This Energy Training Centre Project Finance and Modelling training course explores the principles, strategies, and techniques applied in Project Finance. The course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of specialized financial structures, risk management approaches, and other critical considerations in Project Finance. It also offers opportunities to develop practical skills in financial modelling for Project Finance, covering aspects such as cash flow modelling, investment appraisal, and risk analysis.
Through a blend of theoretical insights, case studies, and hands-on exercises, participants will gain the ability to assess project feasibility, design financing structures, and manage risks in Project Finance transactions. The course emphasizes applying knowledge through high-quality case studies to replicate real-world scenarios in Project Finance. Ultimately, the Project Finance and Modelling training course equips participants with the expertise to evaluate project feasibility and structure financing solutions tailored to diverse stakeholder needs.
The training course will highlight:
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Project Development and Evaluation
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Sources of Finance and Financial Structure
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Financial Modelling for Project Finance
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Project Risk Management
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Legal & Regulatory Framework and Project Documentation
By the end of this Project Finance and Modelling training course, participants will be able to:
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Understand Project Finance, its industry applications, and emerging trends
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Analyze financial viability through feasibility studies, risk assessment, and financial modelling
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Evaluate financing options and design optimal project financial structures
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Assess relevant legal and regulatory frameworks and project documentation requirements
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Examine case studies to address challenges and complexities in real-world Project Finance
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Mitigate and manage risks in project financing and management
This Project Finance and Modelling: Financing, Appraisal and Risk Management training course will be delivered in a workshop format, combining lectures, group discussions, worked examples, and real-world case studies. Practical exercises will reinforce key learning objectives, enabling both individual practice and collaborative problem-solving through case-based learning.
Organizations will benefit from this Project Finance and Modelling training course by equipping their teams with practical, valuable, and workplace-relevant knowledge and skills, including:
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Improved decision-making and problem-solving capabilities
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Application of modern project appraisal methodologies
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Understanding of financing sources and their role in project funding
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Application of risk management techniques in organizational contexts
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Proficiency in financial analysis, forecasting, and modelling
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Enhanced collaboration and coordination across business functions
Participants in this Project Finance and Modelling training course will gain:
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Strong analytical skills for evaluating problems in Project Finance and considering alternative solutions for better decision-making
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Knowledge and application of advanced techniques in project development and evaluation
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Understanding of multiple sources of finance and their application in project financing
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Practical insights into risk management practices
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Essential skills in financial modelling and forecasting for Project Finance
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Enhanced decision-making through improved financial analysis and strategic evaluation
This Project Finance and Modelling training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals, but will greatly benefit:
- Professionals and managers involved in Project Management
- Financial Managers
- Project Analysts
- Financial Analysts
- Financial Planner Specialists
- Financial Risk Assessment Specialists
- Professionals and Managers dealing in organizational planning, risk management and decision making
Day One: Introduction to Project Finance
- Project Finance vs Corporate Finance
- Key Stakeholders in Project Finance
- Advantages and disadvantages of Project Finance
- Project Development: identification, selection, and screening
- Project Structuring Stages; Technical, Financial and Market Feasibilities
Day Two: Sources and Structure of Project Finance
- Debt and Equity Financing Options
- Sources of Funding for Project Finance
- Public and Private Sources of Project Funding
- Cost of Debt and Equity Capital
- Choice of Optimal Capital Structure – Mix of Debt and Equity
Day Three: Financial Modeling and Project Appraisal
- Principles and Best Practices in Financial Modeling
- Revenue Projections and Cost Estimations
- Cash Flow Modeling and Financial Forecasting
- Debt Schedules and Financial Analysis
- Project Appraisal Techniques and Applications: NPV, IRR, MIRR, Payback Period and Project Duration
- Project Cashflow Risk Analysis using Sensitivity, Scenario and Simulation Analyses
Day Four: Project Risk – Mitigation and Management
- Types of Project Risk and Their Implications
- Identification and Assessment of Project Risk
- Risk Allocation Mechanisms Among Project Stakeholders – Contractual Arrangements and Risk Sharing
- Risk Mitigation Strategies and Use of Insurance
- Risk Management Strategies and Use of Derivatives for Hedging Project Risk
Day Five: Legal and Regulatory Aspects and Project Documentation
- Legal and Regulatory Framework Governing Contractual Arrangements in Project Finance
- Key Legal Documents and Agreements
- Legal Opinions, Covenants, and Due Diligence
- Environmental Regulations, Compliance and Considerations
- Dispute Resolution in Project Finance
