Cost-Benefit Analysis in Financial Decision Making Training

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EduCore Global Skills offers Cost-Benefit Analysis in Financial Decision Making Training for Finance Officers and related professionals. The course page shows current 5 Days, available locations such as Nairobi, Kenya; Kisumu, Kenya; Mombasa, Kenya; Naivasha, Kenya, fees where published, upcoming dates, and registration details.

Where can I take Cost-Benefit Analysis in Financial Decision Making Training training?

EduCore Global Skills offers Cost-Benefit Analysis in Financial Decision Making Training training in Nairobi, Kenya; Kisumu, Kenya; Mombasa, Kenya; Naivasha, Kenya, with virtual live online, physical classroom, and customized in-house corporate delivery where available.

How long is Cost-Benefit Analysis in Financial Decision Making Training?

Cost-Benefit Analysis in Financial Decision Making Training is listed as 5 Days. The course page shows the current duration, available dates, delivery format, and registration options.

Who is Cost-Benefit Analysis in Financial Decision Making Training for?

Cost-Benefit Analysis in Financial Decision Making Training is designed for Finance Officers, Accountants, Auditors, Budget Officers, Treasury Staff, Finance Managers and organizations that need practical capability in Financial Management, Banking, and Insurance.

Module 1: Foundations of Cost-Benefit Analysis and Financial Decision Making

Core competencies for Foundations of Cost-Benefit Analysis and Financial Decision Making.

• Principles and Purpose of Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA)
• CBA within Strategic and Financial Decision-Making Frameworks
• Identifying Financial, Economic, Social, and Opportunity Costs
• Defining Benefits, Outcomes, and Decision Criteria
• Establishing the Scope, Baseline, Time Horizon, and Analytical Perspective

Module 2: Cost Identification, Classification, and Measurement

Core competencies for Cost Identification, Classification, and Measurement.

• Direct, Indirect, Fixed, Variable, and Incremental Costs
• Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operating Expenditure (OPEX)
• Sunk Costs, Opportunity Costs, and Avoidable Costs
• Lifecycle Costing and Total Cost of Ownership
• Developing Comprehensive Cost Structures and Cost Estimates

Module 3: Benefit Identification, Valuation, and Monetization

Core competencies for Benefit Identification, Valuation, and Monetization.

• Identifying Direct and Indirect Financial Benefits
• Quantifying Revenue Enhancement and Cost-Saving Benefits
• Valuing Intangible and Non-Market Benefits
• Willingness-to-Pay and Proxy Valuation Techniques
• Avoiding Double Counting and Bias in Benefit Estimation

Module 4: Time Value of Money and Discounted Cash Flow Analysis

Core competencies for Time Value of Money and Discounted Cash Flow Analysis.

• Time Value of Money in Financial Evaluation
• Present Value, Future Value, and Discounting Techniques
• Selecting and Applying Appropriate Discount Rates
• Developing Discounted Cost and Benefit Cash Flows
• Real versus Nominal Values, Inflation, and Timing Considerations

Module 5: Financial Appraisal and Investment Decision Metrics

Core competencies for Financial Appraisal and Investment Decision Metrics.

• Net Present Value (NPV) Analysis
• Internal Rate of Return (IRR) and Modified IRR
• Benefit-Cost Ratio (BCR) and Profitability Index
• Payback and Discounted Payback Periods
• Interpreting and Comparing Investment Appraisal Indicators

Module 6: Incremental Analysis and Alternative Evaluation

Core competencies for Incremental Analysis and Alternative Evaluation.

• Establishing the Business-as-Usual and Counterfactual Scenario
• Incremental Costs and Incremental Benefits
• Comparing Mutually Exclusive Investment Alternatives
• Replacement, Outsourcing, Expansion, and Make-or-Buy Decisions
• Ranking Projects under Capital and Resource Constraints

Module 7: Risk, Uncertainty, and Sensitivity Analysis

Core competencies for Risk, Uncertainty, and Sensitivity Analysis.

• Identifying Financial and Operational Risk Variables
• One-Way and Multi-Variable Sensitivity Analysis
• Scenario Analysis: Base, Best, and Worst Cases
• Break-Even and Switching-Value Analysis
• Probability-Based Analysis and Introduction to Monte Carlo Simulation

Module 8: Economic, Social, and Public-Sector Cost-Benefit Analysis

Core competencies for Economic, Social, and Public-Sector Cost-Benefit Analysis.

• Financial versus Economic Cost-Benefit Analysis
• Economic Pricing, Shadow Pricing, and Market Distortions
• Externalities and Wider Economic Impacts
• Social Costs, Social Benefits, and Distributional Considerations
• Applying CBA to Public Investments, Infrastructure, and Development Programs

Module 9: Building Robust CBA Models and Decision Dashboards

Core competencies for Building Robust CBA Models and Decision Dashboards.

• Structuring Professional Cost-Benefit Models in Excel
• Developing Assumptions, Inputs, Calculations, and Output Schedules
• Integrating NPV, IRR, BCR, Sensitivity, and Scenario Analysis
• Model Validation, Error Checking, and Assumption Testing
• Creating Executive Dashboards and Decision-Support Summaries

Module 10: Strategic Decision Making and CBA Capstone

Core competencies for Strategic Decision Making and CBA Capstone.

• Interpreting CBA Results for Management and Investment Committees
• Integrating Financial, Strategic, Risk, and Sustainability Considerations
• Developing Evidence-Based Investment Recommendations
• Communicating CBA Findings to Executives and Stakeholders
• Capstone: Preparing and Presenting a Complete Cost-Benefit Analysis for an Investment Decision

How is Cost-Benefit Analysis in Financial Decision Making Training delivered?

Cost-Benefit Analysis in Financial Decision Making Training is delivered through instructor-led classroom, live online, private in-house corporate training depending on the selected cohort or organizational arrangement.

Where can I take Cost-Benefit Analysis in Financial Decision Making Training?

Cost-Benefit Analysis in Financial Decision Making Training is available in Nairobi, Kenya; Kisumu, Kenya; Mombasa, Kenya; Naivasha, Kenya; Nakuru, Kenya; Kampala, Uganda; Kigali, Rwanda; Johannesburg, South Africa; Accra, Ghana; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Pretoria, South Africa; Cape Town, South Africa; Lagos, Nigeria; Abuja, Nigeria; Cairo, Egypt; Muscat, Oman; Istanbul, Turkey; Alexandria, Egypt. Current dates are shown only where real sessions have been configured.