14 Topics
5 Days
70 Sessions
Programme Overview
Training Description
Who Should Attend
- Financial Analysts and Investment Analysts
- Economists and Planning Professionals
- Government Project and Investment Officers
- Development Finance Professionals
- Banking and Lending Professionals
- Consultants and Advisory Professionals
- Programme and Portfolio Managers
- Procurement and Commercial Professionals
- Risk Management Professionals
- Professionals involved in preparing, evaluating, financing, or approving major projects
Session Objectives
- Master advanced methodologies for comprehensive project identification and screening.
- Learn sophisticated techniques for conducting in-depth market demand and supply analysis for projects.
- Develop proficiency in performing rigorous technical, environmental, and social feasibility assessments.
- Understand advanced financial modeling and valuation techniques for complex projects.
- Explore best practices in structuring diverse project financing arrangements, including debt, equity, and hybrid models.
- Grasp advanced strategies for identifying, assessing, and mitigating project-specific risks across the lifecycle.
- Learn about robust approaches to stakeholder analysis and engagement in large-scale projects.
- Identify the critical role of legal and regulatory frameworks in project preparation and financing.
- Develop skills in preparing compelling project proposals and investment memoranda.
- Understand the linkages between project success, sustainable development, and national economic growth.
- Analyze ethical considerations and transparency in project development and financing.
- Drive the implementation of integrated project preparation and financing strategies.
- Formulate strategies for post-completion project evaluation and learning.
About the Course
The Advanced Project Preparation, Analysis, Feasibility & Financing Training Course equips professionals with advanced knowledge and practical tools for transforming project concepts into financially viable, technically feasible, and investment-ready projects.The course takes participants through the project development lifecycle, from initial concept identification and opportunity assessment to feasibility analysis, financial modelling, funding strategy, investment appraisal, risk assessment, and project structuring. Participants will learn how to assess whether a proposed project is technically, commercially, economically, financially, environmentally, and institutionally viable before significant resources are committed.Emphasis is placed on developing robust business cases, evaluating investment alternatives, structuring financing packages, assessing project risks, and presenting projects to investors, lenders, government institutions, and development partners.
Curriculum & Topics
14 Topics | 70 Sessions
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Workshop 1.1:
Methodologies for generating and screening project ideas based on strategic objectives
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Workshop 1.2:
Needs assessment and problem analysis for large-scale interventions
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Workshop 1.3:
Aligning projects with national development plans and global sustainability goals
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Workshop 1.4:
Prioritization criteria for high-impact projects
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Workshop 1.5:
Developing robust project concept notes and initial feasibility assessments
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Workshop 2.1:
Advanced techniques for market sizing, forecasting, and segmentation
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Workshop 2.2:
Analyzing competitive landscapes and market entry strategies
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Workshop 2.3:
Demand assessment for public services and infrastructure projects
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Workshop 2.4:
Utilizing econometric models and statistical analysis for market projections
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Workshop 2.5:
Case studies in market analysis for diverse project types
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Workshop 3.1:
Comprehensive technical assessment: technology, engineering, site analysis
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Workshop 3.2:
Resource availability: raw materials, human capital, infrastructure
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Workshop 3.3:
Operational planning, logistics, and supply chain considerations
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Workshop 3.4:
Managing technical risks and uncertainties in complex projects
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Workshop 3.5:
Integrating innovation and futureproofing into project design
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Workshop 4.1:
International standards and best practices for ESIA (e.g., IFC Performance Standards)
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Workshop 4.2:
Advanced techniques for identifying and quantifying environmental impacts
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Workshop 4.3:
Social impact analysis: displacement, livelihoods, cultural heritage, gender
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Workshop 4.4:
Developing robust environmental and social management plans (ESMPs)
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Workshop 4.5:
Stakeholder consultations for ESIA and grievance redress mechanisms
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Workshop 5.1:
Building integrated financial models for complex projects (IS, BS, CF)
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Workshop 5.2:
Advanced valuation methods: DCF, real options, multiples analysis
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Workshop 5.3:
Sensitivity analysis, scenario planning, and Monte Carlo simulations for financial risk
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Workshop 5.4:
Debt sculpting, cash waterfall mechanisms, and debt service coverage ratios
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Workshop 5.5:
Understanding project internal rate of return (IRR) and net present value (NPV)
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Workshop 6.1:
Deep dive into project finance principles: non-recourse vs. limited recourse
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Workshop 6.2:
Roles of various parties: sponsors, lenders, contractors, off-takers
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Workshop 6.3:
Key project finance documents: term sheets, loan agreements, security packages
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Workshop 6.4:
Credit enhancement mechanisms: guarantees, political risk insurance
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Workshop 6.5:
Structuring multi-source financing (e.g., commercial banks, DFIs, ECAs)
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Workshop 7.1:
Comprehensive risk identification matrices: construction, operational, market, political, legal, force majeure
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Workshop 7.2:
Advanced quantitative and qualitative risk assessment techniques
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Workshop 7.3:
Developing robust risk allocation strategies in project contracts
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Workshop 7.4:
Mitigation measures: insurance, hedging, contingency planning
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Workshop 7.5:
Continuous risk monitoring and management systems
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Workshop 8.1:
Advanced models of PPPs: BOT, BOOT, Concessions, DBFO
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Workshop 8.2:
Legal and regulatory frameworks for successful PPP implementation
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Workshop 8.3:
Risk allocation in PPP contracts and key performance indicators
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Workshop 8.4:
Case studies of successful and challenging PPP projects
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Workshop 8.5:
Attracting private sector investment into public infrastructure
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Workshop 9.1:
Essential legal due diligence for project development
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Workshop 9.2:
Permitting, licensing, and regulatory compliance requirements
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Workshop 9.3:
Land acquisition, resettlement laws, and compensation frameworks
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Workshop 9.4:
Contract law, construction law, and dispute resolution mechanisms
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Workshop 9.5:
International investment treaties and their implications for projects
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Workshop 10.1:
Understanding green bonds, blue bonds, and social bonds for sustainable projects
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Workshop 10.2:
Blended finance approaches: combining public and private capital
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Workshop 10.3:
Impact investing and results-based financing for development projects
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Workshop 10.4:
Equity funding: private equity, venture capital, and public listings
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Workshop 10.5:
Emerging financial instruments for project development
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Workshop 11.1:
Crafting compelling project proposals and investment memoranda
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Workshop 11.2:
Developing persuasive pitch decks and investor presentations
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Workshop 11.3:
Managing due diligence processes with potential financiers
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Workshop 11.4:
Negotiating terms with investors and lenders
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Workshop 11.5:
Strategies for ongoing investor communication and relationship management
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Workshop 12.1:
Anti-corruption measures and transparency in project development and financing
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Workshop 12.2:
Safeguarding social and environmental standards (e.g., EHS guidelines)
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Workshop 12.3:
Ensuring stakeholder engagement and benefit-sharing
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Workshop 12.4:
Ethical decision-making in complex project environments
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Workshop 12.5:
Establishing robust project governance structures and oversight
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Workshop 13.1:
Methodologies for ex-post project evaluation and impact assessment
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Workshop 13.2:
Measuring project success against original objectives and sustainability criteria
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Workshop 13.3:
Capturing lessons learned for future project development
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Workshop 13.4:
Disseminating evaluation findings to stakeholders
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Workshop 13.5:
Building institutional capacity for continuous learning in project management
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Workshop 14.1:
Impact of climate change and digitalization on project pipelines
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Workshop 14.2:
Resilience and adaptability in infrastructure projects
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Workshop 14.3:
The rise of sustainable and inclusive infrastructure
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Workshop 14.4:
Emerging financing trends and sources for global projects
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Workshop 14.5:
Role of technology (AI, IoT) in project management and financing
