This course will feature:

• What is a feasibility study
• When is a feasibility study used
• How to develop a feasibility study
• How to critically analyse a feasibility study

By the end of this course, delegates will learn about:

• Prepare and analyze feasibility studies.
• Identify crucial arguments and effectively explore the various assumptions.
• Present ideas in a simple, effective, convincing and objective manner.
• Build the feasibility study financial model using Microsoft Excel.
• Perform scenario and sensitivity analysis to improve plans and projections.
• Use stakeholder management to involve stakeholders in feasibility studies
• Apply useful planning, organization and people management skills

This course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

• Entrepreneurs and business owners
• Individuals involved in preparing, writing and analysing feasibility studies.
• Managers involved in planning and decision making.

Day 1 - Introduction and Definitions

• Feasibility Study Definitions
• Feasibility Study Objectives
• Feasibility Study versus Business Plan
• Feasibility Study Cycle
• Feasibility Study Preparation Steps
• Feasibility Study Report Elements
• Feasibility Study Appraisal and Analysis
• Identifying and Managing Key Stakeholders 
• Case Study and Group Discussion

Day 2 – THE Market Feasibility

• Market Research and Analysis
• Value Chain Analysis
• Competition
• Anticipated Future Market Potential
• Identifying Targeted Segments of Potential Buyers and Sources of Revenues
• Consideration of the Risks and Opportunities
• Sales Projections Analysis
• Analyze a Variety of Potential Business Scenarios
• Market Feasibility Decisions
• Case Study and Group Discussion

Day 3 – Technical Feasibility

• Materials, Supplies, and Storing Facilities Requirements
• Technology Requirements
• Transportation and Shipping Requirements
• Physical Location Requirements
• Labour Requirements
• Governance, Organization and Management Systems Requirements
• Case Study and Group Discussion

Day 4 – Financial Feasibility

• Calculating Project Overall Cost
• Financing Options and Statement of Sources of Funds
• Developing Project’s Financial Statements
• Sensitivity Analysis
• Financial Analysis Techniques
• Liquidity Ratios
• Operating Ratios
• Financial Leverage Ratios
• Security Ratios
• Profitability Ratios
• Quantity and Sales Breakeven Points
• Payback Period
• Net Present Value (NPV)
• Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
• Determining the most Feasible Option
• Case Study and Group Discussion

Day 5 – Feasibility Study Report and Financial Model Using Microsoft Excel

• Building the Feasibility Study Financial Model
• Developing the Feasibility Report
• Understand the Characteristics of Proper Communication
• Real Case Feasibility Study Review and Analysis
• Summary, Key Messages and Learning Outcomes

CDGA attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 75% of the total course duration.