Course description
Delivered in collaboration between ZISHI and the University of Bath School of Management.
The goal of this unique educational experience is to equip you with a deep understanding of all aspects of Project Finance.
Whether focused on identifying and managing risks, understanding the complexities of project finance documentation or developing best practice finance models, this 12 week online programme provides students with all they need to navigate the financing of infrastructure and industrial projects.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
The course equips students with a comprehensive and practical understanding of all aspects of project financing. As such it is the perfect programme for:
- Project finance advisors within banks
- Bankers / investment bankers
- Financial advisors
- Project developers
- Finance professionals from public and private sectors
- Professionals from industries including infrastructure, energy, logistics, utilities, mining and transportation
- Financial analysts
- Equity investors
- Company directors and treasurers
- Credit committee staff
- Pofessionals from development finance institutions
- Project finance lawyers
- Project managers and engineers
- Investment / portfolio managers
- Insurance advisors and brokers
Outcome / Qualification etc.
- Earn an Executive Certificate issued by the University of Bath School of Management, enhancing your credentials and expertise in the field.
- Critically analyse the risks inherent in certain types of project finance structures
- Understand importance of enforcement rights in project finance contracts
- Gain a working understanding of the complexities of the pre-completion phase of a project
- Get to grips with key issues involved with project financing documentation
- Develop a working understanding of project cashflows and debt structuring
- Appreciate the complexities of the project from the perspective of the sponsor
- Understand the role of export credit agencies in project finance transactions
- Learn how to build robust project finance models using best practice approaches
Training Course Content
- Chapter 1 – Characteristics of Project Finance, the Enforcement of Rights & Public Private Partnerships
- Chapter 2 – Pre-Completion Phase
- Chapter 3 – Project Cashflow & Debt Structuring
- Chapter 4 – Revenue: Offtake Agreements & Power Purchase Agreements
- Chapter 5 – The Sponsor Perspective, Bond Financing & Export Credit
- Chapter 6 – Project Cashflow Models
Course delivery details
Delivered 100% online, the course is broken down into chapters released every three weeks, allowing you to manage your studies around work and personal commitments. Course materials and learning activities are accessed via our LMS (Learning Management System):
- Study and download the course instructional materials
- Network with fellow students via the online forum and take part in group discussions
- Access interactive content, including video tutorials and case-studies
- Post questions and interact with your expert course director
- Complete your end of chapter assessments and receive instant feedback
Study on the go: the course is accessed via our responsive online Learning Management System (LMS). Here you can access and download all lessons and materials from any device with an internet connection.
Groups & Customised Training
ZISHI are global leaders in the creation of customized in-company training programmes. If you have a group or team who would benefit from this course - whether via distance learning, classroom or blended delivery - we can run a cohort exclusively for you.
More importantly we can customise the course content to focus on your specific needs. We can also create programmes from scratch that are university accredited so all your learners get the benefit of unique qualification from a leading UK university.