Feasibility Studies: Preparation, Analysis and Evaluation

Course Methodology

The course uses a mix of interactive techniques such as brief presentations by the consultant and the participants, group exercises and case studies. The course also includes building a feasibility study model using Microsoft Excel software.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• 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

Target Audience

Project sponsors, senior management, functional managers, project managers and individuals involved in preparing, writing and analyzing feasibility studies. This course is worth 30 Professional Development Units (PDUs).

Target Competencies

• Planning
• Analyzing data
• Evaluating options
• Thinking proactively
• Managing scenarios
• Cognitive ability

Note

This is a hands-on training course using laptops, which will be made available by Meirc for the duration of the course. For courses outside the UAE, participants are required to bring their own laptops with a fully working version of Microsoft Excel 2016.

Meirc is assigned as a Registered Educational Provider (R.E.P.) with the Project Management Institute (PMI®). 
This course is worth 30 PDUs.