Better Business Cases™ Practitioner

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Course overview

The Better Business Cases Practitioner course builds on Foundation-level knowledge, focusing on applying the Five Case Model to real-world scenarios. This recognised qualification enhances your ability to create compelling, evidence-based business cases, making it invaluable for professionals in strategic and decision-making roles.

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Take your skills further with Better Business Cases Practitioner training

Apply the Five Case Model to real-world scenarios, building on your Foundation knowledge. This course sharpens your understanding, helping you tailor business cases to meet objectives. Develop practical skills to influence decisions and deliver value-driven proposals with confidence.

Learning objectives

Tailor the Five Case Model to organisational business cases
Understand the lifecycle and relationships of the five cases
Apply steps in the business case development framework
Support business case production using the Five Case Model
Use the framework for scenario-specific business case development

What you'll learn

Learn to apply the Five Case Model in practical settings, tailoring business cases to organisational needs. This course builds on Foundation-level knowledge, equipping you with advanced skills to create compelling, evidence-based proposals that deliver measurable value.

Introduction to Better Business Cases

The Better Business Cases Practitioner course introduces a systematic and objective approach to developing robust business cases. Aligned with HM Treasury’s Green Book guidance, this course complements established practices for effective financial decision-making. It equips learners with the essential knowledge to confidently structure business cases that demonstrate value, accountability, and feasibility.

The Five Case Model explained

Central to the course is The Five Case Model, recognised as the UK government’s best practice for planning spending proposals. The model offers a step-by-step methodology to structure business cases by focusing on key elements: identifying the case for change, setting clear objectives, exploring potential solutions, and establishing delivery arrangements. This ensures business cases achieve an optimal balance of benefits, costs, and risks.

Building effective business cases

The course covers the lifecycle of a business case, including understanding the relationships between its components. Participants learn to articulate the need for intervention, define clear investment objectives, evaluate diverse solutions, and establish mechanisms to support successful delivery. Through this structured framework, learners can confidently create business cases that address organisational needs and priorities.

What's included

Accredited Better Business Cases Practitioner training
Better Business Cases Practitioner exam
Tutor support
Further optional extras, including Pass Protect, available at checkout

Key facts

Certification

Better Business Cases Practitioner

Who it’s for

This qualification is intended for anyone managing or overseeing a project, aiming to understand the steps required to justify investment in the public sector. More details in the FAQs.

Prerequisites

Better Business Cases Foundation

Exam information

2.5 hours, open-book test with four objective-style questions and a 50% pass mark.

Optional extras

Pass Protect

Pre-course

Mandatory online pre-course if you select classroom or live virtual classroom study options

FAQs

The Better Business Cases Practitioner course focuses on applying the Five Case Model to develop tailored, effective business cases. It covers lifecycle relationships, framework steps, and real-world application to support decision-making and successful delivery.

Who is the Practitioner course suitable for?

The Practitioner course is designed for anyone involved in or overseeing projects that require a robust case for public sector investment. This includes senior responsible owners (SROs), programme directors, project managers, team members, and specialist advisers responsible for business cases. It’s also ideal for officers reviewing and scrutinising investment proposals.

Do I need to complete the Better Business Cases Foundation course before taking the Practitioner?

Yes, the Foundation qualification is a prerequisite for taking the Practitioner course.

Is there an exam for the Better Business Cases Practitioner course?

Yes, the course includes a certification exam to assess your ability to effectively develop and produce business cases. The open-book exam is a two-and-a-half hour, objective testing paper that allows use of either the International Guide to Developing the Project Business Case or the International Guide to Developing the Programme Business Case. There are four questions, with 20 marks available for each question. You need 40 marks or more to pass.

What our customers say

"I am very satisfied with the course! It's definitely worth booking the training with the trainer. The trainer, having obviously had lots of experience in the area, explained the material very well. Brilliant job! It was intense, but with good energy and I've learned a lot. Thank you!"

Oksana Sawicka, ILX Learner

"I had an excellent experience with the service provided by ILX. From the initial registration to the completion of the course, every aspect was handled professionally and efficiently.

Andrew Addy Asante