Build Project Finance Models for Investment Decisions

Instructor: EDUCBA

9 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

9 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Build project finance models using assumptions, financial statements, and cash flow projections.
Analyze DSCR, project returns, and debt structures to evaluate investment viability.
Apply sensitivity analysis and valuation techniques to support project finance decisions.

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There are 9 modules in this course

Master Project Finance Modeling and learn how to build complete financial models used in real-world infrastructure and investment projects.

Develop job-ready skills in cash flow analysis, DSCR, valuation, and financial decision-making. This course takes you step-by-step through the full project finance lifecycle—from defining assumptions like project period, capital expenditure, and capital structure to building financial statements, analyzing cash flows, and evaluating project viability. You will learn how to model revenue using tariff and traffic projections, calculate operating expenses, structure debt repayment schedules, and analyze key metrics such as DSCR and project returns. The course also covers advanced concepts including sensitivity analysis, valuation methods, and real-world case studies. By the end of this course, you will be able to build a complete project finance model, evaluate investment opportunities, and make informed financial decisions with confidence.

Learn how to define project assumptions including capital expenditure, capital structure, tariff, and operating expenses to build a strong financial modeling foundation.

What's included

9 videos1 assignment

9 videosTotal 79 minutes

Introduction to Project Finance7 minutes
Assumption on Project Period9 minutes
Assumption on Capital Expenditure9 minutes
Assumption on Capital Structure9 minutes
Data Service Reserve7 minutes
Concept of Tariff Assumption9 minutes
Assumptions on Operating Expenses12 minutes
Depreciation Tax and Traffic11 minutes
Project Cost Sheet7 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Graded - Foundations of Project Finance30 minutes

Understand construction scheduling, interest during construction, debt structuring, and traffic projections for effective project planning.

What's included

9 videos1 assignment

9 videosTotal 73 minutes

Pre Operative Expenses6 minutes
Preparing a Construction Schedule9 minutes
Examples on Construction Schedule11 minutes
Interest During Construction8 minutes
Financing and Non Financing Cost8 minutes
Debt of Total Project8 minutes
Debt Drawdown6 minutes
Traffic Projection7 minutes
Calculating the Growth Rate8 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Graded -Project Setup & Construction Planning30 minutes

Build revenue models using tariff and traffic projections and analyze operating expenses and repayment structures.

What's included

9 videos1 assignment

9 videosTotal 75 minutes

Revenue in Financial Year9 minutes
Calulating Total Traffic8 minutes
Operating Expenses9 minutes
Operating Expenses Assumptions10 minutes
Contractual Labourers8 minutes
Licence Fees6 minutes
Calculating Date Interest8 minutes
Repayment Schedule7 minutes
Calculating the Depreciation9 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Graded - Revenue & Operational Modeling30 minutes

Learn working capital management, reserve accounts, and preparation of financial statements including profit and cash flow.

What's included

9 videos1 assignment

9 videosTotal 79 minutes

Calculating Working Capital9 minutes
Increase-Decrease Workng Capital8 minutes
Debt Service Reserve6 minutes
Creating New Funds6 minutes
Preparing Financial Statement10 minutes
Items under Profit and Loss9 minutes
Calculating Depreciation10 minutes
Cashflow Statement11 minutes
Profit After Tax10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Graded - Working Capital & Reserve Management30 minutes

Develop cash flow statements, analyze financing activities, and evaluate project returns and financial ratios.

What's included

9 videos1 assignment

9 videosTotal 80 minutes

Cashflow from Financial Activities11 minutes
Working Capital Loan7 minutes
Calculation for Dividend Paid9 minutes
Preparing Cashflow Statement10 minutes
Adding Interest8 minutes
Outflow from Investment11 minutes
Calculating Project Returns6 minutes
Changing Working Capital7 minutes
Calculating Different Ratio Analysis11 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Graded - Cash Flow & Financing Activities30 minutes

Analyze project risk using DSCR, sensitivity analysis, and capital expenditure impact on financial outcomes.

What's included

9 videos1 assignment

9 videosTotal 78 minutes

Calculating Minimum DSCR10 minutes
Analyzing Coverage Ratio9 minutes
Learning Sensitivity Analysis10 minutes
Outputs on Sensitivity Analysis8 minutes
Calculating the Capital Expenditure8 minutes
Valuation on Financial Modelling12 minutes
Case Study of NVP Method7 minutes
Capital Expenditure in NVP Method8 minutes
Profit Before and After Tax6 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Graded - Risk & Sensitivity Analysis30 minutes

Understand cost of debt, cost of equity, enterprise valuation, and market-based financial modeling concepts.

What's included

9 videos1 assignment

9 videosTotal 81 minutes

Cost of Debt and Cost of Equity8 minutes
Valuation to Firm and Equity8 minutes
Pre Money and Post Money Valuation11 minutes
Increase and Decrease in DSRA7 minutes
Calculating Enterprise Value8 minutes
Case Study on Financial Modelling8 minutes
How to Market the Product10 minutes
Case Study Assumptions10 minutes
Assumption on Inflation and Escalation11 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Graded - Advanced Valuation Techniques30 minutes

Apply financial modeling concepts through case studies including revenue, production, and financial statement analysis.

What's included

9 videos1 assignment

9 videosTotal 81 minutes

Premium for Mature Market7 minutes
Solution Case Study12 minutes
Cost of Equity and Debt9 minutes
Analyzing Omega Unit Production8 minutes
Calculating the Revenue Parameter9 minutes
Debt Repayment Schedule7 minutes
Profit and Loss Statement10 minutes
Evaluating the Profit after Tax9 minutes
Net Cash Inflow from Investement10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Graded - Case Study Deep Dive30 minutes

Build final financial models, analyze DSCR, prepare reports, and evaluate valuation methodologies.

What's included

8 videos1 assignment

8 videosTotal 78 minutes

Formula for Calculating Loan6 minutes
Evaluation on the Balance Sheet11 minutes
Change in Working Capital9 minutes
Calculating the Minimum and Average DSCR10 minutes
How to write Project Report with Numbers10 minutes
Revenue Assumptions12 minutes
Projected Cash Flow Statement12 minutes
Analyzing the Valuation Methodology8 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Graded - Final Modeling & Reporting30 minutes

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