A PMI Certified Training Course
Project Appraisal & Analysis
Tools & Techniques for Managing Project Risks & Uncertainties
Why Choose Project Appraisal & Analysis Training Course?
The Project Appraisal & Analysis Training Course provides a comprehensive foundation for evaluating projects in today’s rapidly changing and unpredictable business environment. As organisations encounter increasing volatility, the ability to thoroughly appraise technical, economic, financial, and risk-related aspects becomes essential for securing long-term sustainability and profitability. This course helps participants build the analytical capability required to select the most viable and strategically aligned investments.
Through this Project Appraisal & Analysis Course, participants examine how global disruptions influence project viability, profitability, and decision-making. They learn to forecast potential impacts, assess uncertainties, and apply proven strategies to safeguard project performance. The training reinforces the importance of robust project appraisal processes that withstand market fluctuations and support value-driven outcomes.
This Project Appraisal & Analysis Training Course incorporates a strong practical component through real-world case studies and hands-on evaluation exercises. Delegates develop an in-depth understanding of the latest international analytical tools and techniques, ensuring the skills they gain translate into immediate, measurable value for their organisations.
What are the Goals?
The Project Appraisal & Analysis Course aims to strengthen participants’ ability to evaluate project feasibility, financial returns, and risk exposures using internationally recognised methodologies. The course prepares professionals to make informed, strategic decisions based on clear analytical insight.
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Conduct comprehensive technical, economic, financial, and risk analysis to support objective project selection.
- Perform rigorous financial evaluations using Payback, ARR, NPV, IRR, and related appraisal techniques.
- Identify and quantify risks and uncertainties across project life cycles.
- Apply advanced tools to evaluate and manage risks effectively in volatile conditions.
Manage uncertainties using techniques such as decision trees, Gantt Charts, Critical Path Analysis, manpower planning, contingency planning, and earned value analysis.
Who is this Training Course for?
The Project Appraisal & Analysis Training Course is ideal for professionals involved in project evaluation, planning, oversight, and decision-making. It supports individuals seeking to strengthen their analytical expertise and enhance project success rates across diverse sectors.
This training course will greatly benefit:
- New and experienced supervisors
- Team leaders and line managers
- Project and process engineers and managers
- Risk managers and related professionals
- Individuals involved in planning, analysing, or overseeing project activities
These participants will gain the essential tools to evaluate options, assess feasibility, and guide sound investment decisions.
How will this Training Course be Presented?
This Project Appraisal & Analysis Training Course uses a dynamic combination of practical application, interactive discussions, and analytical exercises. The focus is on enabling participants to apply project appraisal techniques immediately and confidently in their organisational settings.
Delegates engage in hands-on project appraisal activities using contemporary analytical tools and financial modelling techniques. Real-life case studies ensure that concepts are grounded in realistic scenarios, enhancing workplace relevance. Discussion-driven learning encourages critical thinking, constructive evaluation, and the practical testing of project theories.
Training approaches include:
- Interactive lectures and guided demonstrations
- Practical analysis of real project case studies
- Group-based problem solving and discussion sessions
- Spreadsheet-based financial modelling
- Application of advanced risk and uncertainty evaluation tools
The Course Content
- The Investment Criteria & The Investment Planning Process
- Identifying Technical, Logistical & Environmental Risks
- Economic Risk Analysis
- Market Risk Analysis
- Selecting Projects to meet Organisational Objectives in a COVID World
- Estimating Income, Cashflows & Durations
- Identifying Risks from the Projected Cashflow
- Calculating the Cost of Finance – WACC, CAPM & Arbitrage Pricing
- Capital Investment Appraisal Techniques - Payback; ARR, NPV, IRR etc.
- Financial Appraisal using Spreadsheet Skills
- Measuring Risk & Uncertainties - coping with COVID
- Project Constraints
- Balancing Scope, Time, Quality & Cost
- Evaluating the Risks & Uncertainties – Their Likelihood & Impact
- Risk Response Planning & Reporting – Contingency Plans to cope with on-going COVID
- The Risk Management Process at various levels of an organization and throughout the Project Life Cycle
- The Project Manager’s Roles and Responsibilities
- Qualitative & Quantitative Risk Analysis
- Financial Risk Management & Derivatives
- Sensitivity Analysis & Monte Carlo Simulation Analysis
- Decisions Trees to Manage Uncertainties and make Strategic Decisions
- Programming Techniques – Gannt Charts, Network & Critical Path Analysis
- Manpower Planning and Resource Smoothing & Levelling
- Project Contingency Planning
- Earned Value Analysis – Controlling Cost & Schedule Variances
Certificate and Accreditation
- AZTech certificate of completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
- The applicable PMI Professional Development Units/Contact Hours will be reflected in the Certificate of Completion
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