Course Outline
The Better Business Cases training and certification program is based on HM Treasury’s Green Book, which provides central government guidance on appraising and evaluating policies, programs, and projects. It also utilizes the Five Case Model, a structured approach to making informed decisions.
NobleProg is authorized to deliver accredited training and is an approved Accredited Training Organisation for APMG International’s Better Business Cases Foundation and Practitioner levels.
Key Learning:
- The philosophy and underlying rationale of the Five Case Model.
- The different types of business cases, their purpose, responsible parties, and when they are required in developing a spending proposal.
- The development of business cases in relation to other recognized best practices for program and project management.
Syllabus
Six Key Areas:
- Overview of the Five Case Model
- Developing the Strategic Case
- Developing the Economic Case
- Developing the Commercial Case
- Developing the Financial Case
- Developing the Management Case
Learning Outcomes:
Understand the structure and key terminology of the Five Case Model. Specifically, participants will gain knowledge in:
- The philosophy and underlying rationale of the Five Case Model.
- Different types of business cases, their purpose, responsible parties, and when they are required in developing a spending proposal.
- The development of business cases in relation to other recognized best practices for program and project management.
Benefits:
For Individuals:
- Improved understanding of the Better Business Cases process, which is relevant not only to those producing business cases and spending proposals but also to those reviewing them.
- An established and proven methodology applicable at both strategic (macro) and tactical (micro) levels.
- A recognized certification for a core business competency, beneficial for many in mid and senior management roles.
For Organisations:
- Reduction in unnecessary spending and consultancy costs.
- A process and guidance designed to optimize value from change initiatives.
- A clear, proportionate approval process leading to improved, more informed decision-making.
Exam Format:
- Multiple Choice
- 50 questions
- 25 marks or more required to pass (out of 50 available) - 50%
- 40 minutes duration (taken on Day 2 for in-person training and at your convenience if delivered as online, instructor-led)
- Closed book
For more information, please see APMG International and NobleProg UK ATO.
‘Better Business Cases™ is a trade mark of His Majesty's Treasury. All rights reserved.’
Requirements
Target Audience:
Better Business Cases training and certification is applicable to individuals involved with, or overseeing, projects for government, including:
- Senior executives responsible for delivering value for money from the organization’s investments in change and achieving the organization’s strategic objectives
- Project managers and team members tasked with developing a business case for investment
- Officers and managers involved in the scrutiny and review of investment proposals
