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Capital Improvement Plans (CIP)

Are you ready to transform long-term city visions into funded, executable reality? Master multi-year capital investment planning, project prioritization, and PMO governance to drive high-impact municipal infrastructure.

Last updated

14 Sep 2026

Language

Arabic, English

Price

375 SAR SAR

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Core Skills in Municipal Asset & Investment Management

Capital Investment Planning CIP Governance & Coordination Project Appraisal & Prioritization Capital Budgeting & Financial Planning Multi-Year Investment Planning Implementation & Performance Monitoring
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Capital Improvement Plans (CIP)
Learning Outcomes Course Content Course Toolkits & Resources Target Audience

Learning Outcomes

Why this matters? Discover the value and outcomes of this training workshop.
1

Strategic Capital Investment Planning

Understand how to develop municipal capital investment plans that align projects, financial resources, and long-term city priorities.
2

CIP Governance & Coordination

Apply effective governance approaches by defining roles, responsibilities, decision-making processes, and coordination across municipal departments and stakeholders.
3

Project Appraisal & Prioritizatio

Evaluate capital projects based on needs, feasibility, costs, risks, strategic impact, and community benefits to support effective prioritization and sequencing.
4

Capital Budgeting & Resource Allocation

Develop capital budgets and multi-year investment strategies that balance municipal priorities with available financial resources and funding capacity.
5

Implementation & Performance Management

Strengthen the ability to coordinate project delivery, monitor progress and risks, and support effective implementation of municipal capital investments.

Learning Outcomes

Course Content
Your Learning Journey — explore the course content, syllabus, and learning journey.
Module 01

Introduction to Municipal Capital Investment Planning

Section 01 · 6 lessons
Section 01 · 6 lessons

Section 01 · Foundational Principles, Strategic Alignment & Resource Optimization

What is a Capital Investment Plan?
Module 02

Governance of capital investment planning and implementation

Section 02 · 6 lessons
Section 02 · 6 lessons

Section 02 · CIP Committees, PMO Structures & Multi-Departmental Coordination

CIP Committee
Portfolio Management Office (PMO)
Finance Department
Technical Departments
Stakeholder Engagement Team
Legal and Compliance Unit
Module 03

Initiating the Capital Investment Planning Processes

Section 03 · 6 lessons
Section 03 · 6 lessons

Section 03 · Team Establishment, Planning Cycles & Capacity Building

Setting up the CIP teams
Strategic Framework for planning cycles
Confirm the CIP cycle and deadlines
Capacity Building
Module 04

Identifying capital investment needs

Section 04 · 6 lessons
Section 04 · 6 lessons

Section 04 · Asset Audits, Scoring Frameworks & Portfolio Prioritization

Collate contextual Information
Identify Assets for Improvement and Development
Prioritizing and Phasing Strategy
Prioritizing Capital Needs
Include a Range of Items from Maintenance to Large-Scale Projects
Module 05

Compiling a Comprehensive Plan

Section 05 · 6 lessons
Section 05 · 6 lessons

Section 05 · Multi-Year Capital Strategies, Financial Modeling & Budgeting

Setting Investment Goals and Objectives
Building a Multi-Year Capital Investment Strategy
Financial Analysis
Finalise prioritisation of projects
Draft the Capital Budget
Module 06

Implementation, Evaluation & Adaptations

Section 06 · 6 lessons
Section 06 · 6 lessons

Section 06 · Delivery Management, Monitoring Metrics & Continuous Adaptation

Project management capacity to support delivery
Initiate Land Acquisition
Monitoring and Evaluating Capital Projects and the CIP
Adjusting the Plan Based on Performance and Changing Priorities
Ensuring Quality Assurance and Compliance
Communication and Reporting to Stakeholders
Continuous Improvement and Adaptation

Course Toolkits & Resources

This course includes:
Hours of the course: 3 Hours Hours of the course: 3 Hours
Access on mobile and tv Access on mobile and tv
Caption : Arabic, English Caption : Arabic, English
Certificate of completion Certificate of completion

Target Audience

This course is designed for municipal leadership, financial managers, and infrastructure directors
Executive Municipal Leadership Executive Municipal Leadership
Capital Budgeting & Finance Directors Capital Budgeting & Finance Directors
PMO Directors & Technical Infrastructure Managers PMO Directors & Technical Infrastructure Managers
Strategy & Governance Officers Strategy & Governance Officers
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The Academy serves municipal leaders, professionals, individual practitioners, and junior specialists across the Arab region — from senior city leadership to technical staff. Programs are designed around the different levels and roles within local government, so there’s a pathway suited to your responsibilities.

Are the professional certificates self-paced?

Yes. Professional certificates are self-paced and delivered through the Academy’s digital platform, built for flexible, accessible learning around your schedule. Cities and institutions that prefer live delivery can request instructor-led courses, class-based or online.

What's the difference between the American and AUDI certificates?

Both certify your expertise in city management. The AUDI Professional Certificate is the region’s own certification for municipal capacity development, built around the real needs of Arab cities. The American Professional Certificate is an internationally recognized credential aligned with global standards in local government. Together, they combine regional relevance with international standing.

Can my city request a custom instructor-led course?

Yes. Any city or institution can request instructor-led delivery — class-based or online — tailored to its team’s roles, priorities, and local context. Reach out through the Academy Platform and a program will be designed around your needs.

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