Enrolments Now Open
Skills in Applied Benefit-Cost Analysis can help you in many careers. Build your expertise and gain the practical skills you need in this online Micro-Credential course. No existing economics background is required. The course consists of these three units.
The three units will next run starting on 20 July 2026. Enrolments are now open - click on one of the Enrol buttons below.
The Essentials
Key concepts and principles, components of a BCA, steps in a BCA, decision criteria for BCA, create your own BCA spreadsheet.
AU$440 (approx. US$300)
Measuring Benefits
Representing diverse benefit types in a BCA, monetising non-financial benefits, including each benefit type in a BCA spreadsheet.
AU$440 (approx. US$300)
Practical Issues
Sensitivity analysis, project risks, traps and errors to avoid, obtaining inputs, who benefits/who pays? debugging your spreadsheet.
AU$440 (approx. US$300)
For more detailed information about the content of each unit, go to the Detailed content page.
Discounts
Discounted cost for enrolling in all three units: AU$990 (approx. US$675). Click on any Enrol button above and scroll down to the Register Now button. Under Course Option select “SCIEM521, SCIEM522, SCIEM523 Applied Benefit: Cost Analysis x 3 micro-credentials (25% discount)“.
Discounts of 25% are available for bulk enrolments (five or more students).
Bursaries (with a 90% discount) are available for developing countries. Apply to claire.doll@uwa.edu.au
Student Feedback
“A fantastic program and course. It is by far the best course I have been involved in.”
“I learned so much and with the resources you shared I can return to refresh/learn as needed.”
“Essential for new BCA users.”
“Taught in an engaging way with many real-world examples.”
Your Teaching Team
Emeritus Professor David Pannell
David Pannell has completed, supervised or reviewed hundreds of Benefit-Cost Analyses for clients around the world, and has delivered dozens of training courses, ranging from beginners to advanced-level.
David is the Founder and past Director of the Centre for Environmental Economics and Policy at the University of Western Australia (UWA CEEP). He has won an outstanding teaching award from his university, and multiple awards for research excellence in the US, Canada, the UK and Australia.
Dr Claire Doll
Claire Doll was trained in Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) methods by David Pannell. She completed her PhD under his supervision and has worked with David and others from UWA CEEP in delivering BCAs for government, industry, and not-for-profit groups.
Claire is Deputy Director (Engagement) of UWA CEEP and is a faculty member of the Department of Economics at the UWA Business School.
Claire is the coordinator and contact person for the 3 units.
See the Teaching Team page for more details.
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