About Infrastructure Business Cases
Overview
Infrastructure Business Cases - International Certification
Benefits of Infrastructure Business Cases
For Individuals
- Understand and apply the necessary tools to develop effective business cases and spending proposals for large infrastructure initiatives.
- Work collaboratively with international funders and development banks by understanding their expectations for infrastructure business case quality and rigor.
- Learn how to frame infrastructure projects around value for money, strategic alignment, and long-term sustainability.
- Understand how to develop business cases in relation to other project management best practises.
- Gain formal recognition as someone who can develop and assess infrastructure business cases that meet international standards (such as the Five Case Model).
For Organizations
- Helps teams develop high-quality, evidence-based business cases that are more likely to secure funding from governments, donors, and investors.
- Ensures projects are planned and appraised using globally recognized standards (e.g. the Five Case Model), increasing credibility and transparency.
- Promotes rigorous assessment of options for more strategic, cost-effective, and sustainable infrastructure investments.
- Helps staff identify and mitigate commercial, financial, and delivery risks early in the project lifecycle.
- Reduces reliance on external consultants, shortens review cycles, and promotes a more informed, capable project delivery team.
Useful links
Useful links
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Infrastructure Business Case: International Guidance
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Infrastructure Business Case: International Guidance annexes
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Infrastructure Business Case: International Case Study
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G20 Principles for Infrastructure Project Preparation
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UN Sustainable Development Goals
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Infrastructure Business Cases Foundation
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 3, Feasibility Assessment level 3
Same as above plus Methods and Tools level 3, Feasibility Assessment level 4
knowledge
Infrastructure Business Case Practitioner
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 4, Feasibility Assessment up to level 4
Same as above plus Methods and Tools level 4
knowledge
Infrastructure Business Cases Foundation
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 3, Feasibility Assessment level 3
Same as above plus Methods and Tools level 3, Feasibility Assessment level 4
knowledge
Infrastructure Business Case Practitioner
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 4, Feasibility Assessment up to level 4
Same as above plus Methods and Tools level 4
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FAQs
The International Infrastructure Business Case methodology is a systematic and objective approach to the development of a “business case” (or spending proposal). It can be used for any infrastructure project or programme in any country. It is based on the UK Government’s “Better Business Case” methodology, but specifically adapted for infrastructure programmes and projects, reflecting international best practice and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The methodology is explained in the Guidance, together with annexed templates and case study.
The methodology is relevant to any type of projects or programmes in the Infrastructure sector whether economic (such as transport or telecommunications), environmental (such as power or waste management) or social (such as education, health or housing).
Yes. This is because the questions you need to ask to develop an infrastructure project are the same across the world (although the answers may differ).
The Guidance reflects the G20 Principles for Infrastructure Project Preparation adopted by the Infrastructure Working Group.
The course is a training programme built around the International Infrastructure Business Case Guidance, together with its accompanying templates and case study. It provides a step by step guide to developing a business case, through:
- Establishing the strategic need for the project - why the project is needed.
- Setting clear objectives - what you want to achieve from the investment.
- Considering a wide range of potential solutions - ensuring the best balance of benefits, cost and risk.
- Considering if it is commercially viable and financially affordable.
- Putting the arrangements in place to successfully deliver the proposal.
The course prepares you for an exam.
Yes, course attendance is mandatory and is the only way you can access the examinations.
The Infrastructure Business Cases Foundation examination is currently available in English, Bahasa (Indonesia), Brazilian Portuguese, French, Latin American Spanish and Ukrainian.
The Infrastructure Business Cases Practitioner examination is currently available in English, Brazilian Portuguese and Ukrainian.
Further translations will be progressed subject to market demand.
Training courses and examinations are based on the ‘Infrastructure Business Case – International Guidance’, which comprises 3 parts: the guidance, annexes, and case studies. These have been developed by the UK’s National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (formerly known as the Infrastructure Projects Authority), with assistance from industry experts, and approved by the Better Business Case Standards Board (in the UK).
The Guidance documents are available to download, in English, free of charge from the Gov.UK website.
The guidance is available in Latin American Spanish from the Columbian Planning Department (DNP) website:
The guidance is available in Brazilian Portuguese from the Ministry of the Economy website.
The supporting publications are currently available in English, Brazilian Portuguese and Latin American Spanish.
Foundation and Practitioner courses are generally delivered over five half-days. It is well worth investigating with individual providers, as many will offer tailored and blended learning solutions.
The Foundation level exam comprises:
- Multiple Choice Questions
- 50 questions
- 25 marks or more required to pass (out of 50 available) - 50%
- 40 minutes duration
- Closed book
The Practitioner level Exam format is:
- Complex multiple choice questions
- 2 ½ hours duration
- 40 marks required to pass (out of 80 marks available) - 50%
- Open book: candidates can refer to the Infrastructure Business Case: International Guidance, Annexes and Case Studies during the exam