FAQ

FAQ

1. Who uses this Course?

Project Finance Foundations : This course is designed for serious practitioners involved in structuring and/or assessing complex project finance transactions and comprehensively covers project finance principles and techniques. It starts from first principles and comprehensively covers contractual structures, project risks, debt sizing and structuring, key terms of all the major contracts and credit agreements. It also provides an introduction into the major project finance sectors and the risk characteristics of each. It takes between 30-40 hours to complete this Course.

Mastering Project Finance Models : This course is designed for practitioners new to financial modelling and who need to get behind the numbers and understand how project finance models are put together. The best way to understand a project finance model is to build one and this Course takes participants step by step through the process of building a project finance model. A basic understanding of project finance principles is assumed along with basic Excel skills. It takes between 30-40 hours to complete.

Fundamentals of Wind Farm Development and Financing : This course is used by junior staff at project developers, banks, ECA’s and law firms who are involved in the development and financing of commercial scale wind farms. It is also used by experienced project financiers who may not have worked in the wind farm sector and are looking to gain essential knowledge.

Project Finance Primer: This course is used by learners looking for a quick introduction to project finance. They are typically not yet involved in structuring these transactions but may need to have a working knowledge and understanding of project finance principles and concepts e.g. relationship managers, chief financial officers, advisers, lawyers, analysts, syndication staff, agency staff etc. This course can be completed in 3-4 hours.

Modelling Financial Statements : This course is for those looking to broaden their financial modelling skills. Participants get to build an integrated three-statement financial model. This skill is also useful for those wanting to carry out credit analysis on the major project finance participants.

2. What software do I need to access the Courses?

No special software is required, and the Courses are accessed via your browser. The courses are compatible with browsers in HTML5 mode or Flash mode.

To view in HTML5
  • Windows : Internet Explorer 10 or later, Microsoft Edge (latest version), Google Chrome (latest version), Firefox (latest version)
  • Mac : Safari (latest version), Google Chrome (latest version), Firefox (latest version)
  • Mobile : Safari in Apple iOS 8 or later, Google Chrome in Apple iOS 8 or later, Google Chrome in Android OS 4.1 or later
To view in Flash mode
  • Adobe Flash Player 10.3 or later plus any of these web browsers:
  • Windows : Internet Explorer 8 or later, Microsoft Edge (latest version), Google Chrome (latest version), Firefox (latest version)
  • Mac : Safari (latest version), Google Chrome (latest version), Firefox (latest version)
3. What do I get if I purchase the Course?

You get a license to access all the Course material on our Learning Management System for 12 months. Here you can go through the e-learning content, take quizzes, view videos etc. You also get unlimited instructor support via e-mail. In addition, you have access to downloadable content. This includes:

  • Project Finance Foundations : 7 workbooks that include summaries of key points/slides, various contractual checklists, detailed sample term sheet, notes relating to various topics.
  • Mastering Project Finance Models : 16 pdf tutorials (over 350+ pages) that come with the course and 20 spreadsheets. You are required to complete 10 of these spreadsheets, one at a time, as you build your model. The remaining 10 spreadsheets are available for you to check your work at each step.
  • Fundamentals of Wind Farm Development and Financing : workbooks that summarise the key points as well as other downloadable material.
  • Project Finance Primer : Workbook
  • Modelling Financial Statements : Summary notes of key steps.
4. How long do I have to complete the Course?

As mentioned above, you have 12 months to complete the Course from the time you are issued with a login.

5. How many hours does it take to complete each Course?
  • Project Finance Foundations : 30-40 hours
  • Mastering Project Finance Models : 30-40 hours
  • Fundamentals of Wind Farm Development and Financing : 20 hours
  • Project Finance Primer : 2-3 hours
  • Modelling Financial Statement : 20-25 hours
6. What level are the Courses pitched at?
  • Project Finance Foundations : No prior project finance knowledge/experience required.
  • Mastering Project Finance Models : Some exposure to project finance transactions (6 months) or completion of the Project Finance Foundations Course is recommended. Basic Excel skills.
  • Fundamentals of Wind Farm Development and Financing : The course assumes no prior knowledge of the wind energy sector and starts from first principles.
  • Project Finance Primer : No prior knowledge/experience
  • Modelling Financial Statements : No prior knowledge. Basic Excel Skills.
7. What is your refund policy?

Once we receive payment, we issue logins within 24-48 hours. A full refund is offered for 5 days from the date we issue you your login details provided you have accessed only one of the course modules. Once you access more than one course module, no refunds are possible.

8. Can the learning be assessed/monitored?

Yes. There are scored quizzes that determine completion for the Project Finance Primer, Project Finance Foundations, and Modelling Financial Statements Courses. To complete the “Mastering Project Finance Models” Course, completed spreadsheets need to be submitted to the instructor.
We can provide weekly/monthly progress reports for all the courses (if required).

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What our clients say

The building block approach made it really easy for me to build an otherwise quite complex model. The step by step instructions and detailed explanations of all the formulae are a great reference.

Garth Alvares Consultant, Transport industry