Essentials of Infrastructure & Project Finance
- Finance & Investment
This module is conducted in-person.
2 Full Days (Weekdays)
Who Should Attend
- Corporate and investment bankers
- Sponsors, contractors, financiers and investors of projects, government agencies
- Financial analysts, credit analysts, investment analysts
- Project managers, engineers, consultants
Overview
This program offers a comprehensive overview of project finance, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills to navigate complex project financing transactions. Participants will explore the fundamental concepts, key players, and risk assessment methodologies in project finance.
Additionally, participants will learn about the relationships between parties, allocating risks effectively, and structuring financing to mitigate risks. By the end of the program, you'll have a good understanding of the project finance landscape and be well-prepared to contribute to successful projects.
Learning Objectives
- Know the characteristics and applicability of project finance
- Identify key project risks
- Distinguish the parties involved and the type of project relationships
- Learn about risk allocation between parties in a public-private partnership
- Develop suitable structures to mitigate financing risks
Topic/Structure
Introduction
- What is Project Finance
- Update on Project Finance Loans
- Key players in Project Finance
- Characteristics of Project Finance
- Objectives of Sponsors
- Phases of Project Finance
Project Risk Assessment – Identify Key Project Risks
- Commercial viability
- Completion risks
- E S G risks
- Input supply risks
- Operating risks
- Revenue risks
- Force majeure risks
- Macroeconomic risks
- Political risks
- Moody’s Rating Methodology
Managing Relationships & Risk Allocation between Parties in Project Finance
- Parties in Project Finance Transaction
- Types of Project Relationships
- Common Terms in Project Contracts
- Risk Allocation
Mitigating Project Finance Risk with Suitable Financing Structure
- Sources of Financing
- Risk Based Pricing
- Project Return – Project company vs Investors
- Reserve Accounts
- Project Finance Ratios
- Cash Controls in Project Finance
Assessment
As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of the course. The mode of assessment, which is up to the trainer’s discretion, may be an online quiz, a presentation or based on classroom exercises.
Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment in order to receive a digital Certificate of Completion issued by Singapore Management University.
Calculate Programme Fee
Fee Table
| COMPANY-SPONSORED | |||
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PARTICIPANT PROFILE |
SELF-SPONSORED |
SME |
NON-SME |
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Singapore Citizen < 40 years old Permanent Resident LTVP+
|
$523.20 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
$203.20 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$523.20 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
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Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old |
$203.20 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$203.20 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$203.20 (After SSG Funding 70% |
|
International Participant |
$1,744 (No Funding) |
$1,744 (No Funding) |
$1,744 (No Funding) |
All prices include 9% GST
Please note that the programme fees are subject to change without prior notice.
Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.
Self Sponsored
SkillsFuture Credit
Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.
This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.
Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual).Workfare Skills Support Scheme
From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.
Company Sponsored
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)
- Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
- Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
- Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
- Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
- Trainees must not be a full-time national serviceman
- Trainees are eligible for ETSS funding only if their company's SME status is approved prior to the course commencement date. To verify your SME's status, please click here.
Please click here for more information on ETSS.
Absentee Payroll
Companies who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here. For more information, please refer to:
AP Guide (Non-SME Companies)
Declaration Guide (SME Companies)
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