Introduction

Infrastructure development is a critical driver of economic growth and national competitiveness. This Infrastructure Project Finance Training Course equips professionals with cutting-edge skills to navigate the complex landscape of infrastructure financing, risk mitigation, and sustainable investment strategies. Through this high-impact course, participants will gain deep insights into project finance structures, PPP frameworks, financial modeling, debt and equity instruments, and global best practices essential for structuring and managing infrastructure projects across sectors.

The course is designed for professionals involved in project development, finance, and public-private partnerships, offering a practical, hands-on approach backed by real-world case studies and financial models. Attendees will master critical skills such as due diligence, feasibility analysis, credit risk assessment, and funding lifecycle management, ensuring that infrastructure investments are financially viable and strategically aligned with national development goals.

Programme Curriculum

Training Course on Infrastructure Project Finance

Introduction

Infrastructure development is a critical driver of economic growth and national competitiveness. This Infrastructure Project Finance Training Course equips professionals with cutting-edge skills to navigate the complex landscape of infrastructure financing, risk mitigation, and sustainable investment strategies. Through this high-impact course, participants will gain deep insights into project finance structures, PPP frameworks, financial modeling, debt and equity instruments, and global best practices essential for structuring and managing infrastructure projects across sectors.

The course is designed for professionals involved in project development, finance, and public-private partnerships, offering a practical, hands-on approach backed by real-world case studies and financial models. Attendees will master critical skills such as due diligence, feasibility analysis, credit risk assessment, and funding lifecycle management, ensuring that infrastructure investments are financially viable and strategically aligned with national development goals.

Course Duration

5 days

Course Objectives

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  1. Understand the fundamentals and global trends of infrastructure project finance.
  2. Apply advanced project financial modeling techniques for feasibility analysis.
  3. Structure Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreements with optimized risk allocation.
  4. Analyze financial instruments used in infrastructure funding—loans, bonds, equity, and guarantees.
  5. Assess and manage credit, legal, and operational risks in project financing.
  6. Conduct comprehensive due diligence and stakeholder engagement.
  7. Evaluate project cash flows and financing structures for different infrastructure sectors.
  8. Navigate multilateral and development finance institution (DFI) funding channels.
  9. Understand the impact of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors on infrastructure investment.
  10. Review concession agreements, contract structures, and performance indicators.
  11. Apply legal, regulatory, and policy frameworks influencing infrastructure finance.
  12. Master key metrics such as IRR, NPV, DSCR, and sensitivity analysis in infrastructure finance.
  13. Prepare investor-ready proposals and bankable project documentation.

 

Organizational Benefits

  • Improved capacity to structure and implement large-scale infrastructure projects.
  • Enhanced ability to attract private investment and secure funding from multilateral agencies.
  • Reduced project failure risks through effective risk management frameworks.
  • Better alignment with national development strategies and compliance standards.
  • Creation of a skilled workforce capable of delivering financially sustainable infrastructure.

Target Participants

  1. Infrastructure project managers
  2. Financial analysts and investment professionals
  3. Public sector officers in planning and finance departments
  4. Private sector infrastructure developers
  5. Legal professionals in project finance
  6. Engineers involved in infrastructure planning
  7. Multilateral development agency staff
  8. Consultants and advisors in project and finance sectors

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Infrastructure Project Finance

  • Principles of project finance vs corporate finance
  • Lifecycle of infrastructure projects
  • Key players and stakeholders
  • Financial structure and cash flow waterfall
  • Current trends in global infrastructure financing

Module 2: Financial Modeling for Infrastructure Projects

  • Building integrated project financial models
  • Key assumptions and inputs
  • Debt sizing and coverage ratios
  • Cash flow forecasts and financial KPIs
  • Scenario and sensitivity analysis

Module 3: Risk Management and Due Diligence

  • Identifying project risks
  • Risk allocation strategies
  • Legal and regulatory risk assessments
  • Insurance and mitigation tools
  • Technical and environmental due diligence

Module 4: Legal and Regulatory Frameworks

  • Key contractual documents (PPP, EPC, O&M)
  • Regulatory compliance and licensing
  • Concession agreements and dispute resolution
  • Institutional frameworks and approvals
  • Legal documentation for lenders and investors

Module 5: Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)

  • PPP models and transaction structures
  • Value-for-money assessment
  • Viability gap funding and government support
  • Private sector incentives
  • PPP contract monitoring and enforcement

Module 6: Funding Sources and Instruments

  • Equity financing: sponsors, private equity, infrastructure funds
  • Debt financing: commercial banks, bonds, and DFIs
  • Blended finance and credit enhancement
  • Sovereign guarantees and subsidies
  • Innovative financing (green bonds, sukuk, impact investing)

Module 7: ESG and Sustainable Infrastructure

  • ESG integration in infrastructure project planning
  • Environmental and social safeguards
  • Climate resilience and green finance
  • Sustainable development goals (SDGs)
  • Governance and transparency frameworks

Module 8: Case Studies and Practical Applications

  • Real-world infrastructure project breakdown
  • Analysis of successful and failed projects
  • Financial modeling exercises
  • Group activities and peer reviews
  • Capstone project: design a bankable infrastructure proposal

 

Training Methodology

  • Interactive lectures and expert-led discussions
  • Hands-on financial modeling with Excel
  • Case studies from global infrastructure projects
  • Group activities and real-world simulations
  • Capstone project with practical deliverables

 

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@fineskilltrainingcenter.com or call +254769199797 

 

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

 We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to FINESKILL TRAINING CENTER account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.

Available Sessions

Aug 10 2026

10 Aug — 14 Aug 2026

online • Virtual session • Limited Availability
Aug 17 2026

17 Aug — 21 Aug 2026

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Aug 24 2026

24 Aug — 28 Aug 2026

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Aug 31 2026

31 Aug — 04 Sep 2026

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Sep 07 2026

07 Sep — 11 Sep 2026

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Sep 14 2026

14 Sep — 18 Sep 2026

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Sep 21 2026

21 Sep — 25 Sep 2026

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Sep 28 2026

28 Sep — 02 Oct 2026

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Oct 05 2026

05 Oct — 09 Oct 2026

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Oct 12 2026

12 Oct — 16 Oct 2026

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Oct 19 2026

19 Oct — 23 Oct 2026

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Oct 26 2026

26 Oct — 30 Oct 2026

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Nov 02 2026

02 Nov — 06 Nov 2026

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Nov 09 2026

09 Nov — 13 Nov 2026

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Nov 16 2026

16 Nov — 20 Nov 2026

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Nov 23 2026

23 Nov — 27 Nov 2026

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Nov 30 2026

30 Nov — 04 Dec 2026

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Dec 07 2026

07 Dec — 11 Dec 2026

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Dec 14 2026

14 Dec — 18 Dec 2026

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Dec 21 2026

21 Dec — 25 Dec 2026

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Dec 28 2026

28 Dec — 01 Jan 2027

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