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Better Business Cases ™ Certification Training course

Better Business Cases  is used in 20 countries as the business case format.

  • 2023 saw the 10 year anniversary of the BBC certification course
  • 20,000 BBC exams have been taken worldwide in these 10 years.

APMG International conducted a survey in 2023 to understand the value that course participants had gained from participating in the training. Here’s a selection of key results from the recent survey of Better Business Cases candidates:

  • When asked if individuals involved in the development and scrutiny of business cases/investment proposals should consider Better Business Cases training & certification to boost their ability, 98% of respondents selected “Strongly Agree” or “Agree”.
  • 96% of respondents felt the learning/certification experience equipped them with skills and knowledge they could apply immediately.
  • 97% of respondents felt the learning/training experience has enhanced their ability to develop and/or scrutinize business cases and investment proposals.
  • When asked if individuals involved in the development and scrutiny of business cases/investment proposals should consider Better Business Cases training & certification to support career progression, over 90% of respondents selected “Strongly Agree” or “Agree”.
  • 94% felt the learning/certification experience increased their confidence in developing and renewing business cases/investment proposals.
  • When asked if government/public sector departments should consider Better Business Cases guidance, training and certification to help ensure maximum return on investment of taxpayer funds, 97% of respondents selected “Strongly Agree” or “Agree”.

 

Click here for APMG Internationals details of the BBC course and participants feedback

Recommended by NZ Treasury

The Better Business Cases training course is ideal if you are responsible for influencing or making investment decisions or are responsible for writing or reviewing business cases.

This course will help you understand this world leading, established and proven methodology. It is used by governments in 20 countries to help understand and evaluate potential investments.

The Five Case Model 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.

The course explains the Five Case model which enables effective decision making when scoping and planning proposals in a robust and thorough manner. The  Five Case Model includes:

  • The strategic case – the investment objectives and strategic fit
  • The economic case – optimising for value for money
  • The commercial case
  • The financial case – affordability
  • The management case – deliverability and plans for delivery

Click on the link below for more information:

http://www.projectplus.co.nz/courses/46-better-business-cases-foundation/

Project Plus is accredited by APMG International to deliver Better Business Cases training.

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