Better Business Cases™ training

Better Business Cases follows the UK government’s Five Case Model for shaping spending proposals. It offers a structured way to craft and evaluate business cases.

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Writing successful business cases

The Better Business Cases course gives you a practical framework for crafting strong, evidence-backed business cases that deliver real value. Using the trusted Five Case Model, you’ll learn how to structure cases that win support and drive smart investments. Finish the course ready to create compelling cases that support strategic goals and help organisations make confident, impactful decisions.

Why choose Better Business Cases?

Better Business Cases is based on the Five Case Model, a proven framework for developing business cases, focusing on strategic, economic, commercial, financial, and management considerations. Ideal for public and private sector professionals, this course equips you with practical tools to assess project value, secure funding, and make confident decisions. You'll gain essential skills in resource planning, risk management, and delivering real benefits – everything you need to develop business cases that get results.

What you gain

Master the Five Case Model to craft robust, persuasive business cases
Enhance strategic thinking to align proposals with organisational goals
Develop skills to analyse economic, financial, and commercial factors effectively
Learn to present clear, evidence-backed cases that gain stakeholder support
Strengthen decision-making abilities for smarter investments and impactful outcomes
Build credibility and advance your career with practical, sought-after expertise

Better Business Cases courses explained

Better Business Cases Foundation

Better Business Cases Practitioner

Better Business Cases Foundation and Practitioner

Better Business Cases Foundation

The Better Business Cases Foundation qualification gives you the essential skills to develop clear, evidence-based business cases using the Five Case Model. Through this training, you’ll learn how to structure proposals, assess project value, and confidently present recommendations for investment. You’ll gain practical knowledge in identifying costs, managing risks, and maximising project benefits. Ideal for anyone involved in project planning and investment decisions, this qualification builds your ability to justify projects, secure buy-in, and drive better outcomes for your organisation.

Better Business Cases Practitioner

The Better Business Cases Practitioner qualification takes your skills further, teaching you how to develop, review, and refine complex business cases with confidence. Building on the Foundation level, this course deepens your understanding of the Five Case Model, helping you apply it practically to real-world scenarios. You’ll gain advanced skills in evaluating project viability, assessing risks, and ensuring value for money, which is key for anyone responsible for high-level investment decisions. This qualification empowers you to create compelling cases that drive strategic and financial success.

Better Business Cases Foundation and Practitioner

The combined Better Business Cases Foundation & Practitioner course equips you with practical skills to make well-justified business investment decisions. You’ll learn a proven, structured approach to crafting business cases based on the Five Case Model, covering strategic, economic, commercial, financial, and management cases. This training gives you the confidence to develop cases that effectively support organisational goals, helping you build persuasive arguments that highlight value, minimise risk, and enhance project approval rates. Perfect for professionals in project management, finance, and decision-making roles.

Better Business Cases courses

Better Business Cases™

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Better Business Cases™ Foundation

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FAQs

Better Business Cases uses the Five Case Model framework as a basis for teaching you to develop compelling, evidence-based business cases that support strategic goals, drive effective decisions, and deliver measurable organisational value.

What is the Better Business Cases™ qualification, and who is it for?

The qualification provides structured skills to develop clear, evidence-backed business cases. It’s ideal for professionals in project management, finance, and strategic roles who need to justify investments and proposals.

What is the Five Case Model, and why is it important?

The Five Case Model is a framework that ensures all critical aspects of a business case – strategic, economic, commercial, financial, and management – are addressed, leading to more effective, well-rounded proposals.

What are the differences between the Foundation and Practitioner levels?

The Foundation level covers the core principles and framework, focusing on understanding the Five Case Model. The Practitioner level builds on this, teaching you to apply the model in real-world scenarios.

How will Better Business Cases benefit my career?

The Better Business Cases qualification helps you create stronger business cases, improving your ability to secure project approval and gain stakeholder support, which can enhance your career prospects in strategic and decision-making roles.

Do I need any prerequisites to take the Better Business Cases course?

No formal prerequisites are needed for the Foundation course. However, a basic understanding of project management or business finance is beneficial, especially for the Practitioner level.

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Continuing your learning journey

A Better Business Cases course is ideal for the experience project professional looking for further development and an opportunity to upskills. You can continue to build on your expertise with further project and programme management courses available from ILX. This selection of courses complements Better Business Cases and broadens the scope of your skills, empowering you to take on higher-impact roles and drive organisational success.

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eLearning

Do you prefer to learn at your own pace? Our interactive and engaging eLearning is the perfect self-study option, allowing you to move through resources and activities at a time that suits you.

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Classroom

Our in-person classroom courses provide an interactive and collaborative learning environment, where you will benefit from the knowledge and passion our trainers bring to the subject.

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Live virtual classroom

Our virtual courses provide the personal teaching experience of a classroom with the ease and flexibility of a virtual environment. All the benefits, without the travel!

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Blended

Our blended courses combine eLearning with face-to-face training. Study the Foundation certification at your own pace and then use the Practitioner workshop to put the theory into practice.

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