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A Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) is a structured method of quickly and concisely showing the costs and benefits of making a change with an emphasis on the quantifiable impact of making that decision. The course follows the methodology of the “US Army Cost Benefit Analysis Guidebook” with helpful hints and more detailed guidance on what to expect and how to avoid the most common failings. The office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army, Cost Estimating (DASA-CE) has reviewed and approved the course as meeting the intent of the CBA creation process that they will be evaluating proposals against. This course is very hands-on with more than half the time allotted to analyzing and working through examples and exercises. The majority of the exercises and examples come from unmodified, real world submissions to Army HQ that fell short of the ideal submission. We look at what was submitted, why it was flawed and what it would take to get it back on track. The course culminates in teams building a CBA that mimics a well-done, real submission. This is not a math course; it is a process building course. There is some math involved, but the emphasis is on the thought process that needs to be used to create an organized and coherent package.
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Objectives
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Overview of services view of terms, regulations and procedures
Creating an effective Problem Statement
Analyzing and creating problem centric Assumptions
Devising credible courses of action
Creating reasonable cost estimates
Developing and using rational decision criteria
Analyze results and refining the business case
Building an action oriented business case and presentation
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Target Attendees
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Anyone who has been assigned to write or is on a team writing a CBA or is a reviewer of CBA submissions.
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Prerequisite(s)
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None
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Predecessor Course(s)
(Acceptable substitutes for meeting current course prerequisite and certification standards)
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PDS Code |
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None |
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Course Length
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3.5 Classroom days
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Additional Course Information
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| Delivery Mode |
Workshop |
| Equivalent Courses |
None |
| ACE Recommended Credits |
N/A |
| PDS Code |
N/A |
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Current CEU, CLP and RRP |
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Continuous Education Units |
0 |
| Continuous Learning Points |
28 |
| Reservist Retirement Points |
0 |
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Notes
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Fee-For-Service arrangements may be required.
To inquire about or request this course for your organization, click the Apply for Course button in the upper right corner.
The CLPs referenced above presume off-the-shelf delivery.
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