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Description
Do you understand all the factors involved in creating a proper cost estimate?
Cost estimating is more than simply compiling the purchase price and any associated costs and arriving at a final amount. In this introductory CPA Ontario course, you will learn about the many other factors included in creating a cost estimate such as lifecycle costs and cost reliability for capital investments. Cost estimating skills are exceptionally relevant for decision-makers working in government, private enterprise, or non-profit where investments are being considered.
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Key Takeaways
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Define the purpose of cost estimates.
- Establish credible cost estimates.
- Explain various cost estimating approaches.
- Manage data quality and collection.
- Demonstrate persuasive cost estimates.
- Be prepared for a project or investment that requires a cost estimate.
- Understand when to apply practical cost estimating techniques.
- Appreciate the full processes.
Who Will Benefit
Costing managers and specialists, project managers, financial analysts, and decision-makers working in government, private enterprise, or non-profit, looking for a basic comprehension of cost estimating.
How to Access the Course
This is an online session. This course is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Once registered, you can access the material at any time.
However, you will only have access to the course for 90 days after REGISTRATION.
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To access the course on your computer please visit our BlackBoard site, and log-in using the same login and password used for the Registration Portal.
Please allow up to 15 minutes after registration for the course to appear on your BlackBoard page.
Registration, cancellation, withdrawal and all other CPA Ontario PD policies can be found here.
Speaker(s)
Ajay Pangarkar, FCPA, FCMA, and Certified Training and Development Professional (CTDP), is an award-winning author, strategist, and performance and cost estimating specialist. He is a leading LinkedIn Learning course developer and works closely with government and CPA developing financial learning strategies.