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Building Strategic Investment Capability

The only DTF-approved provider of IMS and ILM training in Australia and New Zealand. Helping organisations build stronger business cases, make better investment decisions and embed benefits-led thinking.
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Build Capability Your Way

Choose from Part 1, Part 2 or the full 3-day Combined IMS program—online or in person—to develop practical capability in problem definition, benefits management, strategic response development and investment decision-making.
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Build and Sustain Investment Capability

Beyond training, we help organisations strengthen investment capability through investment capability development, coaching and advisory services that embed the Investment Management Standard into everyday practice.
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Tailored Capability Development & Advisory

We partner with organisations to strengthen investment capability through tailored training, facilitated workshops, coaching and advisory services that improve investment decision-making and embed better practice.
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The Only DTF-Approved Provider of Official Investment Management Standard (IMS) & Investment Logic Mapping (ILM) Training in Australia and New Zealand

Build the capability to make better investment decisions and realise better investment outcomes.

Whether you're developing your own expertise or strengthening capability across your organisation, our practical programs help you define investment problems, develop stronger business cases, facilitate strategic decision-making and realise measurable benefits.

Formally approved by the Victorian Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) and recognised by New Zealand Treasury, Fankhauser & Associates is the only organisation authorised to deliver official Investment Management Standard (IMS) and Investment Logic Mapping (ILM) training across Australia and New Zealand.

For more than 15 years, we have helped professionals, teams and organisations build the practical capability to improve investment planning, facilitate Investment Logic Mapping workshops, strengthen business case development and embed benefits-led decision-making into everyday practice.

Aligned with the New Zealand Treasury's Better Business Case (BBC) framework, our programs combine practical learning with real-world application. We deliver public courses, tailored in-house capability programs and advisory services that help individuals grow their expertise and organisations build lasting investment capability.

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Why Investment Capability Matters

Every significant investment decision shapes an organisation's future. Building investment capability equips professionals and organisations with the skills to define problems clearly, evaluate opportunities, develop stronger business cases and realise measurable benefits.



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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The IMS Refresher Session provides a concise reset of the core IMS concepts, helping practitioners sharpen their problem definition, benefits framing, response development and strategic solution definition. Designed for those who have previously completed IMS training, this short session reinforces the essential principles, strengthens capability, and supports the practical application of IMS in day-to-day decision-making.

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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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