We recently conducted a survey of Better Business Cases training and certification candidates.
Why do we need business cases?
Huge sums of money are invested in projects, programmes and change initiatives across all sectors and industries. Business cases or spending proposals typically act as the catalyst for change and investment.
Without a carefully developed, carefully scrutinized business case or investment proposal, projects, programmes and other major change initiatives are at risk of failure (time, scope, cost, benefits realization, etc.) if the business case fails to accurately scope the initiative.
Accordingly, it’s vital that individuals involved in the development and review of business cases and investment proposals are able to develop their capabilities.
Building business cases skills and expertise
Better Business Cases training and certification are underpinned by The Green Book – guidance issued by HM Treasury and the Welsh Government on how to appraise policies, programmes and projects.
At the heart of the guidance is the Five Case Model which provides the framework and tools to enable effective decision-making when scoping and planning spending proposals in a robust and thorough manner and can be used at strategic, programme and individual project levels.
We're celebrating two major milestones for the scheme in 2023: 10 years since the scheme's launch and 20,000 exams completed. For more, read the full announcement here.
Survey results
Here's a selection of key results from our recent survey of Better Business Cases candidates:
- When asked if individuals involved in the development and scrutiny of business cases/investment proposals should consider Better Business Cases training & certification to boost their ability, 98% of respondents selected “Strongly Agree” or “Agree”.
- 96% of respondents felt the leaning/certification experience equipped them with skills and knowledge they could apply immediately.
- 97% of respondents felt the learning/training experience has enhanced their ability to develop and/or scrutinize business cases and investment proposals.
- When asked if individuals involved in the development and scrutiny of business cases/investment proposals should consider Better Business Cases training & certification to support career progression, over 90% of respondents selected “Strongly Agree” or “Agree”.
- 94% felt the learning/certification experience increased their confidence in developing and renewing business cases/investment proposals.
- When asked if government/public sector departments should consider Better Business Cases guidance, training and certification to help ensure maximum return on investment of taxpayer funds, 97% of respondents selected “Strongly Agree” or “Agree”.
Your next step to better business cases
Click here for more information on Better Business Cases training and certification. Or click here to view/download an overview presentation.
