Value Engineering Skills

A PMI Approved Training Course

Value Engineering Skills

Improving Performance & Profitability

PMI Approved Training Courses

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09-13 Feb 2026
London
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06-10 Jul 2026
Amsterdam
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10-14 May 2027
Dubai
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05-09 Jul 2027
Amsterdam
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11-15 Oct 2027
Amsterdam
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22-26 Nov 2027
London
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18-22 Jan 2027
Online
$3,950

Course Introduction

This Value Engineering Skills training course introduces a creative approach designed to enhance an organization’s performance, profitability, innovation, and service quality. VE focuses on achieving optimal value by balancing the benefits delivered to clients with the resources required, beyond just considering cost.

By employing VE, organizations can effectively engage project stakeholders to clearly define business and performance requirements. The process fosters creativity and innovation, leading to more robust decision-making throughout project planning, procurement, and execution. Additionally, VE helps avoid unnecessary work by concentrating on performance requirements, ensuring a more efficient and effective project outcome.

Training Objectives

By the end of this COPEX Training course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify Value Mismatches Through the Ratio of Whole Life Costing
  • Capture & Incorporate Stakeholders’ Input in the Development of the Project Charter & Plan
  • Add Value to Stakeholders Thru Best Value Decisions Based on the Balance of Value Criteria & Resources
  • Know the Fundamental Concepts of Value Engineering and Analysis
  • Identify Alternative Recommendations to the Management Which Will Improve Value Effectively

Training Methodology

The course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. The course will take delegates through the systematic step-by-step VE methodology through interactive speaker input, case studies and practice exercises. The exercises will provide participants with hands on experience of applying the techniques to a simple project and will facilitate group discussion.

Who should Attend?

This COPEX training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Anyone Involved in Project Initiation, Engineering Design, and Critical Assessment of Projects
  • All Those Responsible for Making Significant Decisions Concerning Plans and Budgets for Large and Complex Projects
  • Project or Program Sponsors, Project Managers, Cost Estimators, Cost Controllers, Engineers, Designers and Project Staff
  • All Those Aspiring to Deliver Better Value in All Sectors of the Economy from Major Projects in Construction, Manufacturing, Petro-Chemical, Healthcare, Education Legal and Public Services

Course Outline

Day One: Understanding Value Engineering and its Application
  • Course Introduction and Post-Course Assessment
  • What is value? What is Value Engineering (VE)? Why is it important?
  • Defining Value Engineering concepts and principles
  • VE Study definition, scope and project phases
  • VE team and stakeholders’ analysis and management
  • Introducing the case study
Day Two: The Information and Function Analysis Phase – Expressing Project Needs and Constraints
  • The VE Job Plan
  • The Information Phase – steps and procedures
  • The need for Function Analysis in projects
  • Identifying functions and selecting Function Diagrams
  • Function Analysis System Technique (FAST)
  • Workshop: FAST Diagram
Day Three: The Creative Phase - Inspiring Creativity in Your Team
  • Function Cost and Worth
  • Finding value mismatches
  • Facilitation skills and overcoming creativity blockers
  • Creativity and Creative thinking within the project environment
  • Data collection and Creativity Output
  • Workshop: Brainstorm Case Study Alternatives
Day Four: The Evaluation Phase - Making Informed Project Decisions
  • Effective Decision-making in project environment
  • Project evaluation methods: Subjective evaluation and quantitative evaluation
  • Paired comparison and Analytical Heretical Process (AHP)
  • Project life-cycle costing and Net Present Value
  • Output of the Evaluation Phase
  • Workshop: Cost estimating Techniques
Day Five: The Presentation and Reporting Phases – Getting Results through Effective Communication
  • Selection of alternatives and action planning
  • Reporting VE findings to Senior Management and project stakeholders
  • Oral presentation techniques & interpersonal skills
  • Study Levels of the VE Certification by SAVE International
  • Review of VE Case study Reports and Wrap-up discussions
  • Post-Course Assessment

Accreditation

PMI Approved Training Courses

Certificates

  • COPEX Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course
Whats Makes Copex Courses Unique?

COPEX Training is your gateway to professional growth, with over 20 years of experience turning potential into success. Each year, we deliver over 1,000 courses in 50+ countries, earning a stellar 98% satisfaction rate. Trusted by global giants like BP, the United Nations, and HSBC, we partner with top certification bodies to provide career-focused training that empowers individuals and drives organizational breakthroughs. Our mission? To transform the way professionals learn and grow in today’s fast-changing industries. Through expert insights, cutting-edge methods, and hands-on approaches, we equip you with the skills and confidence to tackle challenges, seize opportunities, and thrive in your career.

Led by a passionate leadership team and supported by a network of world-class trainers, COPEX Training connects professionals worldwide with life-changing opportunities. We are committed to excellence, ensuring every participant leaves with the tools, expertise, and confidence to conquer an ever-evolving world.

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Published training course fees are inclusive of the training venue, training manual, writing materials, lunch and coffee breaks with refreshments over the entire duration of the training course.

The training course fee can be settled by either:

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Our training courses will run for 5 hours per day. The standard daily timing is from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm including the coffee/tea breaks and lunch.

Our training courses courses are being held at five-star hotels in prime and iconic destinations across the globe. Cities such as Amsterdam, Barcelona, Dubai, Geneva, Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur, London, Houston, New York, Paris, Vienna, Zurich, etc.

Our cancellation policy varies depending on the circumstances presented. Generally, cancellations must be initiated in formal writing at least 14 days prior to the commencement date of the training course. Further, the option to shift an existing registration to another training course on a later date is possible. Otherwise, a full refund will be initiated.

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