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Project Appraisal & Analysis

Tools & Techniques for Managing Project Risks & Uncertainties

Project Appraisal & Analysis
Course Schedule

CLASSROOM

23-27 Jun 2025
London
$5,950
15-19 Sep 2025
London
$5,950
30 Mar-03 Apr 2026
Dubai
$5,950
Certificate
  • Coventry Academy Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course

Training Overview

Training Overview

This Coventry Academy training course delves into the multifaceted realm of risk and uncertainty within project operations. It emphasizes the pervasive nature of uncertainties in every facet of project management, potentially influencing outcomes positively or negatively. Participants will explore a diverse array of tools and methodologies designed to aid in navigating risks and uncertainties across project content, schedules, finances, and resources. The course underscores the importance of adopting a structured approach to systematically identify, analyze, and manage uncertainties, encompassing both potential threats and opportunities. Central to the curriculum are insights derived from the PMBOK® framework, specifically focusing on its six Risk Management processes. These processes provide a robust foundation for understanding how to proactively address uncertainties throughout the project lifecycle, enhancing the likelihood of achieving successful project outcomes.

What are the goals?

This Coventry Academy training course enables attendees to:

  • Understand the use of technical, economic, financial & risk analysis in selecting projects that meet organisational objectives
  • Undertake financial analysis using Payback, NPV & IRR
  • Identify and quantify risk & uncertainties
  • Evaluate and manage risks using the latest tools & techniques
  • Manage uncertainties using Decision Trees and Project Management techniques - Network & Critical Path Analysis, Gantt Charts, Resource Planning, Contingency Planning & Earned Value Analysis

Who is this Training Course for?

This Coventry Academy training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals, but will greatly benefit:

  • New & Experienced Supervisors
  • Team Leaders & Line Managers
  • Project & Process Engineers and Managers
  • Risk Managers and Professionals
  • Professionals at All Levels Involved in Projects

The Course Content

Day One:  Project Appraisal & Analysis I
  • The Investment Criteria & The Investment Planning Process
  • Identifying Technical, Logistical & Environmental Risks
  • Economic Risk Analysis
  • Market Risk Analysis
  • Selecting Projects to meet Organisational Objectives in a COVID World
Day Two:  Project Appraisal & Analysis II – Financial Analysis
  • Estimating Income, Cashflows & Durations
  • Identifying Risks from the Projected Cashflow
  • Calculating the Cost of Finance – WACC, CAPM & Arbitrage Pricing
  • Capital Investment Appraisal Techniques - Payback; ARR, NPV, IRR etc.
  • Financial Appraisal using Spreadsheet Skills
Day Three: Project Risk & Uncertainties
  • Measuring Risk & Uncertainties - coping with COVID
  • Project Constraints
  • Balancing Scope, Time, Quality & Cost
  • Evaluating the Risks & Uncertainties – Their Likelihood & Impact
  • Risk Response Planning & Reporting – Contingency Plans to cope with on-going COVID
Day Four: Risk Management
  • The Risk Management Process at various levels of an organization and throughout the Project Life Cycle
  • The Project Manager’s Roles and Responsibilities
  • Qualitative & Quantitative Risk Analysis
  • Financial Risk Management & Derivatives
  • Sensitivity Analysis & Monte Carlo Simulation Analysis
Day Five: Managing Uncertainties
  • Decisions Trees to Manage Uncertainties and make Strategic Decisions
  • Programming Techniques – Gannt Charts, Network & Critical Path Analysis
  • Manpower Planning and Resource Smoothing & Levelling
  • Project Contingency Planning
  • Earned Value Analysis – Controlling Cost & Schedule Variances