Project Finance and Investment Appraisal
Overview
This 2-day course is designed to equip participants with a thorough understanding of project finance and investment appraisal techniques. Participants will learn how to evaluate the viability of large-scale projects, structure financing options, and apply financial tools to make informed investment decisions.
Objectives
- To introduce the principles of project finance, including risk assessment, funding structures, and stakeholder management.
- To teach participants investment appraisal techniques to evaluate the financial feasibility of projects.
- To explore the impact of risk and uncertainty on project outcomes and decision-making.
- To enhance participants’ ability to structure and secure funding for projects using a variety of financing tools.
- To provide practical insights into the role of investment appraisal in project selection and capital allocation.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals of project finance and how it differs from corporate finance.
- analyse and evaluate project feasibility using investment appraisal techniques such as Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), and Payback Period.
- Identify and manage key risks associated with project finance.
- Develop effective financing strategies for projects, including the use of equity, debt, and hybrid instruments.
- Apply sensitivity analysis and scenario planning to assess the impact of uncertainty on project outcomes.
- Utilize investment appraisal methods to make sound capital investment decisions.
Outline
- Session 1 Fundamentals of project finance (Structuring project finance deals, risk assessment and management)
- Session 2 Investment appraisal techniques (Forecasting cash flows and project evaluation methods)
Methodology
Online (Hybrid option is available)
- Finance professionals including analysts, managers, and executives involved in project evaluation and funding decisions.
- Project managers responsible for planning, executing, and managing large-scale projects.
- Corporate executives involved in strategic decision-making and capital allocation.
- Investment analysts responsible for assessment of the financial viability of investments.
- Government officials and public sector employees involved in public-private partnerships and infrastructure financing.
- Entrepreneurs and business owners seeking to secure funding for large-scale initiatives.
- At least two years of work experience in a role related to finance, project management, investment analysis, or operations or
- Exposure to project-based environments or financial analysis in a professional context.
2 Days
R15 800
Email any of the following:
Faith@thakocapital.co.za
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info@thakocapital.co.za