Our Better Business Cases™ Foundation course and examination are based on ‘The Five Case Model’, the best practice approach to planning spending proposals and enabling effective business decisions. Nowadays, business focus is increasingly on showing value for money. The Better Business Cases™ methodology is a great way to ensure everyone involved in a project understands proven tools and techniques to make a stronger and more successful business case.
Want to make every pound count in your business decisions? Our Better Business Cases™ Foundation course equips you with the tools to build compelling, value-driven proposals that win approval every time. In just two days, delegates gain confidence in identifying clear needs, setting measurable goals, and weighing options that balance cost, risk and reward. Whether you’re new to business case writing or looking to sharpen your skills, this flexible training suits open courses, closed groups or one-to-one coaching. With 12 CPD hours, it’s investment in sharper decision-making and stronger outcomes… for your team and your organisation. To find out more, contact us at let’s dash talk at eqv dot co dot uk.
Counts towards 12 CPD Hours 2 Days Open Public & Closed Group
Please reflect on one or more of the questions below and come prepared to discuss your responses during the session.
Self-Assessment: On a scale of 1–10, how would you rate your current skill level in this subject? What factors influenced your rating?
Development Focus: Identify one specific behaviour, skill, or capability you would like to improve or develop further.
Relevant Examples: If possible, bring one or two relevant examples or scenarios from your experience that you would be willing to share with the group.
What You Will Learn
Establishing a clear need for intervention – a case for change.
Setting clear objectives – what you want to achieve from the investment.
Considering a wide range of potential solutions – ensuring an optimal balance of benefits, cost and risk.
Putting the arrangements in place to successfully deliver the proposal.
Your Post-Course Challenge
Reflect on the key topics covered and identify one area to apply immediately.
Share one insight or action point with a colleague within the next week.
Review your notes after 30 days and assess your progress.
Counts Towards 12 CPD Hours
This course contributes 12 hours of Continuing Professional Development. Delegates can log these hours as evidence of structured learning for professional bodies and employers.
This course is designed for professionals involved in planning, proposing, or evaluating business initiatives. Whether you are new to business case development or seeking to refine your approach, this course provides the tools to create compelling, value-driven proposals that align with organisational goals.
This course is ideal for:
Project managers aiming to strengthen their ability to justify project investments and secure stakeholder buy-in
Business analysts looking to improve their skills in evaluating options and presenting data-driven recommendations
Team leaders responsible for identifying organisational needs and translating them into actionable plans
Finance professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of cost-benefit analysis and risk assessment
Senior managers who need to make informed decisions about resource allocation and strategic priorities
Anyone involved in proposal development wanting to ensure their ideas are structured, persuasive, and aligned with business value
No prior experience needed
No previous experience is required to benefit from this course. It is designed to be accessible to all professionals, regardless of their background, and provides a clear foundation for those new to business case development or those looking to refresh their approach.
What you will take away
Delegates will leave with a practical understanding of how to build robust business cases that demonstrate value, address organisational needs, and support informed decision-making. They will gain confidence in applying structured approaches to evaluate options, balance risks and benefits, and present proposals that drive successful outcomes.
For Groups & Teams
We can deliver this training session in several ways to suit your organisation’s needs:
Open Public Course
Join delegates from other organisations on a scheduled date
Closed Group
Exclusively for your team, using your real scenarios
In Person
Face-to-face at your premises or a venue of your choice
Virtual
Live, interactive online delivery via Teams or Zoom
One-to-One Coaching
Personalised sessions tailored entirely to you
Have two or more people to train?
You may want to consider a closed group course. Benefits include:
Cost effective for teams
Choose a date to suit you
Customise content and timings
No minimum delegate numbers
Uses your real-world scenarios
Builds shared language in your team
Contact us on [email protected] to discuss specific dates and delivery requirements.
How Our Tutor-Led Courses Are Delivered
Before the day
Delegates are given pre-work to complete before attending. This ensures everyone arrives with relevant context and real scenarios from their own experience, so learning is immediately relevant and actionable from the first minute.
On the day
Our sessions are participative and highly interactive. We don’t do “death by PowerPoint” — instead, the day includes a variety of engaging activities throughout:
Real-world casework using your scenarios
Practical hands-on exercises
Real Play (not role play) simulations
Peer learning and group discussion
Case studies and scenario work
Facilitated discussion and structured reflection
What you leave with
Participants leave with:
Practical tools — frameworks and models you can use straight away
Clear action plans — specific next steps tailored to your role
Greater confidence — built through intensive, realistic practice
Skills you can apply immediately — not theory, but techniques tested during the day
After the day
Post-session measurements and a 30-day challenge ensure that learning is embedded and behaviour change is sustained.
Key Features
Course Duration is 2 Days
Comprehensive course materials
Certificates of attendance
Access to Customer Portal (course bookers)
Course Guarantee
Priced per delegate per day for virtual open public course
£1,095.00 Plus VAT
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Payment available via all major credit cards or Invoice. All options available during the online booking process.
