Better Business Cases TM Foundation
(course code BBCF2)

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Overview

The Better Business Cases (BBC) approach is structured around the UK Treasury's Five Cases Model, which provides a disciplined, step by step approach to the development of a robust investment proposal.

Each participant is provided with a solid Foundation in BBC concepts.

Our courses are based on the 2016 edition of Better Business Cases and the associated International Guide to the Project Business Case. Better Business Cases now also provides guidance on developing programme Business Cases, which we have enhanced using our deep knowledge of programme management and the MSP programme management method.

Course Objectives

The Foundation Course will enable delegates to understand:

  • The philosophy and underlying rationale of the Five Cases Model, as well as the structure and key terminology of the model;
  • The different types of business case, their purpose, who is responsible for them and when they are required in the development of a spending proposal;
  • The development of the business case in relation to other recognized and recommended best practice for programme and project management;
  • Approaches to implementation and the factors to consider in sustaining progress.

Delegates will be fully prepared for the Foundation exam.

Who Should Attend

This course is aimed at anyone involved with, or overseeing, a project to understand the work that is necessary to prove a case for investment. In particular, key personnel involved in the preparation of service and capital related schemes. This includes:

  • Senior Responsible Owners (SROs), Programme Directors and Project Managers, with responsibility for the successful delivery of programmes and projects;
  • Directors of Finance, Procurement and Planning, with responsibility for the forward planning of operational aspects of a proposal;
  • Members of the Management Board (Chairman, non-executives, the CEO and other directors), with strategic responsibility for approving proposals throughout their life span.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for the course, however some exposure to business cases would be useful.

Course Content

The Foundation Course covers:

  • The terms and concepts relating to the Five Case Model;
  • How the Strategic Case is developed; the steps and the responsibilities involved;
  • How the Economic Case is developed; the steps and the responsibilities involved;
  • The terms and concepts of the Commercial Case;
  • The terms and concepts of the Financial Case;
  • The terms and concepts of the Management Case;
  • Purpose of the key stages in the development and delivery of a spending proposal;
  • Purpose of a Strategic Outline Programme Case and in what circumstances it should be considered;
  • Purpose of a Business Justification Case and in what circumstances it should be considered;
  • Purpose of a Strategic Outline Case;
  • Purpose of an Outline Business Case;
  • Purpose of a Full Business Case;
  • Responsibilities for the business planning process;
  • Relationship with best practice programme and project management methodologies;
  • Relationship between policies, strategies, programmes and projects and their deliverables.

Certification Exam

The Foundation Exam is a 40 minute closed book multiple choice exam. You must get at least 25 of the 50 questions correct to pass.

The exam is conducted by the examiner, APMG, and is subject to their terms and conditions.

Delivery Options and Fees

Why we are the best value

Our Better Business Cases courses provide you with a robust framework for development of investment proposals. They are presented in a clear, predictable manner with key concepts reinforced and broken down into manageable sections, making them enjoyable courses.

We recognise that studying and sitting exams can be a stressful time on top of the day-to-day commitments of our lives. Therefore the structure and flow of the course provides predictability and confidence that the learner will be able to plan and manage their own learning experience and to grasp key concepts quickly. This results in being confident in your ability to pass the certification exams and to be able to apply what has been learnt to work practice.

And we are able to offer one-on-one tutor support to those taking our Self Study and eLearning courses, so you won't feel isolated, and can clear up any aspects of the course content or use of change management in practice that may be causing concern.

Our courses were developed by Geoff Rankins, our Lead Trainer and Instructional Designer. He has worked in project management for more than 40 years, and has been a Practitioner of Better Business Cases since 2013 when it was first offered by APMG. Inspiring Projects was the first BBC Accredited Training Organisation in the world. His systematic approach to courseware and eLearning development is recognised by many Accredited Training Organisations and fellow trainers globally. Our Self Study and eLearning courses are based on our classroom courses; the eLearning format allows us to add content to most sessions that increases the value and clarity of what is being covered.


Better Business CasesTM is a trade mark of Her Majesty's Treasury.

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