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Project Finance and Public Private Partnerships Fundamentals

Jeff Hooke

Gain an understanding of project finance and public-private partnerships structures. We’ll explore how project finance resembles real estate deals and then look at key participants in various deals and their motivation. We’ll also look at the history and evolution of Project Finance, as it is useful in understanding how deals work today.

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Gain an understanding of project finance and public-private partnerships structures. We’ll explore how project finance resembles real estate deals and then look at key participants in various deals and their motivation. We’ll also look at the history and evolution of Project Finance, as it is useful in understanding how deals work today.

This course will conclude with an explanation of the basic financial structures and a look at the importance of accounting in project finance.

This course is part of the New York Institute of Finance’s popular Project Finance and Public Private Partnerships Professional Certificate program.

What you'll learn

  • Overview of Project Finance and Public Private Partnerships
  • History and evolution of Project Finance
  • Basic structures of Project Finance
  • Importance of accounting definitions

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Learning objectives

  • Overview of project finance and public private partnerships
  • History and evolution of project finance
  • Basic structures of project finance
  • Importance of accounting definitions

Syllabus

Lesson 1: Definition of Project Finance
Lesson 2: Real Estate - Analogy
Lesson 3: Understanding Public Private Partnership
Lesson 4: Introduction to Participants and Motivations
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Lesson 5: History and Evolution of Project Finance
Lesson 6: Classic Deals
Lesson 7: Basic Project Finance Structures
Lesson 8: Post Construction - Structures
Lesson 9: Importance of Accounting Definitions
Lesson 10: Recap

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Provides a foundation for beginners in project finance and public-private partnerships
Emphasizes the importance of accounting in project finance
Covers a range of topics from project finance overview to basic structures
Taught by Jeff Hooke, an experienced instructor in the field
Part of the New York Institute of Finance’s popular Project Finance and Public Private Partnerships Professional Certificate program

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Join a study group for project finance
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  • Identify or form a study group with fellow learners.
  • Set regular meeting times and establish a study plan.
  • Facilitate discussions on course materials, case studies, and practice problems.
Create a presentation on a specific topic in project finance
Enhance your understanding by actively teaching a topic to others, reinforcing your grasp of the concepts and improving your communication skills.
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  • Choose a specific topic related to project finance.
  • Research and gather information on the topic.
  • Develop a clear and engaging presentation.
  • Present your work to an audience.
Contribute to an open-source project related to project finance
Gain hands-on experience and expand your knowledge by contributing to an open-source project in the field of project finance.
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Career center

Learners who complete Project Finance and Public Private Partnerships Fundamentals will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Public-Private Partnership Manager
This course offers a comprehensive overview of project finance and public-private partnerships. It is ideal for professionals in this career path, helping them understand the evolution, structures, and accounting aspects of project finance.
Infrastructure Investor
Infrastructure Investors typically invest in infrastructure projects, including those financed through project finance. This course can be helpful as it provides a solid foundation in the basics of project finance.
Real Estate Developer
Real Estate Developers often need to secure financing for their projects. This course covers the basics of project finance, which involves arranging funding for large infrastructure and real estate projects, and can aid Real Estate Developers.
Real Estate Finance Analyst
A Real Estate Finance Analyst may be involved in financing real estate projects, including those funded through project finance. Understanding the basics of project finance can be beneficial, as this course provides.
Quantitative Analyst
Quantitative Analysts often work in project finance, using mathematical and statistical models to assess risk and returns. This course can provide a helpful overview of project finance structures and accounting principles.
Public Finance Analyst
Public Finance Analysts typically work in government and analyze financial matters. This course can be useful as it provides an overview of project finance and public-private partnerships, which are often used in infrastructure and other public projects.
Project Manager
A background in project finance and public-private partnerships is very relevant to the Project Manager career. While this course does not cover all of the skills required to become a Project Manager, it does provide a foundation in the financial structures and accounting definitions that underpin project finance.
Construction Manager
Construction Managers usually oversee the construction of infrastructure and real estate projects. Understanding the basics of project finance can be valuable, as these projects often require significant funding.
Risk Analyst
Risk Analysts may evaluate the risks associated with project finance transactions. This course can provide a beneficial introduction to the field, covering the history, evolution, and basic structures of project finance.
Municipal Finance Analyst
This course may be relevant to a Municipal Finance Analyst, as it provides a foundation in the structures and accounting definitions of project finance. This knowledge can assist in the analysis of municipal finance projects.
Financial Consultant
Financial Consultants may provide advice on financial matters, including project finance. Understanding the basics of project finance, which this course introduces, can be helpful.
Investment Banker
Investment Bankers may assist clients in raising capital through various means, including project finance. As this course explores the history, evolution, and basic structures of project finance, as well as key accounting definitions, it may be of use to someone in this career.
Financial Analyst
Financial Analysts can play many roles ranging from advising corporations on project financing, to preparing financial models for public-private partnerships. This course may be useful as it overviews the history, evolution, and basic structures of project financing, as well as key accounting definitions especially relevant to the field.
Corporate Finance Analyst
Corporate Finance Analysts may have some involvement in project finance, especially when it comes to evaluating the financial viability of projects. This course may be useful, as it provides an introduction to the structures and accounting definitions of project finance.
Private Equity Associate
Private Equity Associates may have some involvement in a deal's project finance structure. Understanding the basic structures and accounting definitions of project finance, therefore, may be useful.

Reading list

We've selected 11 books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Project Finance and Public Private Partnerships Fundamentals.
Is the classic book on the subject of project finance, acting as a great reference point on structures, institutions, and processes in project finance. It is very detailed and common reference and textbook on project finance.
This handbook from the World Bank Group provides a good overview of the basics of structuring public-private partnership projects. It covers everything from developing a business case to structuring and negotiating the deal.
This step-by-step guide to the process of project financing provides good explanations of the core concepts, along with real-world case studies to help illustrate the concepts within.
This textbook is widely used in academic institutions. It has a good balance of concepts and applications which makes it a useful resource.
This good general reference on investment appraisal, providing a good background for understanding project finance and financial modeling.
Provides a good overview of project management for construction, providing a solid background to the foundational principles of project management. It is not specific to project finance, but is good background reading.
This IMF paper provides a good overview of the issues and challenges associated with PPPs and provides recommendations for best practices.
This guide to financial analysis of public infrastructure projects and introduces readers to how to evaluate and manage investment projects.

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