Better Business Cases Foundation
An initiative from HM Treasury and the Welsh government
Fully accredited courses from APMG International
Customised courses available tailored to your business case
Classroom, Online, Onsite and Virtual courses available
Certified trainers with 5 Star customer ratings
Welsh Government funding accepted
Duration: 3 Days
Accredited: Yes
Exams: Included
Funding: Accepted
Type: Classroom, Onsite, Virtual
Company group booking discount availableCourse Information
Course Overview
This Better Business Cases Foundation course has been designed to provide delegates with a thorough understanding of the ‘Five Case Model’ – the UK government’s best practice approach to developing spending proposals and enabling effective business decisions. This provides a step-by-step guide to developing a business case, by:
• Establishing a clear need for intervention – a case for change
• Setting clear objectives – what you want to achieve from the investment
• Considering a wide range of potential solutions – ensuring an optimal balance of benefits, cost and risk
• Putting the arrangements in place to successfully deliver the proposal
Outline
Day 1
- Awareness Exercise 1 – Relevant Learning Points
- Why is Business Case Required?
- Awareness Exercise 2 – Why do projects fail?
- Unpacking the 5 Case Model
Day 2
- Unpacking the 5 Case Model (continued)
- Awareness Exercise 3 – the Intelligent Customer
- Foundation Examination
Day 3
- Refresh of Foundation Course
- The Business Case Development Process
- Stage 1 (Scoping): Preparing the SOC
Assessment
Better Business Cases Foundation
The purpose of the foundation certification is to confirm that you have sufficient knowledge and understanding of the guidance to be able to work effectively with, or as a member of, a team to develop a business case using The Five Case Model. This is a 40 minute, multiple-choice, closed book examination. Delegates need to score 50% or more, to pass.
Better Business Cases Practitioner
The purpose of the Practitioner qualification is to confirm whether you have achieved sufficient understanding of the theory and application of The Five Case Model to allow them to effectively develop and produce a business case. A successful Practitioner candidate should be able to start applying the model to a real project. This is a 2 ½ hours, objective-testing, open book examination. Delegates need to score 50% or more, to pass.
What's Included
- 5-days training and exam preparation from NILC’s accredited Better Business Cases trainer
- Course notes, presentation slides, diagrams and sample examination papers
- Better Business Cases Foundation exam
- Better Business Cases Practitioner exam
- Recording from each training day (virtual-live courses only)
Dates & Prices
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How we deliver our courses
Virtual
Our virtual courses allow you to access live instructor-led training from the same expert instructors that deliver our classroom courses, without leaving the comfort of your home or office. All virtual courses are fully interactive, and learners can communicate with their trainer and peers at any time.
Many of our virtual courses are also recorded, so you can recap over the content you learnt as many time as you wish.
Classroom
Our classroom courses allow you to learn and interact face-to-face with our expert instructors in a comfortable and modern training environment. All of our classroom based courses take place at NILC centers, or high quality training facilities, and include all required IT and physical equipment.
We also limit our class sizes to help promote better discussions and to ensure your learning experience is comfortable as possible.
Onsite
Save time and hassle by arranging for one of our expert instructors to come to you. Our onsite courses allow you to learn in a location of your choosing, and you can train as many or as few people as you want – from a single person or team to whole departments. We can also fully customize the course content to the specific requirements of your business or project.
We offer onsite courses throughout the UK and it can be a great team building opportunity for colleagues to come together, bond and discuss.
Online
Our Online Self Paced courses allow you to learn new skills from our expert instructors, in your own time and at your own pace. Our flexible online learning platform allows you to access content on your computer, tablet or mobile device, whether you’re on the move or at home. All our online courses come with immediate access and you can start learning straight away, from any internet enabled compatible device.
We also offer online email support from our expert instructors, so they’re always on hand and happy to help you with any questions which may arise.
Why choose NILC for your training?
Learn why we should be your training provider of choice.
Awarding Winning Training Courses with industry leading customer satisfaction rates
A family business with customer service at the heart of everything we do
Trusted Training Partner to multiple colleges, government departments, businesses and unions
UK based Trainers that are industry experts and fully qualified
Rated "Excellent" with over 500+ Trustpilot Reviews
Testimonials
“Highly Recommended”
A complex course subject was delivered clearly and with great passion and enthusiasm by our tutor. Subjects were explained in clear, real-life examples. Without doubt, I'm sure my successful result is in large part due to his experience and skill in this area.
- Neil Wilson
“Fantastic Course Thank You”
Fantastic course. Amazing from start to finish. Julie was absolutely outstanding. She was professional and has given me the knowledge and confidence to continue my studies. I cant thank Karim and team enough.
- Jodie Gee
“Great Tuition"
Great tuition. Felt really comfortable to ask questions and the course was engaging. Tony and Karim were brilliant.
- Amy Jones
“Great Instructor”
Great instructor. Well delivered and knows the subject inside and out. Friendly and provides a warm atmosphere conducive for feeling relaxed. A lot of context to cover in a short time.
- David Schofield
“Five Star Quality Course”
I received all the resources in advance which helped me prep for the course. The tutor was engaging and explained complex topics really well. The exam coaching was a unique selling point for me as it got me prepared for the exams so that nerves were less of a factor. Great communication throughout, thank you Tony and the whole team.
- Kim Darkin
Better Business Cases FAQ's
Is the Better Business Cases course accredited?
We offer both accredited and non-accredited courses. Our non-accredited courses are suitable for organisations that wish to work through their business case in detail.
Is the Better Business Cases course suitable for me?
The Better Business Case foundation level course is aimed at everyone who needs an overall understanding of the process and who will be developing business cases,.
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