Course Outline
The Better Business Cases training and certification program is grounded in the HM Treasury’s Green Book, which serves as central government guidance for appraising and evaluating policies, programs, and projects. It also utilizes the Five Case Model, a structured approach to arriving at well-informed decisions.
NobleProg is authorized to deliver accredited training and is an approved Accredited Training Organisation by APMG International for Better Business Cases Foundation and Practitioner levels.
Key Learning:
- The lifecycle of a business case and the interrelationships among the five cases.
- How to apply the steps in the business case development framework to support the creation 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:
Participants will learn to effectively tailor the Five Case Model for developing a business case within an organizational environment, supporting the approach.
FOUNDATION plus:
- Understand the lifecycle of a business case and the relationships between the five cases.
- Apply steps in the business case development framework to support the production of a business case using the Five Case Model for a given scenario.
Benefits:
For Individuals
- Enhanced 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.
- Comprehensive knowledge of a proven methodology that can be applied at both strategic (macro) and tactical (micro) levels.
- A recognized certification for a core business competency, valuable 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 leading to improved, more informed decision-making for government operations.
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%
- 2.5 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 NobleProg 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 for government.
Target Audience:
Better Business Cases training and certification is applicable to individuals involved with, or overseeing, projects within the public sector, including:
- Senior executives responsible for ensuring 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
