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Better Business Cases™ Practitioner Overview
Better Business Cases™ Practitioner Course Outline
On this Better Business Cases™ Practitioner course, individuals will learn about:
- Better Business Cases™ overview
- Importance of the business case
- Types of Business Cases
- The Five Case Model
- Business Case Development Process
- Setting SMART objectives exercise
- Identifying the high level of risks/benefits exercise
- Preparing the SOC
- Identifying CSFs exercise
- PPM, Gateways, and workshops
- Mitigating common causes of failure
- Preparing the Outline Business Case
- Identifying and assigning benefit criteria exercise
- Multi-Criteria Analysis exercise
- Preparing the Economic Appraisals
- Preparing and interpreting the economic appraisal exercise
- Identifying and apportioning risks exercise
*After completing 1 day of classroom training and successfully passing your Foundation Exam, the second day of this course is a flexible exam preparation day to complete at your convenience in order to prepare you to take and pass your Practitioner exam online.
We provide comprehensive support during the exam process to make the experience as simple as possible. This exam can be taken at a suitable time, subject to availability; online, anywhere.
Benefits of online exams include:
- Proven higher pass rates
- Quicker Results
- Save Travel Costs
- Flexibility
- Convenient
- Take your exam at your home, office, or work when you are ready
Who should attend this Better Business Cases™ Practitioner Course?
The Better Business Cases™ Practitioner Course is for individuals who have already completed the Foundation Course and want to learn how to apply the principles of Business Case Management in real-world scenarios. This training course is especially beneficial for these professionals:
- Business Analysts
- Project Managers
- Programme Managers
- Portfolio Managers
- Finance Professionals
- Procurement Professionals
- Change Managers
Prerequisites of the Better Business Cases™ Practitioner Course
As a prerequisite of this course, delegates must have passed the Better Business Cases™ Foundation Examination and gained the associated certificate.
Better Business Cases™ Practitioner Course Overview
Better Business Cases™ is a strategic, methodic, and standardised approach to developing a business case that is comprehensive, accurate, and portrays the value of a change to prospective investors. Following the HM Treasury’s Green Book Guidance, in accordance with The Five Case Model, the course delineates the constituents that contribute to a persuasive business case, including comprehending the strategic, management, commercial, economic, and financial case.
The purpose of this Better Business Cases™ Practitioner course is to develop a professional's ability to deliver a comprehensive business case, through encouraging the acquisition of expansive knowledge of the theoretical foundations of the guidance. This course is beneficial for Business Analysts, Project Managers, Programme Managers, Portfolio Managers and Finance Professionals. Upon the completion of this Practitioner course, a candidate will be able to start applying the model to a real business case development project.
The 2-day Better Business Cases™ course provided by The Knowledge Academy is a detailed and exhaustive workshop that follows the HM Treasury’s Green Book Guidance. The Five Case Model, the UK government’s best practice approach, helps to establish a clear step-by-step operation to developing a business case, from making intervening decisions to planning spending proposals.
This Better Business Cases™ Practitioner training course is fully accredited by APMG, a world-leading examination and accreditation institution.
The following pre-course reading will be e-mailed to you as a PDF document. Please ensure you have the right software available to read/extract a PDF file. The pre-course reading takes approximately 8-10 hours to perform and consists of the following:
- Better Business Case® Workbook Pre-course study
- Green Book Guidance on Public Sector Business Cases Using The Five Case Model
Better Business Cases™ is a trademark of His Majesty's Treasury. All rights reserved.
What's included in this Better Business Cases™ Practitioner Training Course?
- Better Business Cases™ Practitioner Examination
- World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
- Better Business Cases™ Practitioner Certificate
- Digital Delegate Pack
Better Business Cases™ Practitioner Exam Information
The Better Business Cases™ Practitioner exam delves into advanced Better Business Cases™ methodology, equipping learners with skills to craft and evaluate strategic, value-focused business cases.
- Question Type: Objective Testing
- Total Questions: 4 (each question is worth 20 marks)
- Total Marks: 80 Marks
- Pass Mark: 50%, or 40/80 Marks
- Duration: 2 ½ hours
- Open Book/ Closed Book: Open Book
Benefits of online exams include:
- Proven higher pass rates
- Quicker Results
- Save Travel Costs
- Flexibility
- Convenient
- Sit your exam at your home, office, or work when you are ready
After completing classroom training and successfully passing your Foundation Exam, the second day of this course is a flexible exam preparation day to complete at your convenience to prepare you to take and pass your Practitioner exam online.
We provide comprehensive support during the exam process to make the experience as simple as possible. This exam can be taken at a suitable time, subject to availability; online, anywhere.
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Experience live, interactive learning from home with The Knowledge Academy's Online Instructor-led Better Business Cases™ Practitioner. Engage directly with expert instructors, mirroring the classroom schedule for a comprehensive learning journey. Enjoy the convenience of virtual learning without compromising on the quality of interaction.
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Better Business Cases™ Practitioner FAQs
The Better Business Cases™ Practitioner is an advanced-level certification that builds on foundational knowledge to further develop skills in creating effective business cases. It aims to ensure that candidates can produce comprehensive and persuasive business cases, driving better decision-making.
Yes, all of our Better Business Cases™ training courses are accredited by APMG.
The Better Business Cases™ Practitioner Certification aims to enhance your ability to develop robust, well-structured business cases that can lead to improved project approvals and successful outcomes, demonstrating a high level of expertise in strategic planning and investment decisions.
The benefits of undertaking a Better Business Cases™ Practitioner Course include gaining advanced skills in business case development, improving your capability to influence stakeholders, and increasing your chances of securing project funding through well-articulated and justified business cases.
As a prerequisite of this course, delegates must have passed the Better Business Cases™ Foundation Examination and gained the associated certificate.
These Better Business Cases™ Practitioner Courses are of intermediate to advanced difficulty, designed for professionals with prior knowledge of business case development. The content is challenging, requiring a solid understanding of business principles and practical application skills.
Holding a Better Business Cases™ Practitioner Certification is significant as it demonstrates your advanced ability to develop effective business cases, which can enhance your career prospects, lead to higher-level project roles, and increase your value to employers.
In this training course, delegates will have intensive training with our experienced instructors, a digital delegate pack consisting of important notes related to this course, and a certificate after course completion.
Individuals in project management, business analysis, and strategic planning roles typically benefit from Better Business Cases™ Practitioner Certification. It is particularly valuable for those involved in developing business cases for project approval or investment decisions.
This course takes 2 days to complete during which delegates participate in intensive learning sessions that cover various course topics.
Yes, The Knowledge Academy offers 24/7 support via phone & email before attending, during, and after the course. Our customer support team is available to assist and promptly resolve any issues you may encounter.
The Knowledge Academy provides flexible self-paced training for this course. Self-paced training is beneficial for individuals who have an independent learning style and wish to study at their own pace and convenience.
Based on Better Business Cases™ Practitioner Training, you can expect to pursue roles such as Business Case Developer, Senior Project Manager, Strategic Planner, or Business Analyst, where advanced skills in business case development are crucial.
In Better Business Cases™ Practitioner Certification Training, you will learn to create detailed business cases, including cost-benefit analysis, risk management, and strategic alignment. The training emphasises advanced techniques for developing persuasive and actionable business cases.
Yes, we provide corporate training for this course, tailored to fit your organisation’s requirements.
The Better Business Cases™ Practitioner Certification Course is designed for professionals who already have a foundational understanding of business cases and want to advance their skills. It is suitable for those in Strategic, Managerial, or Analytical Roles seeking to enhance their business case development expertise.
Taking the Better Business Cases™ Practitioner Course will help you develop advanced business case skills, improving your ability to secure project approvals and make a significant impact on organisational decision-making processes, thereby advancing your career.
After completing Better Business Cases™ Practitioner Training, you should apply your new skills to develop comprehensive business cases, seek advanced project roles, and continue professional development to stay updated with best practices and emerging trends in business case development.
Yes, the Better Business Cases™ Practitioner Certification Course typically includes an examination. The exam assesses your ability to apply advanced concepts and techniques in developing business cases.
The training fees for Better Business Cases™ Practitionerin Canada starts from CAD3495
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