Course Information

Introduction

This course teaches how to judge whether an investment project should proceed. It shows the technical, market, financial and legal checks that drive decisions. You will work with real data and standard templates to produce a decision-ready feasibility study. The emphasis is on reproducible methods and clear reporting. The course helps teams make defensible recommendations to investors, lenders and sponsors.

Objectives

- Prepare a complete feasibility study that meets investor and lender requirements.
- Build financial models to forecast cash flows and calculate NPV, IRR and payback.
- Conduct market and demand assessments using primary and secondary data.
- Develop technical and cost estimates and translate them into project budgets.
- Identify key risks, run sensitivity scenarios and propose mitigation measures.

Who Should Attend?

- Investment analysts and project evaluators at banks and development finance institutions
- Project managers and sponsors in infrastructure, energy, and industrial projects
- Financial modelers and corporate finance professionals preparing investment cases
- Government project preparation specialists and public procurement officers
- Donor program officers and consultants responsible for project appraisal

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Daily Agenda

Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection

Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.