Feasibility Studies: Preparation, Analysis and Evaluation
Projects & Contracts · 5 Days · Public · Accredited by PMI · From USD 2,500
Overview
The overall aim of this course is to provide participants with competencies required to prepare, analyze and evaluate feasibility studies. The course involves building a feasibility study financial model using hands-on training on Microsoft Excel. The course also aims at enabling participants to appraise service and industrial investments using different capital budgeting techniques as well as analyzing the related financial parameters.
Learning Objectives
Define 'feasibility study' and compare it to 'business plan'
Identify the crucial elements in the feasibility study
Build the feasibility study financial model using Microsoft Excel
Apply different investment appraisal methods and analyze financial parameters
Analyze the feasibility study and find its merits and shortcomings
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for professionals working in projects and contracts, as well as those whose responsibilities require a stronger practical grasp of the subject and its application within their organisation.
Professionals in Management & Professional Skills
Project managers and engineers
Contracts and commercial professionals
Course Outline
Day 1 — Introduction and definitions
Definitions of 'feasibility study'
Objectives of a feasibility study
Feasibility study versus business plan
Feasibility study cycle
Day 2 — Feasibility study financial model using Microsoft Excel
Building the financial model of the feasibility study
Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)
Cost of equity using the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
Unlevered Free Cash Flow (UFCF)
Day 3 — Appraisal and analysis of the feasibility study
Financial analysis parameters
Liquidity ratios
Operating ratios
Financial leverage ratios
Day 4 — Investment appraisal analyses
Quantity and sales Breakeven Points (BEP)
Payback Period (PP)
Net Present Value (NPV)
Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
Day 5 — Evaluation and implementation of the feasibility study
Internal recommendations and conclusions
Evaluating feasibility studies
Common mistakes in using the feasibility study results
Implementing the proposals
Accreditation
Accredited by PMI. On completion delegates receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of achievement.
Yes. Feasibility Studies is accredited by PMI. Delegates who complete the course receive a PMI-accredited certificate issued through Al-Khobraa, a Saudi-registered training provider.
How long is Feasibility Studies?
Feasibility Studies runs over 5 days. The exact dates and start city for every confirmed session are listed in the dates section on this page.
How much does Feasibility Studies cost?
The fee for Feasibility Studies is USD 2,500 per delegate. Each confirmed session shows its own fee on this page, and in-house delivery for a team is quoted separately. Al-Khobraa is an approved HRDF (Hadaf) provider, so eligible Saudi employers can seek training support.
How is Feasibility Studies delivered?
Feasibility Studies is delivered as a live virtual classroom, so you can attend online from anywhere. Classroom delivery at an Al-Khobraa venue, or in-house at your own premises, can be arranged on request.
Can Feasibility Studies be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. Feasibility Studies can be delivered in-house at your own premises anywhere in Saudi Arabia or the wider GCC, with the content, dates and language tailored to your team. Contact Al-Khobraa for a quotation.