Infrastructure developments inherently demand large-scale investments and carry both significant opportunities and risks. For this reason, mastering current financial and analytical strategies is crucial to effectively fund and assess these initiatives.
This Project Finance and Financial Analysis Methods for Infrastructure Projects training course equips participants with the critical expertise needed to evaluate infrastructure ventures, ensuring they align with national priorities and organizational goals in a responsible and enduring way.
Participants will hone these competencies through the examination of real-world case studies directly related to infrastructure challenges faced by their industries.
Key Highlights of This Course Include:
- Understanding the challenges faced by governments and businesses in developing infrastructure, such as aligning with the Saudi Vision 2030 and National Transformation Program.
- In-depth analysis and review of practical case examples from sectors such as energy, transport, telecommunications, environmental management, social infrastructure, and public services.
- Gaining practical knowledge and actionable skills to deliver measurable outcomes for your organization.
- Learning and applying the most up-to-date international frameworks and methodologies for financial and project analysis.
- Utilizing advanced tools for assessing financial health, sustainability, and economic return of infrastructure investments.
By the conclusion of this Project Finance & Financial Analysis Techniques for Infrastructure Projects training course, attendees will be able to:
- Critically assess infrastructure ventures in line with strategic organizational and national plans.
- Perform detailed technical, financial, economic, and risk evaluations.
- Build models to predict project revenue, expenditures, timelines, and cash flow.
- Examine funding strategies for various infrastructure projects.
- Conduct thorough financial assessments to determine both the economic and sustainable viability of projects.
The training course employs a dynamic blend of interactive and experiential adult learning methodologies to ensure deep understanding and long-term retention.
A core element of the program involves dissecting case studies from diverse infrastructure sectors to explore financial models and project structures, including:
- Energy: Power generation, oil, and natural gas projects
- Transport: Highways, rail systems, seaports, and aviation hubs
- ICT: Telecommunications and data infrastructure
- Environmental: Water supply, sewage systems, and waste disposal
- Social and Public Facilities: Educational institutions, healthcare facilities, correctional centers, housing projects, and civic amenities
The training course instructor will foster engagement through active participation, encouraging learners to critically evaluate and apply the concepts and strategies discussed.
- Strengthens internal capability for evaluating complex infrastructure projects.
- Enhances strategic decision-making through advanced financial analysis skills.
- Aligns project outcomes with national and organisational development goals.
- Introduces cross-sector insights to drive innovation and efficiency.
- Builds internal expertise that can be shared across teams and departments
- Develops practical skills in project finance and financial analysis.
- Enhances ability to evaluate risks and returns in infrastructure projects.
- Boosts confidence in making data-driven project decisions.
- Expands knowledge across multiple infrastructure sectors.
- Increases professional value and career advancement opportunities
This Project Finance & Financial Analysis Techniques for Infrastructure Projects training course is ideal for a broad audience of professionals, particularly:
- First-time and experienced supervisors
- Department leaders and front-line managers
- Engineers and project/process managers
- Finance professionals and accountants
- Any role involved in the planning, execution, or evaluation of infrastructure projects
Day One: Infrastructure Projects & Project Finance
- Major Infrastructure Projects
- Selecting Projects to meet National and Organisational Objectives
- What is Project Finance?
- Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) & Parties to Project Finance Schemes
- The Investment Criteria & The Investment Planning Process
Day Two: Infrastructure Project Appraisal
- Technical, Feasibility & Environmental Analysis
- Economic Analysis & Sustainability
- Financial Analysis
- Risk Analysis
- Cost–Benefit Analysis – Finance V Economic Value Added
Day Three: Estimating Cash Flows - Income; Costs and Activity Duration
- Forecasting Project Cashflows
- PERT – dealing with Uncertainties
- Probabilistic/Statistical Analysis
- Correlation & Regression to estimate costs
- Evaluation & Analysis of Cashflows using Spreadsheet Skills
Day Four: Financing the Project
- The Structure of Project Finance Schemes for Infrastructure Projects
- Equity & Debt Financing
- Recourse & Non-recourse Finance
- Bonds; Guarantees and Letters of Credit
- Calculating the Cost of Finance
Day Five: Financial Analysis & Evaluation
- Return on Equity ROE; Debt Service Coverage Ratios (DSCRs); Governments and Value for Money (VfM)
- Capital Investment Appraisal Techniques - Payback; ARR, NPV, IRR etc.
- Economic NPV & Economic Value Added
- Sensitivity Analysis & Simulation Analysis
- Financial Risk Management
