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Course Outline
What the programme covers, module by module.
Module 1: Introduction to Project Finance
- Project finance fundamentals
- Corporate finance vs project finance
- Project lifecycle
- Key participants
- Financing objectives
- Industry applications
Module 2: Project Finance Structure
- Special purpose vehicles
- Sponsors
- Lenders
- Investors
- Contractors
- Project stakeholders
Module 3: Project Feasibility Analysis
- Commercial feasibility
- Financial feasibility
- Technical considerations
- Market assessment
- Project assumptions
- Feasibility evaluation
Module 4: Project Economics
- Revenue drivers
- Operating costs
- Capital expenditure
- Project profitability
- Economic assumptions
- Financial sustainability
Module 5: Project Cash Flow Analysis
- Project revenues
- Operating expenses
- Capital expenditure
- Operating cash flow
- Free cash flow
- Cash flow forecasting
Module 6: Financial Modelling for Project Finance
- Model structure
- Assumption sheets
- Calculation schedules
- Financial statements
- Model outputs
- Model integrity
Module 7: Revenue Modelling
- Revenue assumptions
- Volume forecasts
- Pricing assumptions
- Demand scenarios
- Revenue projections
- Growth analysis
Module 8: Cost & Capital Expenditure Modelling
- Operating expenses
- Fixed costs
- Variable costs
- Capital expenditure
- Maintenance expenditure
- Cost projections
Module 9: Project Funding Structure
- Equity financing
- Debt financing
- Funding mix
- Sponsor contributions
- Capital structure
- Funding requirements
Module 10: Debt Financing
- Senior debt
- Subordinated debt
- Loan structures
- Interest calculations
- Repayment schedules
- Debt maturity
Module 11: Debt Service Analysis
- Debt service
- DSCR
- LLCR
- PLCR
- Debt capacity
- Repayment assessment
Module 12: Investment Appraisal
- Net present value
- Internal rate of return
- Payback period
- Project returns
- Equity returns
- Investment evaluation
Module 13: Project Risk Identification
- Construction risk
- Operating risk
- Market risk
- Financial risk
- Counterparty risk
- Completion risk
Module 14: Risk Allocation & Mitigation
- Risk allocation principles
- Contractual allocation
- Insurance concepts
- Guarantees
- Contingency planning
- Risk mitigation
Module 15: Sensitivity Analysis
- Revenue sensitivity
- Cost sensitivity
- Interest rate sensitivity
- Project delay scenarios
- Scenario modelling
- Downside analysis
Module 16: Project Valuation
- Discounted cash flow
- Project value
- Equity value
- Discount rates
- Terminal considerations
- Valuation interpretation
Module 17: Project Finance Documentation
- Financing agreements
- Project contracts
- Loan documentation
- Security arrangements
- Term sheets
- Documentation workflow
Module 18: Lender Perspective & Credit Analysis
- Credit assessment
- Project bankability
- Debt capacity
- Cash flow stability
- Credit risks
- Lending decisions
Module 19: AI in Project Finance
- AI-assisted financial modelling
- Predictive forecasting
- Risk identification
- Scenario analysis
- Financial data analysis
- Responsible AI usage
Module 20: Project Monitoring & Performance
- Budget monitoring
- Construction progress
- Operating performance
- Financial KPIs
- Covenant monitoring
- Performance reporting
Module 21: Project Finance Case Analysis
- Project assessment
- Financial model review
- Funding evaluation
- Risk analysis
- Return assessment
- Financing recommendations
Module 22: Practical Project Finance Project
- Project assumptions
- Cash flow modelling
- Debt schedule
- Financial ratios
- Sensitivity analysis
- Investment presentation
Who it's for & what's included
Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.
Classroom
Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor on-site
- ✓ Printed workbook & materials
- ✓ Group exercises & case studies
Online Instructor-Led
Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor via video call
- ✓ Digital workbook & resources
- ✓ Session recordings
Self-Paced
Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.
Everything you get
- ✓ On-demand video lessons
- ✓ Interactive quizzes
- ✓ 24/7 access on any device
Course Overview
The Project Finance program equips learners with practical skills to evaluate, structure, and finance large-scale projects. Participants learn project feasibility, financial modelling, cash flow forecasting, capital structures, debt financing, investment appraisal, risk allocation, sensitivity analysis, project valuation, AI-assisted financial analysis, and lender-focused evaluation.