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Managing Benefits® Training

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Our Managing Benefits course is accredited by APMG

Online Instructor-led (5 days)

Classroom (5 days)

Online Self-paced (40 hours)

Official APMG Managing Benefits Foundation Exam

Managing Benefits Foundation and Practitioner Course Outline

This Managing Benefits Foundation and Practitioner training course explores the following areas:

Managing Benefits Foundation Section:

  • Managing Benefits Overview - What is Managing Benefits?
  • The Managing Benefits Principles
  • The Managing Benefits Cycle
  • Identifying and Quantifying Benefits
  • Benefits Value and Appraisal
  • Benefits Planning
  • Benefits Realisation
  • Portfolio-Based Benefits
  • Implementing Managing Benefits
  • Sustaining Benefits

Managing Benefits Practitioner Section:

  • Applying Managing Benefits Guidance
  • Managing and Incorporating Principles of Managing Benefits
  • Identifying and Analysing Benefits
  • Quantifying Benefits
  • Reviewing and Appraising Benefits
  • Benefits Preparation
  • Current and Future Benefit Realisation
  • Portfolio-Based Benefits Management Application
  • Maintaining Benefits
  • Responding to External Factors

Managing Benefits Training and Exam

*After completing 4 days of classroom training and successfully passing your Foundation Exam, the fifth day of this course is a flexible exam preparation day to complete at your convenience to prepare you to take and pass your Practitioner exam online.

We provide comprehensive support during the exam process to make the experience as simple as possible. This exam can be taken at a suitable time, subject to availability; online, anywhere.

Benefits of online exams include:

  • Proven higher pass rates
  • Quicker Results
  • Save Travel Costs
  • Flexibility
  • Convenient
  • Sit your exam at your home, office, or work when you are ready

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Who should attend this Managing Benefits Training Course?

This Managing Benefits™ Foundation and Practitioner training course is designed for those who wish to administer successful business change, namely, Change Managers, Change Management Professionals, Change Leaders, Change Appraisers, Change Initiators, Change Evaluators, Change Implementers, Change Enablers, and Change Support Staff. 

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this combined training course.

Managing Benefits Foundation and Practitioner Course Overview

Managing Benefits™ Foundation and Practitioner is a combined training course, which covers both Foundation and Practitioner content. The first part of this course will focus on the Foundation section, which provides delegates with a fundamental understanding of Managing Benefits principles, approaches, roles, responsibilities, and procedures. The Managing Benefits guidance that delegates will work with will allow them to acknowledge current programme, project, and portfolio management policies, and will enable them to comprehend benefits management so that the wider organisation goals are considered. Delegates will need to take a Foundation examination at the end of the Foundation teaching section.

The second part of this integrated training course will concentrate on the Practitioner material. The Practitioner segment will confirm whether the delegate possesses sufficient knowledge of Managing Benefits to adopt and apply it to real scenarios. Throughout this section of the course, delegates will have to determine solutions to example problems that may arise in the workplace. Roles and responsibilities will also be explored, as in realistic terms, delegates will need to identify what tasks need to be completed by what member of staff, hence the Practitioner course allows them to practice this. Delegates will also need to take a Practitioner exam to gain the overall certification. 

APMG International Managing Benefits™. APMG International Managing Benefits is a trademark of The APM Group Limited. All rights reserved.

We recommend Managing Benefits manual (ISBN No: TSOMAN2014BEN) prior to the course to accompany your learning. But it is not included in course fees. 

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What's included in this Managing Benefits Training Course?

  • Managing Benefits Foundation Exam
  • Managing Benefits Practitioner Exam
  • Delegate pack consisting of course notes and exercises
  • Experienced Instructor
  • Refreshments

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Official APMG Managing Benefits Foundation Examination Information

Learn the benefits management principles, practices, techniques, roles & documents. All Managing Benefits Foundation delegates will need to sit an exam to acquire the certification.

The Managing Benefits Foundation exam format

  • Question Type: Multiple choice
  • Total Questions: 50 questions per paper
  • Pass Mark: 25 marks or more required to pass (out of 50 available) - 50%
  • Duration: 40 Minutes
  • Open Book: No, this is a closed book exam

Official APMG Managing Benefits Practitioner Examination Information

Apply and tailor the Managing Benefits guidance in a scenario situation. To gain the Managing Benefits Practitioner certification, delegates must complete and pass an examination.

The Managing Benefits Practitioner exam format:

  • Question Type: Objective testing
  • Total Questions: 8 questions per paper with 10 marks available per question
  • Pass Marks: 40 marks or more required to pass (out of 80 available) - 50%
  • Duration: 2 hours 30 Minutes
  • Open Book: Yes, Managing Benefits guide only

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accredited by

Our Managing Benefits course is accredited by APMG

Online Instructor-led (3 days)

Classroom (3 days)

Online Self-paced (24 hours)

Official APMG Managing Benefits Foundation Exam

Managing Benefits Foundation Course Outline

Managing Benefits Foundation explores the following topics:

  • Managing Benefits Overview - What is Managing Benefits?
  • The Managing Benefits Principles
  • The Managing Benefits Cycle
  • Identifying and Quantifying Benefits
  • Benefits Value and Appraisal
  • Benefits Planning
  • Benefits Realisation
  • Portfolio-Based Benefits
  • Implementing Managing Benefits
  • Sustaining Benefits

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Who should attend this Managing Benefits Course?

Managing Benefits Foundation is designed for those interested in delivering change successfully, such as Senior Executives, Change Directors/Managers, Benefits Managers, Senior Responsible Owners, Change Management Professionals, Change Support Staff, Portfolio Managers and Staff.

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for Managing Benefits Foundation as it is an introductory course, so anyone can attend. 

Managing Benefits Foundation Course Overview

This Managing Benefits Foundation training course provides an insight into the approaches and systems of benefits management. Delegates will learn all about the principles that underpin Managing Benefits, and the five practices that need to be addressed within the benefits management lifecycle. Essentially, delegates will learn how to incorporate benefits management fundamentals within their own organisation, to boost project productivity, which in turn produces more advantages. The guidance encountered by delegates will enable them to recognise existing programme, project, and portfolio management strategies, and will allow them to understand benefits management in a way that corresponds with the broader objectives of the organisation. By the end of this training course, delegates will possess an understanding of Managing Benefits duties, principles, and records, and will be able to work within a benefits team. 

APMG International Managing Benefits™. APMG International Managing Benefits is a trademark of The APM Group Limited. All rights reserved.

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What's included in this Managing Benefits Training Course?

  • Managing Benefits Foundation Exam
  • Delegate pack consisting of course notes and exercises
  • Experienced Instructor
  • Refreshments

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Official APMG Managing Benefits Foundation Examination Information

Learn the benefits management principles, practices, techniques, roles & documents. All Managing Benefits Foundation delegates will need to sit an exam to acquire the certification.

The Managing Benefits Foundation exam format

  • Question Type: Multiple choice
  • Total Questions: 50 questions per paper
  • Pass Mark: 25 marks or more required to pass (out of 50 available) - 50%
  • Duration: 40 Minutes
  • Open Book: No, this is a closed book exam

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accredited by

Our Managing Benefits course is accredited by APMG

Online Instructor-led (2 days)

Classroom (2 days)

Online Self-paced (16 hours)

Official APMG Managing Benefits Practitioner Exam

Managing Benefits Practitioner Course Outline

This Managing Benefits Practitioner course covers the following subjects:

  • Applying Managing Benefits Guidance
  • Managing and Incorporating Principles of Managing Benefits
  • Identifying and Analysing Benefits
  • Quantifying Benefits
  • Reviewing and Appraising Benefits
  • Benefits Preparation
  • Current and Future Benefit Realisation
  • Portfolio-Based Benefits Management Application
  • Maintaining Benefits
  • Responding to External Factors

Managing Benefits Training and Exam

*After completing 1 day of classroom training and successfully passing your Foundation Exam, the second day of this course is a flexible exam preparation day to complete at your convenience in order to prepare you to take and pass your Practitioner exam online.

We provide comprehensive support during the exam process to make the experience as simple as possible. This exam can be taken at a suitable time, subject to availability; online, anywhere.

Benefits of online exams include:

  • Proven higher pass rates
  • Quicker Results
  • Save Travel Costs
  • Flexibility
  • Convenient
  • Take your exam at your home, office, or work when you are ready

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Who should attend Managing Benefits Training Course?

This Managing Benefits Practitioner training course is designed for those involved with change implementation, such as Change Leaders, Change Appraisers, Change Initiators, Change Evaluators, Change Implementers, Change Enablers, and Change Support Staff.

Prerequisites

Delegates must possess the Managing Benefits Foundation certification to attend this Practitioner course.

Managing Benefits Practitioner Course Overview

This Managing Benefits Practitioner training course teaches delegates how to tailor and implement Managing Benefits guidance to real workplace circumstances. Throughout, delegates will be confronted by a series of example scenarios whereby they need to select solutions to the given problem. Delegates will learn how to prepare for the application of benefits management, by adapting various principles and processes to suit the specific functions and objectives of an organisation. The fulfilment of duties and responsibilities will also be a topic of exploration, as delegates will be able to determine themselves what tasks need to be carried out as part of the benefits management lifecycles. This certification is a demonstrator of excellence in the sphere of Managing Benefits, as it shows the delegate’s ability to enforce appropriate measures that result in the maximisation of benefits, which is essential to business success.  

APMG International Managing Benefits™. APMG International Managing Benefits is a trademark of The APM Group Limited. All rights reserved.

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What's included in this Managing Benefits Training Course?

  • Managing Benefits Practitioner Exam
  • Delegate pack consisting of course notes and exercises
  • Experienced Instructor
  • Refreshments

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Official APMG Managing Benefits Practitioner Examination Information

Apply and tailor the Managing Benefits guidance in a scenario situation. To gain the Managing Benefits Practitioner certification, delegates must complete and pass an examination.

The Managing Benefits Practitioner exam format:

  • Question Type: Objective testing
  • Total Questions: 8 questions per paper with 10 marks available per question
  • Pass Marks: 40 marks or more required to pass (out of 80 available) - 50%
  • Duration: 2 hours 30 Minutes
  • Open Book: Yes, Managing Benefits guide only

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Our BCS Exam & course is accredited by BCS

Online Instructor-led (3 days)

Classroom (3 days)

Online Self-paced (24 hours)

Official BCS Practitioner Certificate in Benefits Management and Business Acceptance Exam

BCS Practitioner Certificate in Benefits Management and Business Acceptance Outline

Introduction (5%)

  • The rationale for Benefits Management
  • The rationale for Business Acceptance
  • The lifecycle for solution development
    • Analyse requirements
    • Design solution
    • Develop or procure a solution
    • Test solution

Defining the Business Benefits (15%)

  • Developing the business case
  • Contents of a business case
  • Ensuring strategic fit
  • Critical Success Factors and Key Performance Indicators
  • The value chain and value propositions
  • Drivers for business change

Benefits Classification and Networks (15%)

  • Benefits Classification
  • The measurement of anticipated benefits
  • Defining business benefits, business changes and enabling changes
  • The benefits dependency framework

Planning for Benefits Management (15%)

  • Identifying benefit owners
  • Role and responsibilities of a senior responsible owner
    • Producing the delivery plan for the benefits
  • Stakeholders in benefits management
  • Identifying relevant costs
  • Investment appraisal – payback, net present value and internal rate of return
  • Determining the discount rate

Testing for Business Acceptance (5%)

  • The objectives of acceptance testing
  • Principles of testing
  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • Acceptance testing in the system development lifecycle
  • Functional and non-functional testing

Test Design Techniques (15%)

  • Test conditions and test cases
  • Models to design tests and establish coverage
  • Test cases from selected models
    • Showing clear traceability to the requirement
    • Containing an expected result 6.4
  • Test procedure specification

Test Planning, Management and Confirmation (5%)

  • Test progress monitoring and control
    • Test progress monitoring
    • Test reporting
    • Test control 7.2
  • Incident Management
  • Confirmation Testing

Reviewing the Business Case (10%)

  • Review gateways
  • Assessing the impact of changes
  • Revising the business case
  • Reassessing the benefits

Implementing the Business Change (5%)

  • Planning the implementation
  • Implementation strategies
  • Contingency planning
  • Managing stakeholders
  • Developing the required skills and knowledge

Benefits Delivery (10%)

  • Embedding the business changes
  • Reviewing the achievement of predicted benefits
  • Defining and enacting actions and adjustments
  • Confirming delivery of the benefits plan
  • Assessing the potential for further benefits delivery
  • Signing off the business case

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Who should attend?

This course is designed for anybody who is interested in enhancing their understanding of benefits management and business acceptance. In particular, Business Analysts, Business Managers, Business Change Managers, Project Managers, and their associated staff members would benefit from this training course.

Prerequisites

There are no formal requirements for this training course, so anyone can attend. 

BCS Practitioner Certificate in Benefits Management and Business Acceptance Overview

This 3-day Managing Benefits training course helps delegates develop a rigorous approach to benefits management, covering topics including business case, delivery plan, implementation, and embedding change. On the final day of the course, you will sit the BCS Practitioner Certificate in Benefits Management and Business Acceptance exam, which will award you the Certificate on completion.

Acquiring this certification means delegates are one step closer to gaining the International Diploma in Business Analysis, as this course counts as one of four modules needed to achieve the Diploma.

By the end of this training course, you will be able to:

  • Create a business case that fits strategically and specifies success aspects and key performance indicators
  • Produce a delivery plan which recognises important stakeholders
  • Review a business case by reassessing the benefits
  • Implement business change at organisational levels

This training course is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.

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BCS Practitioner Certificate in Benefits Management and Business Acceptance Examination

Delegates will need to take an examination for BCS Practitioner Certificate in Benefits Management and Business Acceptance to acquire the certification. The exam details are as follows:

  • Duration of 1 hour
  • 15 minutes preceding reading time
  • Open book
  • Business scenario-based questions
  • The pass mark of 50%
  • Paper based examination that must be taken in-person at an assessment centre

Additional time is granted to delegates whose native language is not the language the exam is formulated in. 

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BCS Practitioner Certificate in Benefits Management and Business Acceptance Examination

Delegates will need to take an examination for BCS Practitioner Certificate in Benefits Management and Business Acceptance to acquire the certification. The exam details are as follows:

  • Duration of 1 hour
  • 15 minutes preceding reading time
  • Open book
  • Business scenario-based questions
  • The pass mark of 50%
  • Paper based examination that must be taken in-person at an assessment centre.

Additional time is granted to delegates whose native language is not the language the exam is formulated in. 

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Managing Benefits® Training FAQs

FAQ's

Yes, all our Managing Benefits training courses are accredited by APMG (Accrediting Professional Managers Globally).
Yes, there are exams for both Foundation and Practitioner certifications. Exams are included with the selected training course.
Yes, delegates will receive a pre-course reading pack, taken from the official APMG Managing Benefits® manual. They should read Chapter 1 (Introduction), Chapter 2 (What is Benefits Management?), Chapter 3 (The Benefits Management Principles), and the Glossary. We recommend you complete this reading to maximise your chances of success.
Delegates must be familiar with: The Benefits Management model (page 9), seven principles, and five practices, nine themes that are present throughout (pages 8-10). Furthermore it will be beneficial to understand and be able to recite the key characteristics of benefits management success (page 10) and understand the difference between output, outcome, capability, and benefit (table 2.1, and page 17) and provide own examples. (All page numbers are extracted from the official APMG Managing Benefits® manual).
Our Managing Benefits® courses are designed for Change Leaders/Directors, Change Initiators, Change Implementers, Change Appraisers and Analysers, and Change Support Staff.
Yes, delegates will be set around 2 hours of homework per day.
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