Engineering Economy for Engineers
Evaluates engineering and investment options using time value of money.
At a glance
- 2 days
Who it's for
- Engineers and technical managers
- Project and maintenance engineers
- Engineers moving into management
Learning objectives
- Apply the time value of money
- Compare projects with NPV and IRR
- Decide when to replace equipment
- Test decisions with break-even and sensitivity
Detailed content
- Interest and cash flows
- Present and future worth
- Annuities
- NPV
- IRR
- Payback
- Economic life
- Defender versus challenger
- Depreciation
- Break-even
- Sensitivity
- Scenarios
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Time value of money
- NPV and IRR
- Replacement analysis
- Break-even and sensitivity
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Compare alternatives with NPV, IRR and payback
- Value-chain loss mapping case study
- Case studies from Egyptian and Gulf organizations
- Group exercises applied to participants' own work
Tools and templates you keep
- Engineering-economy / value-chain workbook
- Course workbook and slide handouts
- Templates and checklists used in the exercises
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- FAO food-loss assessment methodology
- Engineering economy fundamentals (FE exam outline)
- CII Advanced Work Packaging (RT-272/319)
Certificate
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
New in our 2026 portfolio — tell us your dates and we will confirm the trainer and schedule.
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Frequently asked questions
How long is Engineering Economy for Engineers?
The program runs 2 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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