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FINANCE FOR ENGINEERS, PROJECT, AND TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALS

Course Code
FA10
Category
FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING
Course ID
15
Course Outline
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TRAINING OVERVIEW

In today's dynamic business landscape, the imperative to innovate is more crucial than ever. Recent cautionary tales like Nokia and Kodak highlight the consequences of neglecting innovation. Disruptive business models driven by modern technologies underscore the need for engineers, project managers, and technical professionals to not only grasp project finance principles but also adeptly apply them for effective communication and decision-making.

This immersive project finance training course goes beyond theoretical concepts, offering hands-on experience in practical financial skills. Participants will gain insights into understanding, planning, and articulating compelling project evaluations essential for informed investment decision-making. Additionally, the training will introduce innovative approaches and emerging trends in project finance, ensuring participants are well-equipped for the challenges of modern business environments.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

  • Evaluate and interpret financial statements of companies with proficiency.
  • Grasp the dynamics of cost behaviour and employ prevalent costing methodologies.
  • Choose and apply suitable cost estimation techniques for accurate financial analysis.
  • Employ reliable tools to generate precise cash flow forecasts.
  • Develop robust investment appraisal models utilizing advanced Excel functionality.
  • Skilfully craft, present, and assess capital investment appraisals.

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The 'Finance for Engineers, Projects, and Technical Professionals' custom training course is designed to meet the educational needs of professionals in technical fields who may not have an extensive financial background but need financial literacy.

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO

  • Decision-making and project management.
  • Investment department staff
  • Cost and management accountants
  • Engineering project managers,
  • Technical professionals who aim to enhance their financial acumen and apply financial principles in their daily roles.
  • Individuals with a technical background and working in engineering or project management roles.

DAY ONE: 

BUSINESS FINANCE FUNDAMENTALS

  • Competitive and finance strategy fundamentals
  • Business models and their disruption
  • The context for project and capital investment
  • Financial statements - function and structure
  • Measuring financial performance and strength
  • The vital difference between profit and cash flow

DAY TWO: 

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

  • A systematic approach to financial analysis
  • Analysing and improving financial performance
  • Analysing and improving asset management efficiency
  • Analysing and interpreting capital structure and risk
  • An investor’s perspective on financial appraisal
  • Key cash flow ratios

DAY THREE: MASTERING PRICING, COSTS AND PROFIT

  • Understanding cost behaviour
  • Analysing the cost-volume-profit relationship
  • Mastering the principles of gross margin and break-even
  • Cost classification and costing concepts.
  • A strategic approach to cost reduction
  • Evaluating cost and value approaches to pricing
  • Building an Excel pricing model

DAY FOUR: 

FORECASTING METHODS FOR INVESTMENT PROJECTS

  • Forecasting fundamentals
  • Using Excel statistical analysis tools
  • Revenue forecasts: time series analysis techniques
  • Qualities of a good project cost estimate
  • Common approaches to project cost estimation
  • Identifying relevant project cash flows
  • Principles and best practice in Excel financial modelling

DAY FIVE:

PREPARING AND PRESENTING INVESTMENT APPRAISALS

  • Sources and cost of business funding
  • Funding strategy and optimal capital structure
  • The bank’s perspective on project finance
  • Principles of capital investment decision-making
  • Mastering discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis
  • Building an Excel investment appraisal model
  • Preparing and presenting an investment project appraisal

 

 

Course schedule

From 03 -Feb To 07-Feb 2025London 4450GBP Register
From 17-Mar To 21-Mar 2025Paris 4550GBP Register
From 28-Apr To 03-May 2025Barcelona 4550GBP Register
From 09-Jun To 13-Jun 2025ToKyo 6800GBP Register
From 21-Jul To 25-Jul 2025Kuala Lumpur 4700GBP Register
From 01-Sep To 05-Aug 2025Amsterdam 4700GBP Register
From 13-Oct To 17-Oct 2025London 4450GBP Register
From 24-Nov To 28-Nov 2025Paris 4550GBP Register
From 25-May To 29-May 2026Barcelona 4550GBP Register