Better Business Cases™ Foundation
Course overview
Learn and become certified with the government endorsed approach to Business Case development. This is not just a process but rather a thinking tool to produce the optimal solution for a business problem. Learn how the different aspects of the 5 case models are applied from ensuring strategic alignment, choosing the most economically advantageous solutions, ensuring there is a commercial solution, ensuring affordability and setting up for successful delivery.
Learning Outcomes
After completing the Better Business Cases™ Foundation course, students will:
- The 5 Case Model, including its structure, purpose, and implications
- The BBC lifecycle, covering key stages, steps, and actions
- Development of Business Cases from Strategic Assessment through to Full Business Case
- Applying the Options Framework to move from long list to short list
- Core BBC concepts, including Spending Objectives, benefits, and economic analysis
- Applying BBC principles in real project scenarios
- Preparing for the Foundation exam
Course Delivery
- Equivalent to a 2 day full time course completed in your time
- Self-paced online learning available 24/7
- Up to 12 months to complete with online exam
- Included 4 hours of one on one trainer support
- Group bookings available in house or online over 2 days

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Better Business Cases certification helps professionals build strong, value-driven proposals that win support and funding. Our Better Business Cases qualification is based on the ‘Five Case Model’ methodology – a best-practice approach originally developed for the public sector to guide strategic planning and investment decisions at the government level.
Our Better Business Cases™ certifications are for professionals involved in organizational change, including:
- Business Case developers
- Staff working as part of the Business Case development team
- Those reviewing Business Cases
- Those working in Portfolio Offices and Benefits Management
No prerequisite is required for attendance on the Better Business Cases™ Foundation course.
Better Business Cases™ training at Nonsuch is delivered through flexible options to suit individual learners and organisations. In Australia, training is available through on‑demand in‑house delivery for groups, as well as live online and self‑directed eLearning options for individuals.
When you pass the Better Business Cases™ Foundation exam, you’ll receive the official Better Business Cases™ Foundation certification issued by APMG International, the global accrediting body. This internationally recognised qualification confirms your understanding of the Better Business Cases™ Foundation level and that you can work effectively with a team to develop a strong business case.
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