Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Master the structure and essential components of a comprehensive, high-quality **Feasibility Study** report.
• Conduct a rigorous **Market and Economic Feasibility Analysis**, including demand and revenue projections.
• Evaluate **Technical Feasibility**, assessing the availability of necessary technology, skills, and infrastructure.
• Analyze **Operational and Schedule Feasibility**, determining if the project can be executed within organizational constraints.
• Apply key financial metrics, including **Net Present Value (NPV)** and **Internal Rate of Return (IRR)**, for evaluation.
• Identify and assess major legal, environmental, and regulatory risks associated with the proposed project.
• Synthesize findings from all analysis areas into a clear, evidence-based Go/No-Go recommendation.
• Develop a concise **Executive Summary** that frames the business problem and justifies the final recommendation.

• Business Analysts and Strategy Professionals
• Project Managers involved in the initiation and justification phase
• Financial Analysts and Investment Decision Makers
• Senior Leaders and Executive Sponsors evaluating strategic initiatives
• Consultants preparing proposals for clients

• Group Workshop: Conducting a Mini-Feasibility Study (TELOS analysis) for a sample proposal
• Individual Exercises: Calculating NPV and IRR for project scenarios and performing a basic sensitivity analysis
• Case Studies: Analyzing successful and failed projects based on the rigor of the initial feasibility study
• Workshop: Structuring and drafting the Executive Summary of a Feasibility Report
• Discussions: Strategies for managing stakeholder pressure during the feasibility assessment phase

Unit 1: Feasibility Study Fundamentals and Planning

• Defining the purpose and value of a feasibility study in the project lifecycle (pre-initiation).
• Mastering the structure and contents of a typical feasibility study report.
• Defining the **Scope and Objectives** of the study and the necessary data collection plan.
• Distinguishing between a feasibility study, a business case, and a project charter.

Unit 2: Technical and Operational Feasibility Analysis

Execution and Capability
• Evaluating **Technical Feasibility**: required technology, infrastructure, and resource availability.
• Assessing **Operational Feasibility**: alignment with organizational goals and current business processes.
• Analyzing **Schedule Feasibility**: high-level estimation of effort and time constraints.
• Conducting a preliminary **Risk and Dependency Analysis** related to technical and operational aspects.

Unit 3: Economic and Financial Feasibility

Investment and Return
• Techniques for developing reliable **Cost and Revenue Projections** (three-point estimation).
• Mastering key financial metrics: **Net Present Value (NPV)**, **Internal Rate of Return (IRR)**, and Payback Period.
• Conducting **Sensitivity Analysis** to understand how changes in key variables impact viability.
• Analyzing funding sources, capital requirements, and return on investment (ROI).

Unit 4: Market, Legal, and Socio-Cultural Feasibility

External Factors
• Conducting a **Market Analysis**: demand forecasting, competitor analysis, and market share potential.
• Evaluating **Legal and Regulatory Feasibility**: permits, compliance, intellectual property, and contracts.
• Assessing **Socio-Cultural Feasibility**: environmental impact, community support, and organizational culture fit.
• Techniques for gathering and validating both primary and secondary market data.

Unit 5: Synthesis, Evaluation, and Recommendation

Decision Point
• Techniques for weighing and synthesizing the results from all areas of feasibility analysis.
• Developing a clear, evidence-based **Evaluation Matrix** to compare options.
• Writing a compelling **Go/No-Go Recommendation** and clearly articulating the associated business risk.
• Mastering the creation of a concise, persuasive **Executive Summary** for the final report.