By the end of this course, learners will be able to analyze project finance structures, evaluate project risks and mitigation strategies, interpret pricing mechanisms, and apply financial functions and models to real-world infrastructure projects.
Analyze and Apply Project Finance Methods and Functions
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
Recommended experience
9 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Analyze project finance structures, risks, and mitigation strategies.
Apply financial modeling tools and Excel functions in project analysis.
Evaluate pricing, repayment structures, and project bankability.
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February 2026
Assessments
15 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 4 modules in this course
This module introduces the fundamental concepts of project finance, including its purpose, structure, relevance to infrastructure development, project types, lifecycle stages, and the core characteristics that distinguish project finance from traditional financing approaches.
What's included
6 videos4 assignments
This module focuses on identifying, analyzing, and managing risks in project finance by exploring risk categories, mitigation strategies, political risks, and repayment mechanisms that influence project bankability.
What's included
6 videos4 assignments
This module examines loan pricing mechanisms in project finance and introduces essential financial modeling tools, including date functions, lookup functions, and data analysis techniques used for financial decision-making.
What's included
6 videos4 assignments
This module explores Build–Operate–Transfer (BOT) project structures, focusing on concession models, revenue generation, cost analysis, and financial sustainability of BOT infrastructure projects.
What's included
4 videos3 assignments
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