The Complete Guide to Feasibility Studies: Preparation, Analysis, and Evaluation
Introduction
This programme is designed to provide participants with the practical skills and strategic insights needed to prepare, analyse, and evaluate feasibility studies with confidence. Whether you are developing your own study or assessing one prepared by others, this course equips you with a comprehensive toolkit to ensure objectivity, accuracy, and impact.
By blending financial modelling, market and technical analysis, and scenario evaluation, participants will gain a solid understanding of how to create feasibility studies that support sound business decisions and reduce risks.
Objectives
By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
* Prepare and analyse comprehensive feasibility studies.
* Identify and test assumptions while structuring convincing arguments.
* Present findings in a clear, simple, and objective manner.
* Build feasibility study financial models using Microsoft Excel.
* Perform scenario and sensitivity analysis to strengthen business plans and projections.
* Critically analyse feasibility studies to uncover merits and shortcomings.
Course Content & Daily Agenda
Day 1: Introduction and Foundations of Feasibility Studies
* Defining feasibility studies and their objectives
* Distinguishing feasibility studies from business plans
* Understanding the feasibility study cycle
* Preparation steps and essential elements
* Workshop: Structuring a feasibility study
Day 2: Core Elements of Feasibility Studies
* Key components of a feasibility study report
* Executive summary and report outline
* Market feasibility and research techniques
* Data types, sales projections, and analysis
* Technical, supply, and operational feasibility
* Case Study: Market and technical feasibility assessment
Day 3: Financial Feasibility and Excel Modeling
* Introduction to financial feasibility
* Project costs: direct, indirect, and ongoing
* Building feasibility study financial models in Excel
* Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)
* Cost of Equity using the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
* Calculating UFCF and terminal value
* Workshop: Developing a feasibility financial model
Day 4: Advanced Financial Analysis & Appraisal
* Using sensitivity tables and scenario analysis
* Key financial analysis parameters (liquidity, operating, leverage, security, profitability ratios)
* Investment appraisal techniques:
* Breakeven analysis
* Payback period
* Net Present Value (NPV)
* Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
* Profitability Index
* Group Exercise: Applying appraisal techniques to real project data
Day 5: Evaluation, Recommendations, and Implementation
* Internal recommendations and forming conclusions
* Evaluating feasibility studies for reliability and accuracy
* Common mistakes in interpreting feasibility study results
* Turning feasibility findings into actionable implementation plans
* Final Group Activity: Presenting a feasibility study evaluation and strategy
Who Should Attend
* Business analysts and financial planners
* Project managers and entrepreneurs
* Consultants and investment professionals
* Senior executives evaluating business opportunities
* Anyone responsible for preparing or reviewing feasibility studies
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