Cost-Benefit Analysis Using Microsoft Excel Course

Event: Cost-BENEFIT ANALYSIS USING MICROSOFT EXCEL COURSEVenue: Indepth Research Services, Nairobi, Kenya Event Date: 4th – 8th June 2018 NITA CERTIFIED   RECENT CLIENTS 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 TOPICS TO BE COVERED ·         Cost-Benefit Analysis Fundamentals ·         Time Value of Money ·         Time-Based Decision Criteria Measures Used in Cost Benefit Analysis ·         Sensitivity Analysis ·         The Timing of Costs and Benefits and the Cash Flow Diagram ·         The Payback Period ·         The Net Present Value ·         The Principle of Equivalence Visit our website for more details. How to participate ·         Tailor make your course.   ·         Register as an individual. ·         Register as a group. ·         Become one of our partners. ·         Purchase software’s ·         Frequently asked Questions (FAQ’s)   View related courses ·         Digital marketing (Email & Social Media) and Brand Online Visibility Course ·         Mobile Phone Based Data Collection Using ODK Course ·         Microsoft Excel Skills for Business Analysis and Reporting Course ·         Use of ICT Tools in Epidemiology Course ·         ICT for Disaster Response Course ·         Micro Finance for Rural Development Course ·         Implementation of ICT in Education with Moodle Course The most popular courses ·         Small-Scale Livestock Development and Extension Techniques Course ·         Human Resource for Health Course ·         Scientific Writing, how to Prepare a Manuscript for International Journals Course ·         Value for Money Assessment practice in Project Management Course ·         GIS and Remote Sensing in Environmental management, EIA and Audit Course ·         Job Analysis and Evaluation Course View course catalogue in ICT4D and Mobile Technologies Institute For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254 715 077 817 Email outreach@indepthresearch.org   ACCOMMODATION Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer. Email: outreach@indepthresearch.org. Mob: +254 715 077 817   PAYMENT Payment should be transferred to IRES account through bank on or before C.O.B 28th May 2018. Send proof of payment to outreach@indepthresearch.org