we deliver Investment Management Standard (IMS) and Investment Logic Mapping (ILM) training across Australia and New Zealand.
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Structured Courses: IMS Part 1, Part 2 & Combined

Choose from foundational (Part 1), advanced (Part 2), or full 3-day combined IMS courses—online or in person—to build capability across problem definition, benefits, responses and solutions.
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IMS Practitioner Masterclass & Facilitator Accreditation

We offer a dedicated masterclass for certified facilitators or experienced teams to deepen workshop skills and support your accreditation under DTF guidelines.
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Tailored In-House Workshops & Benefits Management Support

We customise in-house workshops and coaching to embed IMS practice, facilitate investment logic mapping, and support benefits management tailored to your organisation.
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Fankhauser & Associates is the sole provider in Australia and New Zealand approved and supported by the Department of Treasury and Finance (Victoria) to deliver Investment Management Standard (IMS) training. For more than 15 years, we have been recognised across both jurisdictions for building capability in facilitation, practitioner development, Investment Logic Mapping (ILM), business case preparation, and benefits management.
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Our programs are fully aligned with the New Zealand Treasury’s Better Business Case (BBC) framework, enabling participants to shape investment proposals, develop strong business cases, and make more informed, evidence-based decisions. We deliver facilitator training, practitioner courses, and ILM workshops across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth, and New Zealand, supporting the public sector, not-for-profit organisations, and private enterprises to strengthen investment planning and decision-making.


Training Courses We Offer

A one-and-a-half day (in-person) or 3 morning (online) foundation course providing a comprehensive overview of the IMS and training in the facilitation of the Problem Definition workshop and development of an Investment Logic Map

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A one-and-a-half day (in-person) or 3 morning (online) course exploring with the Benefit, Response and Solution Definition workshops that build evidence-based decisions and a robust case for investment.

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This is a one-day (in-person) or 2 morning (online) training course for individuals and teams who have completed Part 1 and 2 IMS training and wish to enhance their capability to run insightful and productive workshops. Accredited facilitators wishing to hone and elevate their practice are also invited

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This is a 3 day in-person course that incorporates the Part 1 course "Problem Definition and the ILM" and the Part 2 course "Benefit, Response and Solution Definition" across consecutive days. This course is publicly available in Sydney, Brisbane and New Zealand as well as 3 day in-house courses in Melbourne and other States and Territories.

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Investment Management Standard

The Investment Management Standard is an innovative practice that ensures organisations can make informed decisions about how to best utilize their resources. Drawing on the collective knowledge of a multitude of experts, this evidence-centric approach allows for strategic conversations and provides clear direction as those in charge develop investment strategies with confidence.

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