Financial Evaluation of Industrial Projects: Complete Guide

Master financial modeling, NPV, IRR, CAPEX & OPEX analysis to evaluate and optimize industrial investments.

What you'll learn
- Understand and apply key financial indicators such as NPV, IRR, Payback Period, and Profitability Index in project evaluation.
- Build and structure a professional financial model with CAPEX, OPEX, and cash flow statements.
- Analyze the impact of financing choices (debt vs equity) on WACC and project profitability.
- Evaluate industrial projects with sensitivity analysis and scenario modeling to support strategic decision-making.
- Apply practical methods to optimize OPEX, manage risks, and maximize value creation in real business cases

Requirements
- Basic knowledge of Excel (formulas and spreadsheets).
- A general understanding of business or finance concepts is helpful but not mandatory.
- No advanced finance or programming skills needed — everything will be explained step by step.

Description
This course is acomplete guide to the financial evaluation of industrial projects. Through practical examples, structured models, and professional methods, you will learn how to assess profitability, manage risks, and present results with impact.

Whether you are afinance professional, engineer, project manager, entrepreneur, or student, this course will equip you with the tools and confidence to makedata-driven investment decisions.

What You Will Cover in This Course

Financial fundamentals: NPV, IRR, Payback Period, Profitability Index.

CAPEX vs OPEX: Correct classification, modeling, and impact on cash flow.

Professional financial modeling: Inputs → Calculations → Outputs, complete Excel models, cash flow statements, and working capital.

WACC and financing choices: Debt/equity trade-offs, ratios, and banking covenants.

Detailed OPEX modeling: Raw materials, energy, labor, maintenance, inflation.

CAPEX phasing & ramp-up: Investment scheduling, carrying costs, and multi-year planning.

Complex Free Cash Flow: Integration of debt, subsidies, taxation, and international risks.

Scenario & sensitivity analysis:  stress testing, Monte Carlo.

Project comparison methods: Multiple criteria, mutually exclusive projects, real options.

Impact of delays: How schedule drift affects profitability and risk management.

Professional project sheets & dashboards: Excel   dashboards, complete project sheets, pitch decks, and committee presentations.

Final synthesis: From technical evaluation to strategic recommendations.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Build robust and reliable financial models.

Analyze risks and uncertainties with professional methods.

Communicate recommendations clearly to management and stakeholders.

Apply your skills to real-world industrial projects with confidence.

Who this course is for:
- Business professionals, finance managers, project managers, and engineers who want to strengthen their skills in financial modeling and project evaluation.
- Entrepreneurs and startup founders looking to evaluate investments and make data-driven funding decisions.
- MBA students, finance students, and junior analysts aiming to bridge the gap between theory and practical applications in project finance
- Anyone interested in mastering CAPEX/OPEX analysis, investment appraisal, and business valuation for industrial and corporate projects.
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