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Course Details:


Project Investment Appraisal
Course Code PIA
Description: This course provides a basic understanding of the technique of Investment Appraisal and its use within Project Approvals, decision making, and tender assessment.
Aim: To provide personnel with an understanding of the principles of Investment Appraisal and the emphasis placed on its use by the MOD.
Duration: 1 day non-residential.
Pre-Requisites: Whilst there is no pre-course reading for Project Investment Appraisal, delegates are strongly advised to attempt the e-learning module for Investment Appraisal from DA-CMT (formally dblearning) before attending this course.
Designed For: Personnel who are likely to be involved in preparation or scrutiny of Investment Appraisals.
Cost for Non MoD Applicants: The cost of this course is £310.00 excluding VAT. Details of payment options will be sent in a confirmation e-mail when you apply for the course.
Objectives: By the end of the course delegates will be able to:

• State Treasury and MOD Investment Appraisal policy;
• List and explain the stages of Investment Appraisal;
• Detail how a Discounted Cash Flow is prepared;
• Detail how non-costed factors are assessed;
• Detail how relative risk between options can be calculated;
• Explain the connection between Investment Appraisal and COEIA
Related Learning: • Investment Appraisal (E043).