Overview
This course presents projects as investment initiatives that need to yield economic, social and financial returns, creating value for investors and other stakeholders (e.g., community) that have participated. Tools and techniques to gauge viability and elements of the business case are discussed. Projects are building blocks to strategy implementation; thus, the links between strategy, projects and benefits realisation are also discussed. Why Should an Individual Attend?
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Strategic investment mindset: Shift your perspective to see projects as investment initiatives designed to deliver economic social and financial returns for stakeholders.
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Viability tools: Gain handson experience with proven tools and techniques to assess project viability and strengthen decisionmaking.
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Business case mastery: Learn to craft compelling business cases that secure buyin and funding by clearly demonstrating value creation.
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Strategy alignment: Understand how projects serve as building blocks of strategy implementation ensuring benefits are realized and objectives achieved.
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Governance and portfolios: Develop insight into governance structures and portfolio management processes that balance risk and maximize returns.
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Beyond technical scope: Elevate your role from technical execution to strategic leadership by appreciating the operational and investment dimensions of projects.
Outcomes
On completion of this course, you will be able to:
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Projects as investments: See projects not just as tasks, but as strategic investments that deliver measurable returns.
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Funding mastery: Explore a full toolkit of funding mechanisms to unlock opportunities and secure resources.
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Business case essentials: Understand the necessity, purpose, and critical elements of a strong project business case that wins approval.
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Governance insight: Gain clarity on governance structures that ensure accountability, transparency, and success.
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Portfolio management: Learn how to develop and manage portfolios that balance risk, maximize value, and drive long-term growth.
Program Outline
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Planning Capital Projects
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Engineering Projects Life Cycle
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Due Diligence / Fatal Flaw Analysis, Master Plans
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Risk Management
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Strategic Market Research, Segmentation and Analysis
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Understanding Basic Concepts of Finance
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Capacity Planning.
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Engineering Analysis
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Systems Engineering Principles
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Pre and Bankable Feasibility Studies
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Capital Costs and Operational Modelling
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Investment Appraisal Analysis
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Multiple Scenario Options Analysis
Who Should Attend?
Project Sponsors/Directors
Project Managers
Project Engineers
Project Cost Controllers
Project Auditors
Other Project Professionals |
