Are you looking to advance your expertise in business case development? 

The NHS England Business Case Training Team, now hosted by NHS Midlands and Lancashire (NHS ML), is excited to offer the APMG-accredited Better Business Cases™ Training. This is your chance to gain in-depth knowledge and practical skills in the HM Treasury Better Business Cases™ methodology.

Why join our training?

Our training sessions are meticulously designed to offer a comprehensive learning experience. Delivered entirely online via MS Teams, our courses utilise a mix of direct teaching, engaging exercises, real-life challenges, and insightful case studies. This approach ensures a rich, interactive learning environment, perfect for professionals seeking to deepen their understanding and practical application of business case development.

Training details:

– Foundation Course: Priced at £450 (+VAT where applicable), this course lays the groundwork for understanding the core principles of business case development. This is a 3-day course including the examination (14 continuous professional development (CPD) hours).

– Practitioner Course: At £525 (+VAT where applicable), this advanced course delves deeper, equipping you with the skills to proficiently apply the methodology in your work. This is a 3.5-day course including the examination (14 CPD hours).

Certification and Digital Badge: Our training provides a candidate-focused wrap-around approach, with additional support or coaching when required, combined with the APMG examination which we book for you and invigilate ourselves using MS teams. The certificate is an internationally recognised qualification from the accrediting body, APMG and a valuable addition to your professional credentials. Please note that a pass in the foundation examination is a pre-requisite for entry to the practitioner level.

Who should attend?

Our training is ideal for professionals involved in decision-making, senior responsible officers, project management and team members, finance, or strategic planning clinical leads or specialist advisors, as well as anyone keen on mastering the art of crafting compelling business cases.

Training dates:

Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your professional skills with our expert-led Better Business Cases™ Training. We will guide you through this journey of professional growth and success.

Bite-size training courses

How to register: Spaces are limited, ensuring a focused and interactive learning experience. To secure your place, please get in touch with us at mlcsu.nhsenglandbbc@nhs.net.

Useful documents and links 

• Better Business Case Training Prospectus
• Better Business Case Enrollment Form
• Bite Size Training Enrollment Form
• Syllabus
• Equality policy
• Exam T&Cs
• Privacy notice
• Note to invigilators – online exams booklet

NHS ML’s Digital Transformation (DT) team specialise in all aspects of digital transformation (big system or using digital as an enabler for clinical transformation) and this often starts with helping organisations to identify and obtain funding for the change project or programme. For further information, please contact Stephen McMullin, Head of DT, stephen.mcmullin1@nhs.net.

NHS Midlands and Lancashire’s Business Cases Training Team, is working together with the Heathcare Project and Change Association to support professional development. If you are interested in change management, visit the Healthcare Project Change Association website.