Project Finance: Fundamentals and Application in Public and Private Sector Projects

This course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of project finance principles, structures, and practical applications. It covers key elements such as risk allocation, financing structures, feasibility studies, stakeholder engagement, and financial modelling in infrastructure and development projects. Participants will gain insights into public-private partnerships (PPPs), cash flow analysis, and debt structuring strategies used in project financing.

Target Audience:

Project Managers and Finance Officers
Investment Analysts and Bankers
Public Sector Infrastructure Planners
Private Sector Developers and Engineers
Legal Advisors involved in project agreements
Municipal Officials overseeing capital projects
Development Finance Institution (DFI) professionals

Target Competencies:

Upon completion, learners will be able to:

Structure and assess project finance deals
Interpret and apply feasibility studies in project appraisal
Evaluate risk allocation among stakeholders
Understand legal and financial frameworks in project financing
Apply basic financial models to assess viability
Identify appropriate funding options for capital projects

Learner Outcomes:

Learners will be able to:

Define project finance and distinguish it from traditional financing.
Analyse various project finance structures and funding sources.
Evaluate project risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
Understand roles and expectations of key stakeholders.
Apply financial indicators (NPV, IRR, DSCR) to assess project viability.
Prepare a basic project finance proposal and risk matrix.

Location:

South Africa

Training Dates:

Each course starts every Monday of each week. Please book your training on a date that is a Monday.

Course Duration: T.B.A

Unit Standard: 243823

NQF Level: 5

Number of Credits: 8

Course Fees

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Phone: +27 73 016 5042

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In-House Trainings are also available for 3 or more delegates for any duration. Please consult with our Administration for such In-House training bookings.

Course Outline

Introduction to Project Finance
- Definition, features, and benefits
- Comparison with corporate finance
Project Lifecycle and Feasibility Analysis
- Technical, legal, environmental, and financial feasibility
Project Finance Structures
- SPVs, syndication, and funding models (equity, debt, mezzanine)
Risk Identification and Allocation
- Construction, operating, market, political, and force majeure risks
Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)
- Regulatory framework, procurement, and risk-sharing
Legal and Contractual Frameworks
- Loan agreements, EPC contracts, concession agreements
Financial Modelling and Viability Analysis
- Cash flow projections, DSCR, IRR, NPV
Preparing a Project Finance Proposal
- Components, executive summary, and supporting documentation