An intensive professional development training course on
Finance for Engineers, Project & Technical Professionals
Mastering Project and Capital Investment Finance
Why Choose Finance for Engineers, Project & Technical Professionals Training Course?
Innovate or die! Nokia and Kodak are both recent examples of once great companies that failed to heed this dire warning. New technologies are at the core of disruptive business models and the company’s ability to innovate critically depends on its ability to bring forward, evaluate and develop new processes and technologies. This has put unprecedented demands on engineers, project and technical managers to not just understand the principles of project finance but also to be able to communicate and apply them effectively.
This hands-on Finance for Engineers, Project & Technical Professionals training course will focus on practical financial skills directly relevant for understanding, planning and presenting persuasive project evaluations for investment decision-making.
This Finance for Engineers, Project & Technical Professionals training course will feature:
- A guide to mastering business finance fundamentals
- Getting to grips with financial analysis and interpretation
- Mastering business forecasting methods
- Comprehensive guide to cost estimating techniques
- Guide to sources of funding and capital structure
- Best practice in capital investment analysis
- Practical tips and guidance on project appraisal models
What are the Goals?
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Analyse and interpret company financial statements
- Understand cost behaviour and common costing approaches
- Select and implement appropriate cost estimation techniques
- Use effective tools to produce reliable cash flow forecasts
- Build powerful investment appraisal models using Excel
- Prepare and present capital investment appraisals
The Course Content
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Certificate and Accreditation
- AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the course
How Aztech Saudi Can Enhance Your Professional Career
At Aztech Saudi, we believe that professional development is the foundation of long-term career success. This training course is expertly designed to equip individuals with practical skills, forward-thinking strategies, and the confidence to navigate today’s dynamic work environments. Each course is delivered by subject matter specialists with extensive industry experience, ensuring that every learning experience is relevant, impactful, and aligned with real-world challenges. Whether you're looking to strengthen your technical expertise, enhance leadership abilities, or stay ahead of industry trends, Aztech Saudi provides the tools you need to elevate your performance and deliver measurable value to your organization.
Our training is more than just knowledge transfer—it’s a catalyst for career transformation. By participating in our courses, professionals gain a competitive advantage in their fields, improve their decision-making capabilities, and position themselves for new opportunities and leadership roles. We take pride in supporting individuals across various sectors and career stages, helping them unlock their full potential through high-quality, globally benchmarked learning experiences. With Aztech Saudi as your development partner, you’re not only investing in education—you're investing in a stronger, more successful future.
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