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Project Finance. Definition. Sources of funding. Structured finance

Project Management 40 hours

Introduction

The Project Finance Course. Definition. Sources of funding. Structured finance It is a gateway to the dynamic and ever-growing world of project finance. Currently, the ability to structure complex financing arrangements is in high demand, as companies seek professionals capable of designing innovative financial strategies to ensure the success of their projects. This course will provide you with an in-depth understanding of corporate finance, structured finance and the various sources of funding available. You will learn to identify and apply key concepts in project finance, gaining a comprehensive overview that will enable you to stand out in a competitive job market. By choosing this course, you will position yourself as an expert in a field that is essential to global economic development, broadening your professional horizons and boosting your career.

Objectives

- Identify the differences between project finance and corporate finance.

- Analyse the main characteristics of structured finance.

- To understand the concept of project finance and its basic definitions.

- Explore the various sources of funding available for projects.

- Assess the financial viability of projects using project finance techniques.

- Develop the skills needed to structure financing appropriate to each project.

- Apply the knowledge gained to select the most suitable sources of funding.

Table of Contents

TEACHING UNIT 1. PROJECT FINANCING AND CORPORATE FINANCING.
Companies and projects.
The concept of financing.
Business finance.
Project funding.
Advantages and disadvantages.

TEACHING UNIT 2. STRUCTURED FINANCE.
The concept of structured finance.
Figures and actors.
Cash flow and its different types.
Bond issues and securitisations.
Leveraged buyouts and the stages of structured finance.

TEACHING UNIT 3. PROJECT FINANCE. BASIC CONCEPTS AND DEFINITIONS.
What is project finance?.
Basic requirements. Advantages and disadvantages.
Special Purpose Vehicle. Financial risk. Associated ratios and accounts.
Stages of a project finance deal.
The financial model.

TEACHING UNIT 4. SOURCES OF FUNDING.
Traditional private sources.
Traditional public sources.
The interest rate and the discount rate.
The project’s profitability.
Some case studies.

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