Better Business Cases™ Certifications
Better Business Cases™ Certifications
Better Business Cases training and certification is based on the ‘Five Case Model’ – the UK government’s best practice approach to developing spending proposals and enabling effective business decisions.
This training is mandatory for all those engaged in developing, reviewing or approving spending proposals for the UK government.
Better Business Cases have two courses:
Better Business Cases™ Foundation
The Foundation course is ideal for professionals who are new to business case development or who support the planning and approval of projects and programmes. This includes project support staff, analysts, PMO professionals, and those involved in shaping investment proposals. The course introduces the structure and purpose of business cases using the Five Case Model and builds confidence in understanding the rationale behind investment decisions.
Key takeaways include:
- A clear understanding of the strategic, economic, commercial, financial, and management dimensions of a business case.
- Knowledge of how business cases align with organisational goals.
- Preparation for the APMG-accredited Foundation exam.
Better Business Cases™ Practitioner
The Practitioner course is suited to those who develop or review business cases as a core part of their role – such as project managers, programme leads, finance officers, and policy advisors. Building on the Foundation knowledge, this course focuses on the practical application of the Five Case Model through realistic scenarios and interactive exercises.
Key takeaways include:
- The ability to apply structured techniques like options appraisal, risk analysis, and benefits realisation.
- Confidence to challenge and improve business cases.
- Readiness to lead or support strategic investment decisions.
- Successful learners will be prepared to sit the Practitioner exam and use the Five Case Model effectively in their own organisational context.


Better Business Cases Foundation
Better Business Cases
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Better Business Cases™ training?
What’s the difference between the Foundation and Practitioner courses?
Who are these courses designed for?
- Senior Responsible Owners (SROs), Programme Directors and other Directors with responsibility for the successful delivery of programmes and projects.
- Project Managers, Project Team members and specialist advisers tasked with delivering a business case for investment.
- Officers involved in the scrutiny and review of investment proposals.