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Better Business Cases™ Foundation and Practitioner
In our post-recession world, where the focus is increasingly on showing value for money, taking the Better Business Case Foundation and Practitioner is a great way to ensure you have a clear understanding of proven tools and techniques to make a stronger and more successful Business Case.
The Better Business Cases™ methodology is written by the UK Government Treasury in conjunction with the Welsh Government, is well tried and tested and in their words has lead to “quicker and cheaper business decisions”.
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- Why Training ByteSize
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What does the course cover?
Given the Business Case is the most important part of a Project, identifying if the project is worth starting, and when reviewed it can influence as to whether the project continues or indeed is stopped, then you would expect it to have a real importance. However, many projects run with an optimistic Business Case, often poorly written, and organisations are spending money that may well not give them the return they expected.
This Better Business Cases™ Foundation and Practitioner is based on The Five Case Model, the UK Government’s best practice approach to planning 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.
Benefits for your organisation
- Reduce unnecessary spend and optimise public value.
- Reduce consultancy costs.
- Faster throughput and a clear, proportionate approval process.
- Improve quality of decision making.
- An improved understanding of the Better Business Case process, relevant to both those responsible for producing business cases and those who approve them.
- Understanding of an established and proven methodology which can be applied at both strategic (macro) and tactical (micro) levels.
- Core business competency for any manager or director.
Is the course right for me?
The Better Business Cases Foundation and Practitioner course is relevant to those responsible for developing and producing spending proposals or their assessment and approval; in particular:
- Accounting Officers – responsible for delivering public value
- Senior Responsible Owners (SROs), Programme Directors and Project Managers, responsible for successful delivery
- Directors of Finance, procurement and planning, responsible for the forward planning and prioritisation of spending proposals
- Members of approvals and management boards with responsibility for scrutinising or approving spending proposals.
Exam format
- 50 multiple choice questions / 40 minutes
- APMG Accreditation
- 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 ½ hours duration
- Open book exam (International Guide to developing the Project Business Case and International Guide to developing the Programme Business Case only)
- Take your exam online with ProctorU, find out more on our exams page
Why study with Training Bytesize?
As experts in delivering project management training through a range of study styles, your success is key to our success. We understand how people learn, we know how to train people to pass exams, we employ the best trainers and specialise in small class sizes to help you get the best from your investment. So, if you’re looking to enhance your project management skills and ensure you pass first time, Training ByteSize is a name you can trust.
As a family run business, project and programme management training is in our blood, and so is innovation. Our founders have been part of the industry since the 1990’s, specifically founding Key Skills and developing the world’s first accredited e-learning course for PRINCE2.
Today we are proud to continue with world firsts; with second generation Victoria at the helm, she had led Training ByteSize to ensure were the first company to develop and deliver e-learning options for accredited courses including Business Analysis Foundation, ITIL4, and AgilePM. When we say we’re experts in project management training, we really do mean it.
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ViewCOURSE OPTIONS
- Online
- Classroom
- Onsite
- Virtual
ONLINE TRAINING
Better Business Cases Foundation and Practitioner online training and official exams – 6 months access
Online learning is a great way to study and our e-learning courses are interactive and engaging.
Studying for your qualification online is a viable option for so many project managers:
- Learning is completely flexible to suit your busy schedule
- The interactive online course consists of voice-over and animation to keep you engaged throughout the learning
- You can access it anywhere in the world and take your exam online at a time that suits you best
- The Foundation and Practitioner e-learning will take around 25 hours to complete and includes a quiz bank which contains a range of questions to test your knowledge and understanding of the course prior to sitting the official exams
- Our pass rates are well in excess of the national average (nearly 100%!), there is really no reason you should fail!
CLASSROOM TRAINING
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| Online |
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£795.00 +VAT | |
| Nantwich |
18th March 2024 - 4 Days
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£1,499.00 +VAT | |
| Nantwich |
08th July 2024 - 4 Days
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£1,499.00 +VAT | |
| Nantwich |
18th November 2024 - 4 Days
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£1,499.00 +VAT |
Classroom courses with Training ByteSize are a cut above the rest
Included in the price of your training is:
- Pre course learning materials
- A thorough, clear and professional course support pack with stationary
- Lunch each day
- Snacks and refreshments throughout the day
ONSITE TRAINING
If you are looking to train a team of people, you’ll find that our onsite training is a viable and cost effective option for you. We will ensure that from the initial consultation of your requirements to the end result of the course, you and your learners will have had the best possible learning experience and we strive for the highest pass rates for your team.
We also offer group online training. Maybe you would like everyone to study online in order to save time out of the office? We offer great prices for multiple learners; the best way to find out the pricing for that is to complete this short form and we’ll come right back to you. Alternatively you can speak to one of our experts now on +44 (0)1270 626330.
VIRTUAL TRAINING
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| Virtual | 18th March 2024 - 4 Days |
£1,499.00 +VAT | |
| Virtual | 8th July 2024 - 4 Days |
£1,499.00 +VAT | |
| Virtual | 18th November 2024 - 4 Days |
£1,499.00 +VAT |
Our Virtual Course platform delivers accredited and certified training, led by leading subject matter experts, direct to your home, mobile, computer or office without the hassle of travelling or staying away. It is so easy to fit in an online class into your busy schedule; simply log in from home, the office, or even while you are travelling.
Students can ask questions using a headset, webcam or a chat window, and get their questions answered, just like in a traditional classroom. Questions can be lined up and answered at intervals, without interrupting the teacher’s flow of thought. There is no difference in the level of interaction – in fact distractions are significantly reduced because of this way of teaching. Our trainers have a minimum of 10 years training experience, plus have previously run and managed live projects, so have real-life experience they bring to the virtual session.
Download our virtual classroom course brochure to find out more.
If you would like to find out more about this option please complete this short form and we’ll come right back to you.
The official exam is included in the course price.
GROUP TRAINING
Why consider onsite training with Training ByteSize?
- Cost per person is significantly reduced
- Pass rates are in excess of the national average
- Dedicated account manager to see the project through with you
- Our trainers have a wealth of experience across a variety of industries
- All our training advisors are qualified in the subject they’re advising on
Call our our friendly team today and we would be delighted to help, you can speak to us on +44 (0)1270 626330 Alternatively, fill out the form below and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
