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Q10.3
Start Date: 01/10/2026
IPA Strategy and Investor Facilitation
R7 276,00
Available Seats: 100
Study Hours: 8
Expert led webinar
Certificate of Completion with Attainment Level
Module Summary
The module details the key competencies for Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs, focusing on FDI strategies, macroeconomic analysis, and business facilitation. It explains how to engage with investors, craft value propositions, manage enquiries and organise investor site visits to support their location decisions.
Q10.3.1
You will understand the strategies and best practices used by IPAs to promote FDI.
Q10.3.1.1 You can describe the main FDI strategy options to match global and local area economic conditions.
Q10.3.1.2 You can describe region and country level macroeconomic and investment indicators and evaluate country level competition for FDI.
Q10.3.2
You will understand the main areas where business facilitation and support is required in investment promotion.
Q10.3.2.1 Know how to engage effectively with foreign direct investors by evaluating their needs and crafting tailored value propositions, then supporting investors throughout their business decision-making process
Q10.3.2.2 You can describe how to manage foreign investment enquiries, provide essential informaton and organise site visits.
Q10.3.3
You will understand the importance of making effective business conversations with potential investors, their advisors and other business contacts.
Q10.3.3.1 You can describe the Elevator Pitch and evaluate how to use it effectively in their investment promotion activities.
Q10.3.3.2 You can describe how to manage foreign investment enquiries, provide essential information and organise site visits.
Assessment Method and Certification
This module, taken as a standalone training topic, is available as a self assessment training topic. On completion of each lesson in the module and successful completion of the online quizzes, the learner can obtain a downloadable certificate of completion.
When taken as part of the Foundation in Investment Promotion (Award L4) more stringent assessment methods and certification apply.