Essentials of Infrastructure & Project Finance

Finance & Investment

Next Intake: 28 Apr 2025 (Mon)

Basic
SkillsFuture
Short Courses

This module is conducted in-person.

Next course starts on

28 Apr 2025 (Mon) See Full Schedule

Fee

SGD1,744* (as low as SGD203.20 after maximum funding) Learn More

Duration

2 Full Days (Weekdays)

Level

Basic

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

Sustaining Asia’s Growth Momentum

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

PARTICIPANT PROFILE

SELF-SPONSORED

SME

NON-SME

Singapore Citizen < 40 years old

Permanent Resident

LTVP+

$523.20

(After SSG Funding 70%)

$203.20

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ ETSS Funding 20%)

$523.20

(After SSG Funding 70%)

Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old

$203.20

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ MCES Funding 20%)

$203.20

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ ETSS Funding 20%)

$203.20

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ MCES Funding 20%)

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.

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