Training course on Cost-Benefit Analysis Using Microsoft Excel

Event: Training course on Cost-Benefit Analysis Using Microsoft Excel.

Venue: Naivasha, Kenya

Event Date: 12th-14th June 2017.

INTRODUCTION

Cost-benefit analysis is used by governments and other organizations to evaluate the desirability of a given policy or to justify the allocation of scarce financial resources to attain an established performance goal. Cost-benefit analysis also provides a portable, scalable model for organizing facts, assumptions, estimates, and findings in support of complex decisions. This course introduces concepts that are applicable to selecting optimal decisions through the use of trade-off analysis. In the course, financial and program staff, such as budget and program analysts as well as project managers and contracting personnel, will learn to conduct accurate cost-benefit analyses, thereby identifying choices that increase public welfare and improve efficiency.

DURATION:

3 days

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is designed for individuals who want to understand and apply cost-benefit analysis to support decision-making in their organizations.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Select measurement(s) and measure all cost-benefit elements
• Forecast cost and benefits over a relevant time period
• Convert all costs and benefits into a common currency
• Apply a discount rate
• Calculate net present value of project net benefits
• Perform sensitivity analysis
• Evaluate alternatives and select the best value option based on costs and benefits
• Incorporate risk (uncertainty) in calculating costs and benefits
• Utilize Microsoft Excel tools to facilitate compilation and analysis of cost-benefit elements
• Reference applicable OMB guidance and Executive Orders

Tailor-Made Training

This training can also be customized for your institution upon request to a minimum of 4 participants. You can have it delivered in our training centre or at a convenient location.

How to participate

• Tailor makes your own course.
• Register as individual.
•  Register as a group.

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