The Better Business Cases Training in a classroom is a results-driven approach that is designed to instruct, educate and familiarize individuals with the Better Business Cases concept. Individuals who subscribe to this training leave with the ability to make quality decisions on investments, ability to review and create new business cases, etc.

The Better Business Cases is led or coordinated by certified Better Business Cases professionals with several years of classroom and field experience. The training is guided by the well-prepared schedule, which contains the period of training when it starts and ends each day and some other important details. Please click here to view our Better Business Cases Training schedule.

Unlike the certification exams for the Practitioner qualification, the Better, Business Cases Training doesn’t have any eligibility criteria or prerequisite. It is for those individuals who desire to have the knowledge of the Better Business Cases Methodology.

Objectives

The objectives of the Better Business Cases Training in a classroom give a clear sense of what we hope to achieve with our students during training sessions.  The objectives as highlighted below is also intended to give students a heads up on what to expect when they register for training with us:

    Introduce students to the basics, terminologies and the Better Business Cases Methodology in general.

    Expose students to the intricacies on each of the Better Business Cases qualification

    Adequately equip students to be able to apply what they have learned to real life situations in their organizations.

    Help students develop the ability to create, review, and adapt business cases.

    To equip students properly for the certification examinations

    Help Individuals fulfill their desires of becoming Better Business Cases certified with ease.

Better Business Cases course is a well-prepared program of study that is structured to equip individuals with the knowledge of how to create, review and adopt effective business cases. The Better Business Case course teaches its students a systematic and objective approach to all stages of the business case development.

Individuals who take this course are better equipped to make smart investment choices that will result in a public value for their various organizations.

The Better Business Cases methodology is based on the proven five case model initiated by the UK government as a best practice approach to organizing spending proposals and enhancing cost-conscious business decisions. The five case model of the Better Business Cases are highlighted below:

    Strategic case: this is the first one and it demonstrates business synergy and strategic fit.

    Economic case: this aims to optimize public value

    Commercial case: involves ensuring a viable and well-structured deal

    Financial case: involves ensuring a disable and affordable project

  Management case: this is the last of the five and it demonstrates that the project can be delivered successfully

The Better Business Cases examination is structured in according to the two different qualifications it offers:

Foundation qualification

    Multiple choice

    50 questions

    25 marks required to pass (out of 50  available) – 50%

    40 minutes duration

    Closed-book

Practitioner qualification

    Objective testing based on a case study scenario

    4 questions of 20 marks each

    40 marks required to pass (out of 80 available) – 50%

    2.5 hours duration

    Open book exam (International Guide to developing the Project Business Case and International Guide to developing the Program Business Case only)

Successful exam registration always precedes the eventual sitting of the exams. Candidates who have fully registered and are willing to understand the Better Business Cases Exam sitting process.

The Better Business Cases training does not have any eligibility criteria or prerequisites, but the Practitioner certification examination does as stated below according to its qualification:

    The Foundation qualification has no prerequisites considering it is the entry level and the first step individuals must take to begin their journey of becoming certified.

    The Practitioner qualification requires that candidates must have passed the Foundation qualification before registering or be considered eligible for the certification examination.

The target audience includes the category of individuals who are meant to subscribe for the Better Business Cases Training. The target audience for the Better Business Cases Training are:

The target audience includes:

    Business Analysts

    Demand Managers

    Change managers

    Benefit Managers

    Business Change Managers

    Project managers

    Business managers

    Operations Managers

    Program managers

    Portfolio managers

    Project Managers

    Senior Responsible Owners (SROs)

    Program Directors and other Directors with responsibility for the successful delivery of programs and projects

    Project Managers

    Project Team members and specialist advisers tasked with delivering a business case for investment

    Officers involved in the scrutiny and review of investment proposals.

    Auditors

    Other persons interested

Individuals who register with us for the Better Business Cases training will have access to the following:

    First-class lectures by professional Better Business Case trainers.

    Minimum of 3 days lectures of Change Management Education.

    Free access to Change Management Exam practice questions

    Better Business Cases study materials and study tips

    Periodic quizzes at the end of each session. This is aimed at tracking students learning progress.

Does Better Business Cases Training include exams?

No, the Better Business Case training and exam are two different things. However, you can register for the two with us.

Who conducts the Better Business Cases Training in Nigeria?

Yes, this course is fully accredited and Harrybaker Training Institute is accredited to train this course and also administer exams to candidates.

Are there prerequisite?

Unlike the Practitioner qualification that requires that you pass the Foundation qualification before being eligible, the training does not have any specific requirements.

What is the cost of the Better Business Cases Training in Nigeria?

We have the most affordable price for our Better Business Cases Training in Nigeria. Please click here to view our price list.

What is included in the fee

Our training fee covers all that is listed above. Click here to view.

What time does the course start and finishes each day?

Our classes start by 8:30 am and finishes by 5 pm daily with the tea and lunch breaks in between. Click here to view our calendar and timetable

Are there pre-course reading?

Yes, this will be made available to you immediately after payment.

How can I pay for the training?

You can pay for the training by direct bank transfer or by paying cash at our office (Seacroft Court | 1, Jide Sawyerr drive  | 2nd Roundabout (Maruwa Busstop) | Lekki | Lagos | Nigeria)

Can I pay in installment?

Yes you can, provided you balance up on or before the training commences.

What do I get before the training?

Immediately after payment before the training day, we will send you some pre-course materials for you to read and familiarize yourself with the course.

What do I get after the training?

After the training, you will get a course completion certificate confirming that you trained with the Harrybaker Training Institute. You will also get a professional certificate from the exam institute within two weeks after your exams.

Where is/is the venue of Better Business Cases Training in Nigeria?

We conduct Better Business Cases Training in Lagos, Abuja etc. However, we can also conduct Better Business Case training remotely for organizations that contact us.

Can Better Business Cases Training be organized remotely for my organization in Nigeria?

Yes, it can be organized remotely. Organizations or a group of individuals that want this should please contact us here.

Who can take the Better Business Cases Training?

Anyone can take the Better Business Cases Training as it has no specific requirements. However, taking the Better Business Case Certification exams requires that prospective candidates fulfill certain requirements. Although, this does not apply to the Better Business Case Foundation course, considering it is the entry level certification.

What is the duration of Better Business Cases Training?

The duration of our Better Business Cases Training is three days. Within this period we cover the entire Better Business Case Syllabus for the specific qualification chosen by the students extensively.

Do you conduct Better Business Cases Training on weekends?

No, we don’t conduct Better Business Cases training at our venue. However, organizations or a group of persons can make that happen by arranging a convenient time for us.

What is the Schedule of the Better Business Cases Training?

We start by 8:30 am and close by 5:00 pm. We have tea breaks and lunch breaks within this period.

What time shall I arrive at the venue?

You are advised to arrive the venue by 8:20 am latest, this will allow you some time to settle in before the training commences by 8:30 am

Does the exams come immediately after the training?

Yes for those who are ready to take the exams immediately and NO for those who are not ready, such persons can schedule a more convenient day for their exam.

How soon do I get my result after sitting the exam?

You will get your result almost immediately after your exams. This is possible with Harrybaker Training Institute because we have a scanner that marks immediately and releases the results in a minute.

How soon do I get my certificate from the examination institute?

You will get your professional certificate from the examination institute within two weeks after your exams.

What will be the exam format?

We have highlighted the examination structure of the two qualifications it offers here.

The Better Business Case Exam is the last step individuals must take before getting certified. Taking the Better Business Cases training alone does not guarantee that you will be certified. Becoming certified is determined only when the candidates have successfully passed the exams.

The Better Business Case Foundation qualification does not have any special requirement before taking the exams. However, the Practitioner qualification requires that candidates possess the Foundation certification before registering for the exam.

The exams are well structured for easy understanding by the candidates and we have highlighted their structure in the Exam format paragraph highlighted below.

What we offer

• Exam registration.

How it works

Understanding how our Better Business Cases Exams platform works is very important for a successful registration. We have highlighted them in steps below:

    Check the price for the Better Business Case Exam here.

    Convert the price in Pounds to naira using the current exchange rate on abokifx.com

    Pay into the UK account. (please contact us for clarity on this)

    After payment, you can choose the convenient date and time you wish to sit for your Better Business Case Exam. However, we request that you notify us of your preferred date and time at least two days before the date. (NB: You cannot choose a weekend since the exam Institute does not work on weekends).

    On your preferred Better Business Case Exam date, you need to come with an ID card before you will be allowed to sit for the exam( NB: Pencils and other things you will need will be provided)

About the course

The Better Business Case course is a program of study that is designed to educate individuals on the length and breadth of the Better Business Case concept. The course, among many other things, grows individuals into better decision makers and also equip them with the ability to help organizations reduce costs and unnecessary spending and at the same time optimize value.

Better Business Case course teaches a systematic and objective approach to all stages of the business case development. Like earlier stated, Individuals who take this course are better equipped to make smart investment choices that will result in a public value for their various organizations, which is why many individuals desire to get the training and even organizations want their employees trained. Another great advantage of the course is the knowledge of how to create, review, and adopt effective business cases.

The Better Business Case Exam sitting process can be stated in four steps, which are:

    Meeting the requirement (where applicable – for the practitioner exam)

    Registering for the exam

    Prepare for the exam via training – Click here to register for the Better Business Case training.

    Sit the exam

The first three steps have been explained in details earlier leaving us with the last step which is highlighted below:

How to sit for the Better Business Case Exam

The Better Business Case Exam can be taken in two ways which we have highlighted below:

    online

    offline

ONLINE

This has to do with taking the Better Business Case exam online via PC at candidates’ convenient date and time.

We do not advise Candidates to take the online method considering the nature of electricity and unreliable internet connection in Nigeria.

The Online examination portal is designed in a way that it frowns at any interruption during the exam. In the case of an interruption during the exam, the exams will be automatically canceled to the loss of the candidate.

 

Please Note: Candidates who insist on taking their Better Business Case Exam online will bear the cost of registering afresh in the case of any interruption during the exam.

OFFLINE

The Offline which is Paper-based is more advisable because it does not really have any interruption due to an epileptic power supply or poor internet connection.

The Paper-based exam is written in an accredited exam center like Harrybaker Training Institute at a specific date and time convenient for the candidate. I.e. the candidate gets to choose when he/she wants to write the exams.

Contrary to public opinion, the paper based exam does not delay in results, it will be marked same day after the exams and candidates will know their performance after few minutes. The original certificate will be sent by APMG two weeks after the exams.

NB: Candidates should notify us of their preferred date and time at least two days before the date, so we can make adequate preparations. Please check the tab on “how it works” for more details. Candidates will get their result immediately after the examination as it will be marked by a standby scanner on-ground.

Who can take the Better Business Case Exams?

The Better Business Case Exams can be taken by anyone who interested in becoming certified

How much does the Better Business Case Exam cost?

The cost of the Better Business Case Exam is according to the qualifications it offers. Please click here to see the Better Business Case Exam Cost and how you can register.

Does the Exam cost also cover for the Better Business Case training?

The Exam and Training are two different packages. The cost of the exam is different from that of the training. Please click here to view the price for the training.

What is the exam format like?

The Exam format is different for all the certification Better Business Case offers. Please click here to view the exam format.

Can I retake the Better Business Case exam if I am unable to pass the first time?

Yes you can, this will require that you pay and register for the exam again, and prepare better this time through the Better Business Case Training in a classroom.

Who is the coordinating body for the Better Business Case Exams?

The Better Business Case Exam is governed by APMG, the licensed exam Institute. However, the copyright owner of the course is the Better Business Case Academy.

How can I register for the Better Business Case Exams?

   Check the price for the Better Business Case Exam here.

   Convert the price in Pounds to naira using the current exchange rate on abokifx.com

   Pay into the UK account. (please contact us for clarity on this)

   After payment, you can choose the convenient date and time you wish to sit for your Better Business Case Exam. However, we request that you notify us of your preferred date and time at least two days before the date. (NB: You cannot choose a weekend since the exam Institute does not work on weekends).

  On your preferred Better Business Case Exam date, you need to come with an ID card before you will be allowed to sit for the exam( NB: Pencils and other things you will need will be provided)

Where do candidates sit for the paper-based Better Business Case Exam?

The Paper based exam is conducted at the Harrybaker Training Institute on the agreed upon convenient day for the Candidates.

When will I get my results after taking the certification exams?

Candidates will get their results immediately after taking the exams. We have a digital scanner marker on the ground at Harrybaker training and we will let you have your results, few minutes after you have completed the exams.

How do I know I pass the certification exams?

Pass marks for the Better Business Case examinations are as follows:

  Candidates must achieve 25/50 (50%) to pass for any of the certification.

Will I get a certificate after passing the exams and when will it be available?

Yes, you will be issued a certificate, which will officially declare you a Better Business Case certified individual. The certificate will be sent to you at exactly two weeks after your exam.

How can I prepare for the Better Business Case Certification Exam?

Prospective candidates who have registered for the exam are strongly advised to take time out for adequate preparation. You can prepare for the exams by subscribing for our Classroom training.

How much does the classroom cost?

The training fee is very affordable and the great thing is, you can pay in installment.

How long does it take to book the exam?

It takes very little time, all you have to do is to follow the steps appropriately or contact us for help.

What do I need to bring with me for the exam?

All you need to come with is your identity card, we will provide you with other things you will need.

What time shall I arrive at the venue?

You are advised to arrive the venue by 8:20 am latest, this will allow you some time to settle in before the training commences by 8:30 am

Does the exams come immediately after the training?

Yes for those who are ready to take the exams immediately and NO for those who are not ready, such persons can schedule a more convenient day for their exam.

What kind of certificate will I get?

You will get a professional certificate from the examination institute and those who subscribe for our classroom training will also get a course completion certificate.

How will I receive my certificate?

You will get your certificate via email, however, you can request for the hardcopy of your certificate which may take more than two weeks before the exam institute sends it

Can I cancel or change my exam date?

Once registration is complete, cancellation of the exam is not allowed, however, the exam date can be changed with valid reasons and well communicated to us before the exam date.