Better Business Cases™ FOUNDATION Training Course

Better Business Cases training and certification is based on HM Treasury’s Green Book (Central Government Guidance on appraising and evaluating policies, programs, and projects) and the Five Case Model (a discipline and structure for arriving at the best possible decision).

Govtra is authorized to deliver accredited training — we are an approved Accredited Training Organisation for APMG International 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, who is responsible for them, and when they are required in the development of a spending proposal.
• The development of the business case in relation to other recognized and recommended best practices for program and project management.

Syllabus

Six Key Areas:

1. Overview of the Five Case Model
2. Developing the Strategic Case
3. Developing the Economic Case
4. Developing the Commercial Case
5. Developing the Financial Case
6. Developing the Management Case

Learning Outcomes:

Understand the structure and key terminology of the Five Case Model.
Specifically understand:

• The philosophy and underlying rationale of the Five Case Model.
• The different types of business cases, their purpose, who is responsible for them, and when they are required in the development of a spending proposal.
• The development of the business case in relation to other recognized and recommended best practices for program and project management.

Benefits:

For Individuals

• Improved understanding of the Better Business Cases process, relevant not only to those producing business cases and spending proposals but also to those reviewing them.
• An understanding of an established and proven methodology that can be applied at both strategic (macro) and tactical (micro) levels.
• Recognized certification for a core business competency for many in mid and senior management roles.

For Organizations

• Reduction in unnecessary spending and consultancy costs.
• A process and guidance designed to optimize value from change initiatives.
• A clear, proportionate approval process and improved, more informed decision-making for government.

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 Govtra UK ATO

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