Program overview
Project Finance Models is a unique hands-on course that will provide you with the ability to understand nuances of project finance theory. By working with actual models in a hands-on environment, you will be able to quantify risks of different types of projects and use models to assist in the negotiation of contracts.
Location
In-person
Language
English
Duration
3 Days
Program Start
May 21, 2024
Program End
May 23, 2024
Learning Outcomes
Evaluating actual models with case studies to assess overall economics of projects.
Understand project finance models in the context of finance theory related to subtle issues associated with contract structuring, debt sizing, debt funding, debt repayment, debt servicing costs and credit enhancements.
Interpret models developed by other people and add master scenario pages to any model using case studies of actual models.
Create flexible models with effective summary statistics to evaluate alternative timing, operating assumptions, financial structures, re-financing and contract pricing.
Work through the difficult problems in project finance modelling including: Complex cash flow waterfalls with balloon payments and mini-perm structures, sizing of debt with capitalized interest and alternative drawdown schedules
Understand the benefits of creating user defined functions rather than copy and paste macros to resolve any circular reference problems in project finance models including funding problems and debt sculpting.
Learn Excel techniques with some VBA to make better presentations from models and to make models more transparent and efficient.
Who Should Attend?
Mid- and senior-level professionals
The course is designed so that a wide variety of professionals can understand how project finance models can be understood, interpreted, adjusted, and created.
Financial Advisors
Financial advisors who structure debt agreements and other contracts, and who develop valuation of projects.
Project Finance Credit Analysts and Fund Managers
Project finance credit analysts at financial institutions, and project finance fund managers who buy and sell projects.
Fund Managers, Project Developers, Privatisation Specialists
Insurance Company and Pension Fund Managers who invest in projects, Project Developers of energy and infrastructure projects, Privatisation Specialists who value projects, and Relationship Managers who need to interpret financial models.
Proficiency of written and spoken English
The program will be delivered in English. Applicants should be proficient in written and spoken English.
Faculty

Dr. Edward Bodmer
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