16NOV
16 - 20 Nov 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days
ParisFrance · Classroom
£4,500per delegate2+ people: £3,600 each
Professional training course · AGRC-029
Auditing Projects and Capital Expenditure
Capital projects consume large budgets and often overrun on cost and schedule. Internal audit can add significant value by providing assurance before, during and after…
- 5 daysClassroom
- 15Upcoming dates
- 7Cities
- £2,840Fees from
Course overview
Why Attend
Capital projects consume large budgets and often overrun on cost and schedule. Internal audit can add significant value by providing assurance before, during and after project delivery.
This LLMI course covers auditing capital investment approval, project governance, business cases, procurement and contracts, cost and schedule control, change management, contractor claims, commissioning and post-implementation reviews. Participants develop a project audit approach.
The course suits auditors and project assurance professionals.
Course Objectives
Assess risks in capital projects
Audit investment approval and business cases
Evaluate project governance and controls
Audit procurement, contracts and changes
Review cost, schedule and claims
Conduct post-implementation reviews
Target Audience
Internal auditors
Project assurance professionals
Project control staff
Finance managers
Audit managers
PMO staff
Course Methodology
Project audit methodology
Case studies
Contract review exercises
Cost analysis
Group discussions
Course outline
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1Day 1: Capital Project Risks
- Why projects fail
- Project life cycle
- Audit timing
- Assurance models
- Stakeholders
- Case study: Project overrun
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2Day 2: Approval and Governance
- Investment approval
- Business cases
- Governance structures
- Stage gates
- Benefits
- Workshop: Business case review
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3Day 3: Procurement and Contracts
- Tendering
- Contract types
- Variations
- Claims
- Contractor payments
- Exercise: Contract audit
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4Day 4: Cost and Schedule Control
- Budgets and forecasts
- Earned value
- Schedule review
- Change control
- Reporting
- Lab: Cost analysis
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5Day 5: Completion and Review
- Commissioning
- Close-out
- Post-implementation review
- Lessons learned
- Reporting
- Capstone: Project audit plan
Schedule
Dates and fees
15 upcoming dates in 7 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted.
November 2026
ParisFrance · Classroom
December 2026
7DEC
7 - 11 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days
MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
21DEC
21 - 25 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days
BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
January 2027
11JAN
11 - 15 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
February 2027
8FEB
8 - 12 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
March 2027
8MAR
8 - 12 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
April 2027
12APR
12 - 16 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Cape TownSouth Africa · Classroom
£2,840per delegate2+ people: £2,272 each
May 2027
10MAY
10 - 14 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
June 2027
14JUN
14 - 18 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
ParisFrance · Classroom
£4,500per delegate2+ people: £3,600 each
July 2027
12JUL
12 - 16 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
August 2027
9AUG
9 - 13 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
September 2027
13SEP
13 - 17 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
October 2027
11OCT
11 - 15 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
November 2027
8NOV
8 - 12 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
December 2027
13DEC
13 - 17 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
ViennaAustria · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
No dates in this city right now. Request a quotation and we will suggest the nearest date.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Auditing Projects and Capital Expenditure course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next Auditing Projects and Capital Expenditure course?
The next public date is 16 - 20 Nov 2026 in Paris. There are 15 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in Paris, Munich, Barcelona, Amsterdam, London, Cape Town, Vienna.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,840 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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