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Better Business Cases Foundation course

Learn the Five Case Model and build stronger investment business cases with accredited training and exam included.

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Gain a method that fits the Green Book and public sector expectations.:

Boost your credibilityEssentials for PMO Administrator Certification.

A Foundation Certificate in AgilePM®, APM PFQ, CAPM, MSP, PgMP®, PM4SD™, PMQ, PMP®, Praxis Framework™ or PRINCE2®.
Show you can contribute confidently to business case development and review.Any other Project Management certificate at a Foundation level (including internal or non-certified courses).

Flexible study optionsResults

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Choose live online training or self-paced learning to fit your schedule.Exam access

Recognised certification: Online

Your path to success
Earn an APMG-accredited qualification valued across government and industry.

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Build a solid understanding of the PMO analyst role, PMO services and delivery support competences.
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Learning experience Take the House of PMO Essentials for PMO Analysts exam with a clear grasp of the syllabus and what to expect.

CourseThe House of PMO Essentials for PMO Analysts course is delivered over 5 days of live online training.

This course walks you through the Five Case Model and shows how each case contributes to a compelling business case. You’ll learn the terminology, structure and core concepts needed to participate effectively in developing or reviewing business cases.Can my organisation run this training for a team?

Understand the Five Case Model

Grasp the purpose, components and philosophy behind the model.Yes. We can deliver House of PMO Essentials for PMO Analysts as a private course for groups, helping teams build a shared understanding of PMO analysis and delivery support.

Know business case types and lifecycleHow long do I have access to course materials?

Recognise different business case documents and when they are produced.

Explore the Strategic CaseYou will receive joining information and materials before your course and retain access to key resources for a defined period after the training. Full details are provided in your joining instructions.

Still have questions? Contact us by phone on 0207 148 5985, via live chat, email, or by completing the form below.
Understand how to define the case for change, objectives, risks and benefits.

Explore the Economic CaseHow to find us

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Learn how options are developed, appraised and compared for value for money. 20 Old Bailey, London, EC4M 7AN,

Understand Commercial and Financial Cases England, United Kingdom.

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Understand the Management CaseOpening hours

Monday to Friday – 09:00 to 17:15
Learn how delivery, change, risk and benefits are planned and governed.Get in touch
Better Business Cases Foundation training courses- learning outcomes

Curriculum

The Better Business Cases Foundation course covers the key areas of the Five Case Model, focusing on the knowledge and understanding required at Foundation level.

  • Overview of the Five Case Model
  • Developing the Strategic Case
  • Developing the Economic CaseName
  • Developing the Commercial Case
  • Developing the Financial Case
  • Developing the Management CasePhone

Full curriculum details

Overview of the Five Case Model

  • Purpose and philosophy of the Five Case ModelEmail
  • Key components of a business case and how they fit together
  • Stages in developing a spending proposal and related responsibilities

Developing the Strategic CaseSubmit

  • Core content and purpose of the Strategic Case
  • Making the case for change, objectives, benefits and risks
  • Workshop Stage 1 – Case for change and key outputs

Developing the Economic Case

  • Purpose and structure of the Economic Case
  • Generating and shortlisting options, critical success factors and value for money
  • Assessing costs, benefits, risks and selecting the preferred option

Developing the Commercial Case

  • Purpose and key content of the Commercial Case
  • Preparing for the potential deal and apportioning risk
  • Payment mechanisms and Workshop Stage 4 – Developing the deals

Developing the Financial Case

  • Purpose and key content of the Financial Case
  • Assessing affordability and funding requirements
  • Budget, cash flow and funding statements and their implications

Developing the Management Case

  • Purpose and key content of the Management Case
  • Planning for successful delivery and ongoing management
  • Strategies and plans for change, risk, benefits and evaluation
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