Course Outline
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 Organization for APMG International Better Business Cases Foundation and Practitioner level.
Key Learning:
- The development lifecycle of a business case and the relationships between the five cases.
- How to apply the steps in the business case development framework to support the production of a business case, using the Five Case Model, for a given scenario.
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:
Apply and understand how to tailor the Five Case Model effectively to the development of a business case within an organizational environment supporting the approach.
FOUNDATION plus:
- Understand the development lifecycle of a business case and relationships between the five cases
- Apply steps in the business case development framework to support production of a business case, using the Five Case Model, for a given scenario.
Benefits:
Individuals
- Improved understanding of the Better Business Cases process, relevant not only to those producing business cases and spending proposals but also those reviewing them.
- 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.
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.
Exam Format:
- Objective testing
- 4 questions per paper, with 20 marks available per question
- 40 marks or more required to pass (out of 80 available) - 50%
- 2½ hours duration (taken on Day 2 for in-person training and at your convenience if delivered as online, instructor-led)
- Open book exam (International Guide to Developing the Project Business Case and International Guide to Developing the Programme Business Case only)
For more information please see APMG International and Govtra UK ATO.
‘Better Business Cases™ is a trade mark of His Majesty's Treasury. All rights reserved.’
Requirements
An advanced qualification providing an in-depth understanding of the business case development process. Participants are required to have successfully passed the Better Business Cases™ FOUNDATION exam.
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.
