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Finance & Accounting

Project Finance and Infrastructure Funding

Project finance is the main method used to fund large infrastructure, energy and industrial projects. This course explains how project finance structures work, how risks are allocated between parties, how projects are modelled and evaluated by lenders, and how public-private partnerships are structured. Participants analyse project cash flows, debt sizing and key contracts through case studies.

5 days Classroom or live online English
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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Infrastructure investment continues to grow worldwide, especially in energy transition and transport. This course gives you the knowledge to understand, evaluate and participate in project finance transactions.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

  • Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
  • Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
  • Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.
Course methodology

How you will learn.

The course combines expert explanation with project model exercises, risk allocation workshops, contract reviews and transaction case studies.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the structure and parties in project finance
  • Allocate project risks through contracts and structures
  • Analyse project cash flows and financial models
  • Understand debt sizing, ratios and lender requirements
  • Evaluate public-private partnership structures
  • Understand funding sources including export credit and green finance
Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

  • Project finance and infrastructure professionals
  • Bankers and lenders
  • Project developers and sponsors
  • Public sector PPP officials
  • Lawyers and advisers
Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

  • Project structuring
  • Risk allocation
  • Financial modelling
  • Debt sizing
  • PPP evaluation
  • Infrastructure funding
Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Project Finance Fundamentals

  1. 09:00–09:54Corporate versus project finance
  2. 09:54–10:48Special purpose vehicles
  3. 10:48–11:00Key parties and their roles
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Key parties and their roles (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Project life cycle
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Mapping a project structure

Day 2Risk Allocation

  1. 09:00–09:54Construction, operating and market risk
  2. 09:54–10:48Key contracts: EPC, O&M and offtake
  3. 10:48–11:00Political and regulatory risk
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Political and regulatory risk (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Insurance and guarantees
  7. 13:06–14:00Workshop: Risk allocation matrix

Day 3Financial Modelling and Debt

  1. 09:00–09:54Project cash flow waterfall
  2. 09:54–10:48Debt sizing and coverage ratios
  3. 10:48–11:00Sensitivity and scenario analysis
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Sensitivity and scenario analysis (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Returns to equity
  7. 13:06–14:00Lab: Analysing a project model

Day 4Public-Private Partnerships

  1. 09:00–09:54PPP models and payment mechanisms
  2. 09:54–10:48Value for money assessment
  3. 10:48–11:00Procurement of PPPs
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Procurement of PPPs (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Contract management
  7. 13:06–14:00Case study: A transport PPP

Day 5Funding Sources and Trends

  1. 09:00–09:54Commercial banks and bonds
  2. 09:54–10:48Export credit agencies and development banks
  3. 10:48–11:00Green and sustainability-linked project finance
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Green and sustainability-linked project finance (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Refinancing
  7. 13:06–14:00Capstone: Project financing proposal

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

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Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Singapore 9 Nov - 13 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 9 Nov - 13 Nov 2026
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€1,250.-Register
London 23 Nov - 27 Nov 2026
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 23 Nov - 27 Nov 2026
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€1,250.-Register
Dubai 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
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€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
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€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
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€1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
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€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Paris 25 Jan - 29 Jan 2027
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€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 25 Jan - 29 Jan 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 8 Feb - 12 Feb 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Feb - 12 Feb 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 22 Feb - 26 Feb 2027
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€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Feb - 26 Feb 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Singapore 8 Mar - 12 Mar 2027
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€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Mar - 12 Mar 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Vienna 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
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€2,940.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
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€1,250.-Register
London 22 Mar - 26 Mar 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Mar - 26 Mar 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Dubai 12 Apr - 16 Apr 2027
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€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 12 Apr - 16 Apr 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 26 Apr - 30 Apr 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 26 Apr - 30 Apr 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 10 May - 14 May 2027
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€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 10 May - 14 May 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Rome 17 May - 21 May 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 17 May - 21 May 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Paris 24 May - 28 May 2027
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€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 24 May - 28 May 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 14 Jun - 18 Jun 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Jun - 18 Jun 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Barcelona 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
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€2,840.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
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Singapore 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
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€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
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€1,250.-Register
London 26 Jul - 30 Jul 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 26 Jul - 30 Jul 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Dubai 9 Aug - 13 Aug 2027
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€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 9 Aug - 13 Aug 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 23 Aug - 27 Aug 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 23 Aug - 27 Aug 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Rome 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 13 Sept - 17 Sept 2027
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€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Sept - 17 Sept 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Paris 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 11 Oct - 15 Oct 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 11 Oct - 15 Oct 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 25 Oct - 29 Oct 2027
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€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 25 Oct - 29 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Singapore 8 Nov - 12 Nov 2027
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€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Nov - 12 Nov 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
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€1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
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€1,250.-Register
London 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Dubai 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

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