Certification preparation
Better Business Cases Training and Certification
This three-day, 24-hour course on the Five Case Model builds practical business case artefacts and prepares you for Foundation and Practitioner exams.
THE BIG PICTURE
About this course
Better Business Cases is a certification awarded by APMG International. It is based on HM Treasury’s Five Case Model as set out in the Green Book and supporting guidance. Across three days (09:00–17:30), the course covers the Five Case Model in depth, the SOC–OBC–FBC pathway, and how to apply it to projects and programmes. You will work through a realistic case study, create sections of each case, and use checklists and templates; daily practice questions reinforce learning. There are two exams: Foundation and Practitioner. Foundation is a prerequisite for Practitioner. Exams are set and administered by APMG International and can be taken online with remote proctoring or via an APMG exam session. APMG International owns the certification scheme. MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited or authorised partner.
What you’ll learn
- Explain the purpose and structure of the Five Case Model and its link to the Green Book
- Differentiate SOC, OBC and FBC and select the right level of case for stage and context
- Draft clear Strategic, Economic, Commercial, Financial and Management Cases
- Construct an options framework and appraise shortlists with benefits, costs and risks
- Plan governance, procurement, funding and delivery arrangements for a viable case
- Tailor business cases for projects and programmes and keep them current through delivery
- Answer scenario-based questions using structured, syllabus-aligned techniques
- Prepare a personal plan to sit the Foundation and Practitioner exams
A CLEAR PATH FORWARD
3-day course agenda
3 instructor-led days (24 contact hours) mapped to the exam domains. Each day combines short concept sessions, hands-on practice on a running case study and exam-style questions.
- Learning route
- 3 recommended days
- Practical work
- 3 guided activities
- Finish with
- Mock exam + certification exam
Take a look at each day. Open a section to see the topics and practical work.
Day 1Foundations and the Five Case ModelOverview, Strategic and Economic Cases; business case process
What we’ll cover
- 09:00–09:30 · Course orientation and overview of the Five Case Model
- 09:30–10:30 · Business case concepts, Green Book context and governance
- 10:45–12:15 · Strategic Case: case for change, investment objectives and scope
- 13:15–14:30 · Economic Case: options framework, longlist and shortlist
- 14:45–15:45 · Stakeholders, benefits, risks and dependencies
- 15:45–16:30 · Commercial Case fundamentals: procurement routes and risk allocation
- 16:30–17:10 · Exam-style practice questions (Foundation) with debrief
- 17:10–17:30 · Day review and action points
Put it into practice
Working in pairs, draft the Strategic Case for a simple project using a supplied brief. Capture investment objectives and critical success factors in a concise template.
You’ll take away
Strategic Case outline and stakeholder/benefits map
Day 2From cases to SOC/OBC/FBCCommercial, Financial and Management Cases; SOC–OBC–FBC lifecycle
What we’ll cover
- 09:00–09:20 · Recap and questions from Day 1
- 09:20–10:30 · Financial Case: affordability, funding and accounting implications
- 10:45–12:15 · Management Case: delivery plans, governance and assurance
- 13:15–14:30 · Developing SOC, OBC and FBC: structure and content
- 14:45–15:45 · Programme vs project business cases; tailoring the Five Cases
- 15:45–16:30 · Integrating benefits management and risk into the cases
- 16:30–17:10 · Exam-style practice questions (Foundation) with debrief
- 17:10–17:30 · Day review and preparation for Practitioner focus
Put it into practice
Build an options longlist and shortlist with an options framework, then sketch SOC, OBC and FBC contents. Map key benefits, risks and governance roles.
You’ll take away
Options appraisal matrix and OBC skeleton
Day 3Practitioner application and exam readinessApplying the Five Cases to scenarios; integration and exam technique
What we’ll cover
- 09:00–09:20 · Recap and questions from Day 2
- 09:20–10:30 · Practitioner exam approach: analysing scenarios and answer styles
- 10:45–12:15 · Case study workshop: drafting an Outline Business Case
- 13:15–14:30 · Strengthening Commercial, Financial and Management Cases
- 14:45–15:45 · Integrating risks, benefits and assurance into delivery plans
- 15:45–16:15 · Exam-style practice questions (Practitioner) with marking guidance
- 16:15–17:15 · Full-length mock exam and debrief
- 17:15–17:30 · Exam booking guidance and personal study plan
Put it into practice
Using a timed case study, assemble a coherent Outline Business Case integrating all five cases. Practise concise, evidence-based justifications under exam conditions.
You’ll take away
Consolidated mini business case and exam study plan
Bring it all together
Certification exam: Better Business Cases Training and Certification, awarded by APMG International. Online proctored or at an APMG exam session. Every attendee also receives a MindClick certificate of completion for 24 contact hours.
What you receive
You earn two separate credentials. The sample shows the MindClick training certificate.
- MindClick certificate of completion: 3 days, 24 contact hours, issued to every attendee who completes the course.
- Better Business Cases Training and Certification: issued by APMG International when you meet its requirements and pass the exam.
Before you choose your learning route
Session timings are indicative; the trainer may adjust them for the group. Exam details reflect the awarding body’s published information at the time of writing; confirm the current version when you book.
APMG International owns this certification scheme. MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited or authorised partner of APMG International.
Fees
| Delivery format | Fee per learner | Exam fee |
|---|---|---|
| Live online | $2,800 USD | Included |
| Classroom | $4,500 USD | Included |
One awarding-body certification exam attempt is included in the training fee. Confirm the current fee, any applicable tax and what the fee covers in writing before you pay.
Prerequisites
- No formal prerequisites for Foundation; passing Foundation is required before attempting Practitioner. Bring photo ID for exam registration; a laptop is recommended for digital materials and practice questions.
Who is this course for?
- Project, programme, and portfolio management professionals.
- Professionals regularly involved in project investment appraisals: Auditors,.
FIND YOUR START
Confirmed batch starts
Choose a published start, then review your offer in the same enrollment flow. A start date is not the full timetable or a seat reservation.
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- Training location
- Manama, Bahrain
- Local timezone
- Asia/Bahrain
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- Cairo, Egypt
- Local timezone
- Africa/Cairo
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- Training location
- Kuwait City, Kuwait
- Local timezone
- Asia/Kuwait
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- Training location
- Muscat, Oman
- Local timezone
- Asia/Muscat
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- Doha, Qatar
- Local timezone
- Asia/Qatar
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- Training location
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Local timezone
- Asia/Riyadh
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the course?
3 days, 24 contact hours, normally 09:00 to 17:30 with breaks. The agenda follows the exam domains and the final day includes a mock exam.
What is the exam format?
Better Business Cases Training and Certification: online proctored or at an APMG exam session. Confirm the current version with the awarding body when you book.
What does this course cost?
Outside India this 3-day course is listed at USD 2,800 per learner for live online delivery and USD 4,500 for classroom delivery. Both fees include one certification exam attempt. Pricing for India is confirmed separately by an advisor. Taxes and the final offer are confirmed in writing before you pay.
Is the exam included?
Yes. Outside India the fee includes one certification exam attempt. Retakes are booked and paid directly with the awarding body.
Are there prerequisites?
No formal prerequisites for Foundation; passing Foundation is required before attempting Practitioner. Bring photo ID for exam registration; a laptop is recommended for digital materials and practice questions.
What certificate will I receive?
Two credentials. MindClick issues a certificate of completion for 24 contact hours to every attendee. APMG International issues the Better Business Cases Training and Certification certification when you pass the exam and meet its requirements.
Is MindClick an accredited training partner for this certification?
MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited or authorised partner of APMG International. APMG International administers the Better Business Cases exams.
Where is classroom training delivered?
Singapore and Dubai are the priority classroom markets for this catalog. Classroom delivery is also available in the other listed countries, and live online delivery is available everywhere. Venues are confirmed per booking; a listed city is a training market, not an owned campus.
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