About this programme

Successful projects start with solid preparation, realistic feasibility assessments, and sustainable financing strategies. This training provides participants with the skills to design, analyze, and evaluate projects across different sectors. Participants will learn how to conduct feasibility studies, assess financial and economic viability, identify risks, and secure funding from various sources. Case studies will highlight real-world project scenarios, equipping participants with practical knowledge to develop bankable and impactful projects.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

Project managers and coordinators
Financial analysts and investment officers
Development planners and economists
Government officials responsible for project approvals
Donor agency and NGO project staff
Professionals in public and private sector project development

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

Understand the stages of project preparation and design.
Conduct technical, financial, and economic feasibility studies.
Evaluate risks and mitigation strategies in project planning.
Identify and access financing options from banks, donors, and investors.
Apply cost-benefit and sensitivity analysis in decision-making.
Draw lessons from case studies of successful and failed projects.

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Project Preparation and Design

Key stages of project identification and planning
Defining objectives, scope, and expected outcomes
Case Study: Designing a development project from concept to proposal

Module 2: Technical and Financial Feasibility

Evaluating technical requirements and resource needs
Financial modeling and cost estimation
Case Study: Feasibility assessment of an infrastructure project

Module 3: Economic and Social Analysis

Cost-benefit analysis and economic impact evaluation
Social and environmental considerations in feasibility studies
Case Study: Balancing financial viability with social benefits

Module 4: Project Financing Strategies

Sources of project financing: banks, donors, PPPs, and investors
Structuring financing agreements and repayment terms
Case Study: Financing structure of a renewable energy project

Module 5: Risk Assessment and Bankable Proposals

Identifying risks and developing mitigation plans
Preparing proposals that meet donor and investor requirements
Case Study: Turning a weak proposal into a bankable project

Impact

Where the change lands

Organizational Impact

Stronger project proposals that attract donor or investor funding
Improved ability to assess risks and ensure project sustainability
Better allocation of organizational resources toward viable projects
Enhanced accountability in project design and financing decisions

Individual Impact

Practical skills in project design, analysis, and feasibility evaluation
Ability to develop and present bankable project proposals
Increased confidence in managing financing negotiations
Competitive advantage in project management and financial analysis roles

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.

Full calendar

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