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About the Course

Learn how debt and equity can be used to finance infrastructure investments and how investors approach infrastructure investments! According to the OECD, the global infrastructure investment requirement by 2030 for transport, electricity generation, transmission & distribution, and water & telecommunications totals to 71 trillion dollars. This figure represents about 3.5% of the annual World GDP from 2007 to 2030. The European Commission estimated, that by 2020, Europe will need between 1.5 - 2 trillion Euros in infrastructure investments. Between 2011 and 2020, about 500 billion Euros will be required for the implementation of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) program, 400 billion Euros for Energy distribution networks and smart grids, 200 billion Euros on Energy transmission networks and storage, and 500 billion Euros for the upgrade and construction of new power plants. An additional 38 - 58 billion Euros and 181 - 268 billion Euros in capital investment will be needed to achieve the targets set by the European Commission for broadband diffusion. Traditionally investments in infrastructure were financed using public sources. However, severe budget constraints and inefficient management of infrastructure by public entities have led to an increased involvement of private investors in the business. The course focuses on how private investors approach infrastructure projects from the standpoint of equity, debt, and hybrid instruments. The course concentrates on the practical aspects of project finance: the most frequently used financial techniques for infrastructure investments. The repeated use of real life examples and case studies will allow students to link the theoretical background to actual business practices. In the end of the course, students will be capable of analyzing a complex transaction, identifying the key elements of a deal, and suggesting proper solutions for deal structuring from a financial advisor's perspective. Course Format The course will consist of lecture videos, readings, and talks given by guest speakers. Although we do hope you will attend the entire course, it is possible to just focus on single topics. Suggested Readings The course is designed to be self-contained, there are no obligatory readings that must be acquired outside of the course. For students interested in additional study material, you may refer to: • Gatti Stefano, "Project Finance in theory and practice", Academic Press, 2nd edition, 2012....

Top reviews

VM

Aug 23, 2020

Concepts of project finance are explained very clearly. Focus on debt syndication and loan amortization methods is specially helpful. The course content can be updated as it is slightly old.

EV

Apr 4, 2021

This course was extremely helpful as I was learning about the infrastructure investing space. It helped me through interviews and get foundational background information on the subject matter.

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By Aldo M

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Jun 9, 2020

very interesting course for anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of project finance

By Walusimbi B

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May 22, 2019

It is a very wonderful course that will help anyone understand the basics of project finance.

By Javier D V

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May 15, 2019

Perfect approach, mix of practical and theorical information and, overall, a great professor.

By Roberto D

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Dec 17, 2017

Well structured introduction to Project Finance: Prof. Gatti's lessons are really insightful.

By Marcelo d L

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Jul 6, 2017

Great course! I would like to thank professor Stefano Gatti and his team for this initiative.

By Mariia P

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Aug 31, 2019

A great and valuable intro to project finance and infrastructure investing! Fully recommend!

By Guillaume, F G F D

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Apr 29, 2018

Great course that gives a very interesting approach to distinct aspects of project finance !

By Abel S

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May 20, 2020

Very good lectures. Clear explanation but still sufficiently detailed and profound content.

By dirceu a

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Oct 27, 2017

Straight and valuable concepts with interesting case studies, explained in a very clear way

By Beckett M

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Oct 17, 2023

Fantastic course! Well structured and has a great mix of technical and qualitative skills.

By Alejandro F C

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Sep 4, 2017

Very complete course. Lectures are very straight forward and the content very interesting.

By Naseer A

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Aug 8, 2025

Wonderful experience with you. I am satisfied with the reputed teacher and coursera team.

By JIJO G

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Dec 11, 2016

It was really a nice course and gain deep knowledge about Financing in Infrastructure....

By Jordan B

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Jan 11, 2023

Top quality introduction to project finance, assuming some corporate finance (up to IRR)

By Don v S

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Jun 7, 2023

The content was amazing, the format great, the Profession super entertaining and clear!

By Shiladitya M

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May 18, 2020

Very useful course for professionals involved in project financing and PPP structuring.

By santiago d

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Dec 6, 2018

Excellent, the course is very well structured and taught, materials are also very good.

By Adriana T

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Jul 15, 2019

The couse is very well developed, easy to understant and professor Stefano is AMAZING!

By Callum H

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Jul 30, 2022

Really good foundational insight into the Project Finance and Infrastructure sector.

By stavros k

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Jul 15, 2022

Very Very Good. The lectures, the tests ...everything! And very close to real life !

By Sarah H

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Feb 12, 2018

Well structured and organised course. High level yet contains all the essence of PF.

By Najmi F

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Sep 26, 2022

Great course for understanding financial approach in Infrastructure Business Model

By Santiago M

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Jul 15, 2020

Great course to familiarize with the concepts of project finance in infraestructure

By Prakshit B

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May 14, 2021

Fantastic course for a fundamental understanding of the subject. Very well taught.

By Manuel C

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Sep 7, 2023

Best Coursera so far! Totally recommended to learn real project finance concepts!