Better Business Cases courses
Learn to build stronger business cases with APMG-accredited Better Business Cases Foundation and Practitioner courses, delivered online with exams included.
Better Business Cases at a glance
Better Business Cases provides a structured approach to developing business cases using the Five Case Model, ensuring proposals are robust, transparent, and aligned with strategic goals.
Foundation and Practitioner qualifications help you understand the method and then apply it to real investments, supporting better decision-making and value for money.
Compare course optionsFive Case Model
Learn a proven framework used by governments and organisations to justify and appraise investment decisions.
Clear structure
Follow a step-by-step approach for developing strategic, economic, commercial, financial, and management cases.
Stronger proposals
Improve the quality of your business cases and support better outcomes for projects and programmes.
Compare Better Business Cases courses
The Foundation course introduces the Five Case Model and terminology, while Practitioner focuses on applying the method to real business case scenarios.
Still not sure which course is right for you?
Choose how you learn
Study Better Business Cases through live online classes, self-paced e-learning, or dedicated training for teams responsible for investment decisions.
Instructor-led
- Live classes with experienced trainers
- Work through practical case examples
- Ask questions and get feedback
Self-paced online
- Study when it suits your schedule
- Interactive content and activities
- Revisit key topics as needed
Corporate / team training
- Focus on your approval processes
- Ideal for finance and project teams
- Aligns training with governance
Enrol on a Better Business Cases course
Choose your preferred delivery format and course option below. All options include accredited training and the official exam.
Why choose Knowledge Train?
APMG-accredited provider
Practical investment focus
Free resit options
Experience with public and private sector
Flexible learning formats
Trusted by decision-makers
Whether you’re new to business case development, changing career, or building on existing experience, there’s a Better Business Cases course that fits your goals.
Better Business Cases courses frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Is Knowledge Train accredited for Better Business Cases training?
Yes. Knowledge Train is an accredited training organisation for Better Business Cases.
Why choose Knowledge Train over other course providers?
Knowledge Train only hires the most experienced professionals and certified Better Business Cases trainers to help deliver our Better Business Cases training. Our instructor-led Better Business Cases training courses are taught by the best trainers in the UK. Each is a training expert with years of experience working in business cases. They help us deliver a high quality of Better Business Cases training you won’t find elsewhere! If you’d like to sit in on an instructor-led virtual Better Business Cases course and learn how we run our virtual training courses, give our team a call at +44 (0)207 148 5985, and we’ll find you a place on our next available Better Business Cases course.
Should I take instructor-led or self-paced training?
We’ve designed our instructor-led training and self-paced courses to give you the best possible chance to learn about Better Business Cases and pass your Better Business Cases exams. Simply choose the Better Business Cases course format that best suits your needs. You should take instructor-led Better Business Cases training if any of the following apply:
- You can commit to a fixed classroom schedule
- You’d like to earn your Better Business Cases qualification as quickly as possible
- You prefer face-to-face learning with a trainer
- You enjoy learning in a social environment with other students.
You should take a self-paced Better Business Cases online course if any of the following apply:
- You cannot commit to a fixed classroom schedule
- You cannot travel to a classroom training venue
- You prefer to learn at your own pace.
Should I take a Foundation or Practitioner course?
Both Better Business Cases Foundation and Practitioner courses are best suited to:
- Senior Responsible Owners (SROs), programme directors and others responsible for delivering programmes and projects.
- Project managers, project team members and specialist advisers delivering a business case for investment.
- Those responsible for scrutinising or reviewing investment proposals.
What is the latest version of Better Business Cases?
The latest update to the Better Business Cases publication was in 2018.
When do I receive my Better Business Cases certificate?
All exam results and certifications are administered by APMG. You will receive your Better Business Cases Foundation or Practitioner digital certificate within 2 working days of sitting your exam.
When do I receive my Better Business Cases manual?
If you choose to attend an instructor-led Foundation or Foundation & Practitioner course, you will gain digital access to the following HM Treasury guidance: Guide To Developing the Project Business Case; Guide To Developing the Programme Business Case; and The Green Book.
How can I prepare for my Better Business Cases course?
If you’ve enrolled in an instructor-led Better Business Cases course, we’ll provide introductory reading to help you familiarise yourself with basic terms and concepts before the course begins. This reading should take no more than 3-4 hours and provides a basic overview of some of the topics you’ll encounter on your first day of training.
When can I take my Better Business Cases exam?
In our instructor-led Better Business Cases training courses, your instructor may set aside time during training hours within which to take the exams. However, you are not obligated to sit your Better Business Cases exams at this time and can book your exams whenever it is most convenient for you.
Do I receive any support to help me pass my Better Business Cases exams?
As a student of an instructor-led Better Business Cases course, you’ll receive sample exams that match the style, form, and content of questions you will be asked in your Better Business Cases examinations.
- Better Business Cases Foundation course – you will receive 2 sample papers.
- Better Business Cases Practitioner course – you will receive 1 sample paper.
Students of our instructor-led Better Business Cases courses are also able to watch video recordings of earlier training sessions for later review.
Do Better Business Cases courses have homework?
If you choose to study through our instructor-led Better Business Cases courses, our trainers will assign you homework. Typically, you can expect to be required to complete 2 hours of homework at the end of each day.
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