A Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI)®Registered Training Course
Investment Projects: Analysing Costs, Benefits and Making Strategic Decisions
Guiding Your Strategic Investment Decisions:
Unmasking Cost-Benefit Analysis for Project Success
Course Overview
The current economic environment has imposed many challenges to organisations around the globe irrespective of their sectors. Companies are eager to invest in new projects to maximize their success, but at the same time keen to learn the key techniques in evaluating the costs-benefits and risk associated with the new projects. A knowledge of thorough analysis of cost-benefits and risk, allows organisations to take on more complex and novel projects that only few organisations have the capabilities to understand the importance of such projects to their strategic goals.
This training course offers the delegates insights into how to evaluate the cost-effectiveness and risk of new projects. Participants will enhance their skills in analysing new projects investments, risk measurements, accounting for the impact of inflation and various cost estimation techniques. The training will be using various proven techniques to ensure that delegates maximize their understanding of different methods and techniques presented during the training. New concepts and techniques are introduced gradually to match delegates’ knowledge and progress from fundamental to advanced concepts.
This GLOMACS Investment Projects training course will highlight how to:
- Apply relevant techniques in assessing the cost-benefit of the new project
- Risk estimations for new projects
- Understanding the implications of different source of project financing
- An insight into various types of cost estimations
- Apply proper risk analysis in mitigating risks at minimal costs, and to determine appropriate contingencies for residual risks.
Training Outline
DAY 1: Cost Estimating Basics
- Project management and its importance for the organisation
- Common methods for costing new project.
- Understanding project management and cost estimation.
- Estimating cash flow related to the project.
- The cash flow conversion cycle for the new project.
- The importance of working capital for the project.
- The importance of maintaining optimum level of working capital
DAY 2: Project Cost Analysis Techniques
- Cost Behaviour and Activities
- Fixed and Variable Costs, Direct and Indirect Costs for the Project
- Cost Allocation and Absorption of Overheads for the Project
- Absorption versus Full Costing
- Project Activity Based Costing (ABC)
- Marginal Costing for the Project
- Cost-Volume-Profit (CVP)
- Scenario and sensitivity analysis using Excel
DAY 3: Project Appraisal and Capital Budgeting
- The Time Value of Money for the Project
- Future versus Present Values
- Capital investment for Project Appraisal
- Net Present Value (NPV); Internal Rate of Return (IRR); Modified Internal Rate of Return (MIRR
- Project Risk Analysis
- Simulation analysis for the NPV break-even
- Capital Rationing
- Capital Budgeting and the Profitability Index (PI)
DAY 4: Source of Finance
- Potential Funding Sources for the Project
- Project Financing Options:
- Long Term Source of Finance
- Short Term Source of Finance
- Evaluation of the Types of Finance available for the Project
- Equity Finance versus Debt Finance for the Project.
- The Cost of Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) for the Project
- Measures of Risk for the Project.
- Identify uncertainties and take mitigative or responsive action
DAY 5: Budgeting: Principles and Key Concepts
- Understanding the Context for Budgeting
- The Benefit of Budgeting and its Role for Achieving Organizational Targets
- The Shortcomings of the Budgeting Process
- Principles of Budgeting
- Main Issues with Budget Preparation
- How budget influence project investment decisions
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate with eligible Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) from National Registry of CPE Sponsor and Professional Development Units (PDUs) / Contact Hours from Project Management Institute (PMI®), will be awarded to the delegates
Accreditation
GLOMACS is proud to be an Authorized Training Partner (ATP No. 2759) with PMI®. As an ATP, GLOMACS is authorized to issue applicable Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Educational Contact Hours to participants of any of its PMI® approved training courses for PMI® Certification and Re-Certification.
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
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