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Managing Capital Projects from Concept to Commissioning

Capital projects tie up large sums for years, and the decisions that determine success or failure are made long before construction begins. This course walks through the full capital project lifecycle using a stage gate approach, from concept and feasibility through execution to commissioning and handover. It reflects the demands of capital investment in African industry, infrastructure and utilities.

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What you will be able to do

  • Describe the capital project lifecycle and the purpose of each stage gate.
  • Test and shape a capital project through concept and feasibility work.
  • Develop the business case and secure investment approval.
  • Plan and control execution against cost, schedule and quality baselines.
  • Manage commissioning, start up and handover to operations.
  • Apply stage gate discipline to protect the investment throughout.

Course outline

  1. 01The capital project lifecycle
  2. 02Concept and feasibility
  3. 03Business case and investment approval
  4. 04Stage gates and governance
  5. 05Planning and baselining execution
  6. 06Controlling cost, schedule and quality
  7. 07Commissioning and start up
  8. 08Handover and benefits realisation

Who should attend

Project and programme managers, engineers, project sponsors, finance staff and asset owners involved in delivering large capital investment projects.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam5US$1,800Closed
5 to 9 Oct 2026Lusaka5US$1,800Register
12 to 16 Oct 2026Harare5US$1,800Register
19 to 23 Oct 2026Accra5US$1,800Register
26 to 30 Oct 2026Lagos5US$1,800Register
2 to 6 Nov 2026Dubai5US$1,800Register
9 to 13 Nov 2026Johannesburg5R18,000Register
16 to 20 Nov 2026Cape Town5R18,000Register
23 to 27 Nov 2026Durban5R18,000Register
30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026Pretoria5R18,000Register
7 to 11 Dec 2026Nairobi5US$1,800Register

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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Next session
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Venue
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3 day programme
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