Training Course on Investment Appraisal and Capital Budgeting

Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
•Understand the principles and processes of capital budgeting and investment appraisal
•Apply key financial metrics: NPV, IRR, Payback Period, Profitability Index
•Analyze project cash flows, opportunity cost of capital, and financing implications
•Incorporate risk and uncertainty into investment decisions
•Compare competing projects and make informed go/no-go decisions
•Align capital investment decisions with organizational goals and constraints
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Target Audience
This course is designed for:
•Finance and investment analysts
•Budgeting and planning officers
•Project managers and engineers involved in capital projects
•CFOs, finance directors, and senior executives
•Development partners and public sector planners
•Board members and investment committee members
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Training Methodology
•Facilitator-led sessions and technical demonstrations
•Hands-on calculations and Excel-based financial modeling
•Case studies from private and public sector investments
•Risk analysis scenarios and sensitivity testing
•Peer learning through group activities and decision simulations
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Expected Outcomes
Participants will:
•Gain a solid foundation in financial appraisal and capital budgeting
•Accurately assess and compare the financial feasibility of projects
•Understand the influence of risk, inflation, taxation, and financing options
•Make data-driven investment recommendations to decision-makers
•Improve resource allocation and investment prioritization