The Public-Private Partnership course offers you a unique opportunity to delve into a sector that is experiencing significant growth and high demand for skilled professionals. As governments and private entities increasingly seek collaboration to address complex infrastructure and service needs, understanding the nuances of PPP contracts is essential. This course equips you with valuable insights into the concepts, benefits, and limitations of PPP contracts, guiding you through the frameworks necessary for their application and the assessment of such projects. You will also gain skills in managing PPP contracts effectively, making you a valuable asset in this dynamic field. By participating in this remote online course, you are positioning yourself at the forefront of public-private collaboration, opening doors to exciting career opportunities.
Public-private partnership
This course is designed for professionals and graduates in the field who wish to deepen their understanding of public-private partnership (PPP) contracts. It is ideal for those interested in exploring the concepts, benefits, and limitations of PPPs, learning about the application framework, assessing projects, and managing contracts effectively.
40 hours
Corporate
Course objectives
- To understand the fundamental concepts and benefits of PPP contracts.
- To identify the limitations and challenges of PPP arrangements.
- To explore the framework for implementing PPP contracts effectively.
- To assess the viability of projects using PPP methodologies.
- To analyse management strategies for successful PPP contracts.
- To evaluate the financial and social impacts of PPP projects.
- To apply best practices in the development of PPP frameworks.
What does it prepare you for?
The Public-Private Partnership course equips you to effectively navigate and manage PPP contracts, understanding their core concepts, benefits, and limitations. You'll gain insights into the framework for applying such contracts, enabling you to assess and manage PPP projects adeptly. This course enhances your ability to evaluate the viability of partnerships, ensuring you can strategically oversee contract management and optimise collaboration between public and private sectors.
Teaching units
UNIT 1. PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (PPP) CONTRACTS: CONCEPTS, BENEFITS AND LIMITATIONS
Effects of infrastructure on economic development
Different structures of infrastructure provision: public vs. private
Models of public-private partnership structures
Public-private partnership contracts in the world
Identification of public-private partnership projects
UNIT 2. FRAMEWORK FOR THE APPLICATION OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP CONTRACTS
Regulatory framework for public-private partnerships: common law vs civil law
Fiscal analysis of public-private partnerships: capacity and impact on deficits
Economic analysis of public-private partnerships
Financial analysis of public-private partnerships
Stakeholders
UNIT 3. ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS
Technical and financial feasibility of public-private partnership projects
Social and environmental feasibility of public-private partnership projects
Risk allocation in PPP contracts
The concepts of value for money
Definition of the project’s bidding and advertising criteria
UNIT 4. MANAGEMENT OF THE PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP CONTRACT
Bidding and awarding process for public-private partnership contracts
Financing of public-private partnership projects
Contract management in the construction and operation phase
Renegotiation in infrastructure concession contracts
Contract end and transfer of assets