The Better Business Cases Foundation course introduces the Five Case Model, covering strategic, economic, commercial, financial, and management cases. This recognised qualification equips you with essential skills to develop effective business cases, ensuring informed decision-making and project success. Perfect for professionals seeking structured, practical expertise.
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Better Business Cases™ Foundation
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Course overview
Master the basics of Better Business Cases
Learn how to use the Five Case Model to create structured, compelling business cases. This course builds your awareness of key principles, improving understanding of strategic, financial, and management elements. Gain the confidence to contribute effectively to decision-making and support organisational goals.
Learning objectives
- Understand the Five Case Model's philosophy and rationale
- Identify different business case types and their specific purposes
- Recognise responsibilities and timings for business case development
- Explore business case development within programme management best practices
- Relate business cases to project management recommended frameworks
What you'll learn
Discover the core principles of the Five Case Model, a proven framework for developing effective business cases. You’ll gain essential skills to structure, analyse, and justify proposals, improving decision-making and driving better outcomes for projects and organisations.
Understanding the Five Case Model
The Better Business Cases Foundation course is centred on the 'Five Case Model,' the UK government’s proven approach for planning spending proposals and enabling effective decision-making. This best-practice framework provides a clear, step-by-step process for developing robust business cases.
Developing a case for change
You will learn how to establish a clear need for intervention by creating a compelling case for change. The course will guide you in setting clear investment objectives and ensuring proposed solutions balance benefits, costs, and risks effectively.
Delivering successful proposals
Participants will explore how to put the necessary arrangements in place to ensure the successful delivery of spending proposals. The course helps ensure that plans are actionable and aligned with organisational goals.
Applying the Five Case Model in practice
By the end of the course, you will have a strong grasp of the Five Case Model’s philosophy, key terminology, and underlying rationale. You will also understand the different types of business cases, their purposes, and how they fit within broader project and programme management best practices.
Achieving team effectiveness
This Foundation qualification confirms your ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team working on business case development. You will leave equipped to contribute meaningfully to creating cases that support informed decision-making and deliver tangible outcomes.
What's included
- Accredited Better Business Cases Foundation training
- Better Business Cases Foundation exam
- Tutor support
- Further optional extras, including exams and Pass Protect, available at checkout
FAQs
The Better Business Cases Foundation course introduces the Five Case Model, teaching you to create structured, effective business cases for informed decision-making. Ideal for building strategic planning and investment appraisal skills.
What is the Better Business Cases Foundation course?
The Better Business Cases Foundation course provides a step-by-step understanding of the UK government’s Five Case Model, helping participants develop, assess, or approve effective business cases for investment.
Who should take the Better Business Cases Foundation course?
The Better Business Cases course is ideal for senior responsible owners (SROs), programme directors, and other leaders responsible for delivering projects and programmes. It is also tailored for project managers, team members, and specialist advisers involved in preparing business cases for investment.
Additionally, the course supports officers tasked with reviewing and scrutinising investment proposals, ensuring they can evaluate cases effectively and align them with organisational objectives and best practices.
Do I need prior experience to take this course?
No experience is required to take the Better Business Cases Foundation course. It is designed for beginners as well as experienced professionals who want to enhance their understanding of the Five Case Model and improve their ability to develop and review business cases.
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