Competency Outcomes
What a PPA Certified Professional is Expected to Do
A PPA Certified Professional is expected to demonstrate the ability to:
Master these 11 core competencies that define excellence in project analysis and feasibility evaluation.
Project Feasibility Evaluation
Evaluate project feasibility using structured, technology-supported modeling and validation approaches, ensuring assumptions, data integrity, and outcomes are critically reviewed and defensible.
Financial Modeling & Interpretation
Develop and interpret project financial models that incorporate forecasting logic, structured calculation methods, and simulation techniques to support sound project decisions.
Monte Carlo Simulation
Apply Monte Carlo simulation to assess assumption uncertainty and project risk, and interpret probabilistic outcomes for decision-making purposes.
Practical Implementation
Implement feasibility analysis in real project contexts, translating analytical frameworks into practical, decision-relevant evaluations.
Methods & Hurdle Rates
Determine appropriate feasibility methods and hurdle rates, reflecting project characteristics, risk profile, and investment objectives.
Public & Social Projects
Conduct feasibility analysis for public, social, and non-revenue-generating projects, incorporating economic, social, and strategic considerations beyond financial return.
Operational Project Assessment
Assess the feasibility of projects already in operation, including evaluation of continuation, restructuring, expansion, or termination decisions.
Real Options Analysis
Apply real option analysis to project evaluation, recognizing managerial flexibility and strategic choices under uncertainty.
Turnkey & Joint Operations
Evaluate feasibility for turnkey projects and joint operations, considering contractual structure, risk allocation, and stakeholder alignment.
Business Models & Financing
Analyze the impact of business models and financing schemes on project feasibility, including how funding structure influences risk, return, and sustainability.
Schedule & Performance Metrics
Assess project schedules and performance metrics, and interpret their implications for feasibility, risk exposure, and overall project viability.