APMG - International Building Better Cases (TM) Practitioner

Course

In London-City

£ 995 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    London-city

This three-day course provides delegates with a thorough understanding of the five case model for creating Business Cases as mandated by HM Treasury. During the course we revise the five cases and how they relate to the Government gateway reviews of spending and the three stages of development which culminates in the fully fledged Business Case. We also explain how these three stages are broken down into steps and actions. Throughout the course, our experts help delegates understand the benefits of adopting the five case model by use of examples from the real world. All relevant course materials are provided. The course includes the Better Business Cases Practitioner Examination. Learning Objectives During this course you will learn how to:Understand the importance of the Business CaseUnderstand how the proposal fits with an organisation's strategic visionEstablish the clear need for changeSet clear objectivesDetermine 'value for money' solutionsConsider a wide range of solutions and optimise the 'long list' into the 'short list'Ascertain whether the proposal is affordable and viableConsider such aspects as Risk, Procurement, Benefits and ManagementConsider the proposal to be able to deliver a successful delivery

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Location

Start date

London-City ((select))
EC3V 9LJ

Start date

On request

About this course

All delegates must have passed the Better Business Cases Foundation exam. Also delegates would benefit from some experience of creating business cases for large capital expenditure projects and an appreciation of financial terminology.

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Subjects

  • IT risk
  • International
  • Benefits
  • Risk

Course programme

The Better Business Cases course uses unique multimedia case-studies and accelerated-learning techniques to ensure that theory is embedded and delegates feel confident in the practical application of this model. Additional evening work will be required in the form of consolidation reading and mock examination questions. The evening work is an integral part of the course and delegates should expect to spend approximately two hours on these activities.

The course will cover the following syllabus areas:

Five case model Overview

Delegates are introduced to the world of projects and capital expenditure. The individual five cases will be explored at a high level and the delegates will be shown how these five cases interact to form a cohesive whole.

Developing the Strategic Case

The following areas will be discussed:

  • Defining the case for change
  • Setting SMART objectives
  • Defining benefits
  • Defining key risks
  • Balancing Effectiveness / Economy / Efficiency

Developing the Economic Case

The following areas will be discussed:

  • Options framework analysis
  • Defining the 'long list'
  • Benefits appraisals
  • Risk appraisals
  • Turning the 'long list' into a 'short List' and a 'preferred option'

Developing the Commercial Case

The following areas will be discussed:

  • Determining the procurement strategy
  • Apportioning risk
  • Determining payment mechanisms

Developing the Financial Case

The following areas will be discussed:

  • Ascertaining affordability
  • Securing relevant funds
  • Determining capital requirements
  • Net effect on prices

Developing the Management Case

The following areas will be discussed:

  • Defining project management controls
  • Defining change controls
  • Define benefit measurement arrangements
  • Define risk management arrangements
  • Define post project evaluation processes

Better Business Cases Practitioner Examination

APMG - International Building Better Cases (TM) Practitioner

£ 995 + VAT