Training on Investment Decision-Making for Executives
Master investment decision-making with ROI, NPV, IRR, and risk analysis for executive leaders.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Advanced
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
This course equips executives and senior leaders with the tools and frameworks needed to make sound investment decisions. Participants will learn how to evaluate opportunities, assess risks, analyze financial returns, and align investment choices with organizational strategy. Through real-world case studies and practical simulations, the course builds confidence in making high-stakes financial and strategic investment decisions.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Senior executives and board members.
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Directors involved in capital expenditure or investment approval.
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Business owners and entrepreneurs.
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Department heads managing investment projects.
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Non-financial leaders seeking investment knowledge.
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Apply key principles of investment decision-making.
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Evaluate ROI, payback period, NPV, and IRR.
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Identify and mitigate investment risks.
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Align investment projects with organizational strategy.
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Strengthen governance and accountability in investment approval.
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Strategic Role of Investment Decisions
- Linking investment decisions to organizational goals
- Understanding types of investments including capital, financial, and innovation investments
- Role of executives in investment oversight and approval
- Case Study: Strategic investment decisions in successful organizations
- Practical: Align investment options with organizational objectives
Module 2: Financial Tools for Investment Appraisal
- ROI, payback period, NPV, and IRR concepts
- Discounted cash flow analysis for investment evaluation
- Using financial tools to support decision making
- Case Study: Comparing investment appraisal methods in real projects
- Practical: Evaluate sample investment proposals using financial tools
Module 3: Risk Assessment and Scenario Planning
- Identifying financial, market, and operational risks
- Sensitivity analysis and scenario planning techniques
- Evaluating uncertainty in investment decisions
- Case Study: Lessons from failed investment projects
- Practical: Conduct a risk and scenario analysis exercise
Module 4: Governance and Ethical Considerations
- Executive and board responsibilities in investment decisions
- Ensuring transparency, accountability, and compliance
- Ethical challenges in approving investment projects
- Case Study: Governance issues in major investment decisions
- Practical: Analyze ethical dilemmas in investment scenarios
Module 5: Practical Applications and Case Studies
- Industry based investment simulation exercises
- Group presentations on investment proposals
- Best practices for executive level investment decision making
- Practical: Develop and present an investment proposal
- Case Study: Real world investment success and failure analysis
Where the change lands
Organizational Impact
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Stronger, more strategic capital allocation.
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Reduced risk of poor investment choices.
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Improved governance in evaluating investment proposals.
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Greater returns on organizational investments.
Individual Impact
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Ability to assess investment opportunities critically.
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Improved decision-making based on risk-return analysis.
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Confidence in contributing to board-level investment discussions.
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Practical knowledge of financial tools used in investment evaluation.
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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