Event: Cost-Benefit Analysis Using Microsoft Excel Course

Venue: Indepth Research Services, Nairobi, Kenya.

Event Date: 04th-06th December 2017.

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INTRODUCTION
Cost-benefit analysis is used 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 using trade-off analysis. In the course, participants 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
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• 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 and costs
• 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

TOPICS TO BE COVERED
• Cost-Benefit Analysis Fundamentals
• Costs
• Benefits
• Time Value of Money
• Time-Based Decision Criteria Measures Used in Cost Benefit Analysis
• Sensitivity Analysis

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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.

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ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
Email: outreach@indepthresearch.org
Mob: +254 715 077 817
Tel: 020 211 3814

PAYMENT
Payment should be transferred to IRES account through bank on or before C.O.B. 27th November 2017
Send proof of payment to outreach@indepthresearch.org

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For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254 715 077 817, +254 (020) 211 3814, +254 731240802, +254 735331020.
Email outreach@indepthresearch.org