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 Duration 21 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to Cost-Effectiveness Analysis

  • The intent and utility of cost-effectiveness reasoning
  • Contrasting cost-effectiveness with other assessment methodologies
  • Defining viable alternatives and framing decision-making questions

Identifying and Quantifying Costs

  • Direct, indirect, and opportunity costs
  • Strategies for cost classification and allocation
  • Integrating cost data into comparative evaluations

Identifying and Quantifying Outcomes

  • Variations in outcome types across different industries and settings
  • Measuring performance, benefits, or impact
  • Incorporating qualitative outcomes into structured analyses

Cost-Effectiveness Ratios and Comparative Assessment

  • Average cost-effectiveness ratios
  • Incremental cost-effectiveness ratios
  • Interpreting ratios to aid decision-making

Decision Frameworks and Analytical Methods

  • Decision matrices and scoring mechanisms
  • Sensitivity analysis for critical variables
  • Developing scenarios and comparing alternatives

Uncertainty, Assumptions, and Verification

  • Managing data gaps and imperfect information
  • Testing the robustness of cost and outcome inputs
  • Validating conclusions for stakeholder scrutiny

Presenting and Communicating Findings

  • Organising concise evaluation summaries
  • Visualising comparisons and key insights
  • Backing recommendations with robust evidence

Applied Workshop: Executing a Comprehensive Cost-Effectiveness Assessment

  • Reviewing a scenario with multiple options
  • Implementing end-to-end analytical procedures
  • Producing a decision-focused evaluation report

Wrap-up and Future Steps

Requirements

  • A solid grasp of core financial or analytical principles
  • Practical experience in assessing project alternatives or options
  • Proficiency in fundamental quantitative reasoning

Target Audience

  • Specialists engaged in decision analysis
  • Managers tasked with appraising project or investment choices
  • Analysts providing support for business, technical, or policy-related decisions

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