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Virtual
1:30 pm to 4:00 pm (ET)
English
Virtual
9:00 am to 11:30 am (ET)
French
Virtual
1:30 pm to 4:00 pm (ET)
English
Virtual classroom
Online
10.5 hours (2 sessions of 2.5 hours and 5.5 hours self-paced)
Functional specialists
Regulators
To receive a certificate of completion, you must attend two instructor-led virtual sessions over a two-week period. You must also prepare for the virtual sessions by completing the five self-paced modules in the following order:
*Required to attend the first virtual session.
**Required to attend the second virtual session.
Cost-benefit analysis (CBA) is a structured approach used to identify and assess potential outcomes to better inform decisions. This course explores the intricacies of the CBA process and emphasizes how rigorous analysis is pivotal to supporting evidence-based decision-making, specifically by federal regulators. Participants will acquire the skills needed to conduct a basic CBA to support the creation of a regulatory impact analysis statement (RIAS).
Topics include:
Required equipment for virtual courses
To fully participate in the School's virtual courses, you must have a camera and a microphone.
Notes:
Learners who are unfamiliar with the basic concepts of cost-benefit analysis are highly encouraged to complete Cost-Benefit Analysis for Federal Regulators: Introduction (FON202) before registering for this course.
| Date and Time | Session code | Location | Language | Available seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 02, 2025, 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm (ET) | FON203-TS-03184-EN | Virtual | English | Full | Sign in to register |
| February 19, 2026, 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm (ET) | FON203-S-06585-EN | Virtual | English | 11 | Sign in to register |
| April 16, 2026, 9:00 am to 11:30 am (ET) | FON203-S-06587-FR | Virtual | French | 25 | Sign in to register |
| May 14, 2026, 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm (ET) | FON203-S-06586-EN | Virtual | English | 1 | Sign in to register |
This course provides a general introduction to cost-benefit analysis (CBA) and demonstrates how to apply CBA to federal regulatory initiatives. Participants will become familiar with the foundational steps to completing a CBA and learn how to develop solid baseline and regulatory scenarios.
Next session: February 02, 2026 | 2 more dates
