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Strategic Capital Investment and Value Measurement

This course connects capital allocation decisions to long term value creation and clear performance measurement. Participants learn to appraise major investments, set targets and track whether committed capital actually delivers.

What you will be able to do

  • Align capital spending with the wider business strategy
  • Appraise large investments using discounted cash flow methods
  • Set measurable performance targets for funded projects
  • Compare competing proposals under capital rationing
  • Measure value created against the cost of capital
  • Review completed projects to sharpen future decisions

Course outline

  1. 01How capital decisions shape long term company value
  2. 02Estimating the cost of capital and hurdle rates
  3. 03Net present value, internal rate of return and payback
  4. 04Building reliable cash flow projections for projects
  5. 05Ranking and selecting projects under limited funds
  6. 06Designing performance measures for approved investments
  7. 07Economic value added and return on invested capital
  8. 08Post investment reviews and lessons learned
  9. 09Governance and approval structures for capital spend
  10. 10Presenting an investment case to decision makers

Who should attend

Finance managers, business analysts, planning staff and senior managers responsible for capital budgeting and investment decisions.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 21 Aug 2026Online5US$900
24 to 28 Aug 2026Mozambique5US$1,800
31 Aug to 4 Sep 2026Cairo5US$1,800
7 to 11 Sep 2026Accra5US$1,800
14 to 18 Sep 2026Lusaka5US$1,800
21 to 25 Sep 2026Kigali5US$1,800
28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Nairobi5US$1,800
5 to 9 Oct 2026Durban5R18,000
12 to 16 Oct 2026Johannesburg5R18,000
26 to 30 Oct 2026Mauritius5US$1,800
2 to 6 Nov 2026Dubai5US$1,800
9 to 13 Nov 2026Lagos5US$1,800
16 to 20 Nov 2026Harare5US$1,800
23 to 27 Nov 2026Kampala5US$1,800
30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026Dar es Salaam5US$1,800
7 to 11 Dec 2026Pretoria5R18,000
14 to 18 Dec 2026Cape Town5R18,000

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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