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Course · 300 h · 5 modules
Cost and Efficiency Analysis Course
courseThis course provides you with the key tools to optimize your company's resources and maximize profitability. You will learn to identify, measure, and control costs at every stage of the production process, making…
Duration300 h
FormatOnline
Starts30 November
Places20 / 20
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Programme overview
What is the Cost and Efficiency Analysis Course?
The Cost Analysis and Efficiency
course
This course provides you with the key tools to optimize your company's resources and maximize profitability. You will learn to identify, measure, and control costs at every stage of the production process, making strategic decisions based on concrete data. This program will allow you to improve decision-making, optimize resource allocation, and increase the operational efficiency of your organization.
Differential Advantages
- Cost Analysis Methodologies: ABC Costing, Standard Costing, Marginal Analysis.
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Measuring and Monitoring Efficiency.
- Process Optimization: Identifying Bottlenecks and Continuous Improvement.
- Cost Management Tools: Software and Spreadsheets for Analysis.
- Case Studies and Simulations: Real-world Application of Acquired Knowledge.
Programme type
Course
Study mode
Online
Duration
300 hours
Modules
5
Start date
09-12-2026
Programme highlights
- Master cost analysis: Identify and calculate direct and indirect costs for efficient management.
- Optimize efficiency: Learn to measure and improve operational efficiency through key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Make strategic decisions: Use cost analysis for informed decision-making in pricing, investment, and project management.
- Reduce costs: Discover strategies and tools for identifying and reducing costs without compromising quality or performance.
- Improve profitability: Apply cost analysis techniques to improve the profitability and competitiveness of your business.
- Learn to identify inefficiencies and optimize resources for sound financial management.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 5 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
Introduction to cost analysis and economic evaluation tools
- Cost Fundamentals: Types of Fixed, Variable and Semi-Variable Costs
- Cost analysis methods: direct, absorbing and marginal costing
- Cost-benefit analysis: evaluation and economic decision making
- Identification of sources of inefficiency: areas of impact and preliminary diagnosis
- Decision-making tools: SWOT analysis, SWOT and flowcharts
02
Calculation of costs in operations and optimisation of resources
- Costs in the value chain: from acquisition to distribution
- Analysis of production costs: labour, materials and machinery
- Inventory Management: Stock Control, Rotation and Stock Optimisation
- Maintenance and repair costs: programming, forecasting and indirect costs
- Resource usage optimisation: waste reduction and efficiency improvement
03
Cost-management analysis and cost management techniques
- Calculation of profitability: margins, balance point and return on investment (ROI)
- Activity-based costing method (ABC): Identification and allocation of indirect costs
- Long-term cost analysis: life cycle costs and investment analysis
- Cost Study of Products and Services: Determination of Prices and Commercial Strategies
- Benchmarking: Comparison of Costs and Efficiency with Competition
04
Tools and software for cost analysis
- Introduction to ERP systems and their role in cost management
- Accounting and Financial Analysis Software: Functions, Advantages and Use Cases
- Use of spreadsheets (Excel) for cost analysis: formulas, pivot tables and graphs
- Cost modelling and simulation: real-time scenarios, prediction and simulations
- Data reporting and visualisation tools: Dashboards, reports and visual analysis
05
Strategic decision making and long-term cost planning
- Strategic decisions based on cost analysis - investment, expansion and diversification
- Long-term financial planning: forecasting of expenses, income and cash flow
- Evaluation of investment projects: VAN, TIR, sensitivity and risk analysis
- Cost management in times of crisis: control of expenses, adjustment of budgets and recovery strategies
- Integration of sustainability in cost analysis: long-term environmental and economic impact
Workload
Study Time and Workload
300 hours of study, online and at your own pace. Move the slider to the hours a week you can really put in.
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Who it is for
Financial directors, controllers, and analysts looking to optimize profitability and strategic decision-making.Production and operations managers who need to identify and eliminate bottlenecks to improve efficiency.Business consultants and advisors who need tools to diagnose and improve their clients' performance.Entrepreneurs and business owners interested in controlling expenses, maximizin
Faculty
Academic direction and faculty
The teaching team at Navalis: working professionals who deliver and oversee the institute's programmes.
Eng. Diego Cifuentes
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Eng. Tomás Riera
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Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- 01Identify and optimize the main cost drivers
- 02Evaluate and improve the profitability of operations
- 03Implement strategies for continuous cost reduction
- 04Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for cost control
- 05Mastering costing techniques to optimize decision-making
- 06Use cost analysis for efficient resource allocation
Careers
Career Opportunities
01Cost Analyst: Identifying and controlling costs in various sectors, optimizing resources and maximizing profitability.
02Efficiency Consultant: Evaluating processes, identifying inefficiencies, and proposing improvements to optimize performance.
03Financial Controller: Monitoring and analyzing budget deviations, ensuring compliance with financial objectives.
04Management Control Manager: Designing and implementing control systems to monitor the organization's efficiency and performance.
05Process Optimization Specialist: Analyzing workflows, identifying bottlenecks, and proposing solutions to improve productivity.
06Cost Auditor: Evaluating the accuracy and reliability of cost data, identifying areas for improvement and potential fraud.
07Cost Accounting Technician: Preparation of cost reports, profitability analysis by product or service, and support in strategic decision-making.
08Investment Analyst: Evaluation of the profitability and risk of investment projects, using cost and efficiency analysis tools.
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Questions
Entry Requirements
Identify and reduce unnecessary costs while maintaining or improving efficiency and quality.
Yes. The itinerary includes ECDIS/Radar-ARPA/BRM with harbor, ocean, fog, storm, and SAR scenarios.
Online with live sessions; hybrid option for simulator/practical placements through agreements.
Cost analysis identifies areas of excessive or inefficient spending, allowing the implementation of strategies to reduce costs and optimize resources, which directly improves operational efficiency and profitability.
Recommended functional SMCP. We offer support materials for standard phraseology.
Yes, with a relevant degree or experience in maritime/port operations. The admissions interview will confirm suitability.
Optional (3–6 months) through Companies & Collaborations and the Alumni Network.
Simulator practice (rubrics), defeat plans, SOPs, checklists, micro-tests and applied TFM.
A degree from Navalis Magna Institute + operational portfolio (tracks, SOPs, reports and KPIs) useful for audits and employment.
Online admissions
Admissions Process
No waiting for a phone call. If your documents are complete, you can pay in the same session.
Entry requirements
Academic/Professional Profile:Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; or proven professional experience in accounting, finance, or project management.Skills:Solid knowledge of cost accounting, financial analysis, and statistics. Proficiency in spreadsheets and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.Documentation:Updated CV, copy of degree, certificates of related courses (if applicable), ID/Passport, cover letter.Technical Requirements (for online):Computer with a stable internet connection, spreadsheet s
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