Better Business Cases™ Practitioner Course

The Practitioner course teaches you how to apply the Five Case Model to develop and assess business cases in real-world scenarios. You’ll learn how to structure compelling, evidence-based cases that support effective investment decisions and secure stakeholder buy-in.

This course is ideal for business case writers, project managers, programme managers, financial analysts, investment appraisers, and decision-makers who plan, approve, or deliver business change initiatives.

While the Foundation level focuses on understanding the theory and structure of the Five Case Model, the Practitioner Course concentrates on its application, enabling you to develop, review, and critique business cases with confidence and precision.

Although widely used in the public sector, the Five Case Model is equally valuable in the private sector. It helps organisations of all types make informed, transparent, and value-driven investment decisions.

Absolutely. Better Business Cases™ supports and enhances decision-making processes within frameworks like PRINCE2®, MSP®, and MoP®, ensuring projects and programmes are backed by solid, justifiable business cases.

You’ll learn how to construct full business cases, apply critical appraisal techniques, conduct option analyses, and ensure alignment with strategic goals, budget constraints, and public or corporate accountability standards.

The certification is highly respected, particularly in government and public service sectors, and is increasingly adopted by private sector organisations committed to evidence-based decision-making and investment planning.

Gaining structured skills in business case development and assessment will benefit professionals such as policy advisors, project managers, business analysts, portfolio managers, finance officers, and senior responsible owners (SROs).

It positions you as a credible expert in business justification and investment planning, enhancing your ability to influence strategic decisions and progress into senior leadership, planning, or advisory roles.

Organisations value certified professionals for their ability to create robust, transparent, and defensible business cases, enabling better governance, strategic alignment, and value for money in business change and investment initiatives.