Project Finance Institute

THE KNOWLEDGE COMMUNITY FOR PROJECT FINANCE, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND PPP PROFESSIONALS

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PROJECT FINANCE INSTITUTE MEMBERSHIPDevelop your skillset, expand your network, and spread your wings with new career opportunities.

If you’re a Project Finance, Infrastructure, or PPP professional looking to develop your skillset, expand your global network, and spread your wings with new career opportunities then our new membership plan is exactly what you've been looking for.
 
The Project Finance Institute community offers exclusive benefits to members:
 
3x online courses - Essential Financial Modelling, Certificate in Project Finance Modelling (CPFM), and Effective Data Visualisation
Downloadable models and worked example files
Access to all course updates for as long as you remain a member
Regular expert webinars, live Q&A classes, and masterclasses
Access to modelling mentors
Regularly updated available Project Finance jobs from around the globe.
Exclusive newsletters & blogs
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OUR COMMUNITY & MISSION

Project Finance & Infrastructure professionals like you are building a better world. Project by project. Bid by bid. Model by model.Our mission is to enable global transformation by equipping Project Finance and Infrastructure professionals with the analytical and commercial skills they need to deliver projects effectively.

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WHERE OUR ALUMNI WORK

We are all on different paths. Here at the Project Finance Institute, we are proud of everything that our Alumni accomplish.  

BECOME A CERTIFIED PROJECT FINANCE ANALYST

The Certified Project Finance Analyst programme delivers transformational skills development in financial structuring, commercial analysis, financial modelling and negotiation. This is an 8 week intensive workshop with live classes that simulates a real project from start to finish. 
Download the course brochure here.

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ADVANCE YOUR CAREER WITH PROJECT FINANCE INSTITUTE CERTIFICATIONS
The Project Finance Institute is a highly competitive institution.

The Certificate in Project Finance Modelling course is a self-paced online course in advanced Project Finance modelling designed to turbocharge your understanding of projects. 
The Certified Project Finance Analyst programme is a full Project Finance bid simulation. There is no other course like it available anywhere. Gain years of Project Finance experience in just 8 weeks.

THE APPLICATION WINDOW IS OPENOur next cohort begins in January 2025.

Apply today for the January 2025 cohort. 
Fill out your application in as much detail as possible in order to give you the best chance of getting accepted for the CPFA programme. 
If you are looking to send your colleague or team through the CPFA programme then contact us today.

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REQUEST MORE PROGRAMME INFORMATIONFind out how the Certified Project Finance Analyst programme can deliver unparalleled Project Finance career growth by requesting more information below.

CERTIFIED PROJECT FINANCE ANALYST PROGRAMME

January 2025

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Start date: 20 January 2025
Time commitment: 8 weeks (plus 4 week pre-course)
Location: Online
Cost: $5,900

CERTIFIED PROJECT FINANCE ANALYST PROGRAMME

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Apply for January 2024 by filling out our short application form.

THE PROJECT FINANCE INSTITUTE FACULTY

Our courses are delivered by active Project Finance professionals. We have set a high bar for joining the Project Finance Faculty. All members are at the top of their game and known internationally.

Morag LoaderLead Accounting and Tax Instructor, Project Finance Institute

Previously Director of Finance and Head of Accounting and Tax at Operis, Morag brings more than 20 years of experience in advising on the accounting treatments of PF and Infrastructure projects. Morag is now the lead Accounting and Tax Instructor in the Project Finance Institute.

Kenny Whitelaw-JonesPartner at Gridlines, Co-Founder of Full Stack Modeller and Project Finance Institute

Kenny is one of the leading financial modelling instructors in the Project Finance space having taught more than 20,000 modellers to improve their practice. Kenny is also the Head of Financial Modelling at Cranmore Partners and a Co-Founder of the Project Finance Institute.

Yusuf MacunManaging Partner, Cranmore Partners

Yusuf Macun has over 20 years’ experience in energy and infrastructure finance and investments, with a focus on the power, water, renewables and oil & gas verticals.
 
 

Dr Andrew Garrad CBEFounder, Garrad Hassan

Andrew is an engineer and has spent the last 40 years in the wind energy industry, he founded and ran the renewable energy consultancy Garrad Hassan and is a true pioneer of the modern wind industry.

Jeremy ConnickPartner, Clifford Chance

Jeremy is a Partner at Clifford Chance LLP specialising in Project development and finance for the last 35 years. Jeremy primarily now works in Africa but also has experience in developed markets and worked for many years in Asia and America.

"This course really opened my eyes to what actually happens in projects." 

- Laura Gillies. M&A, Deloitte, Canada.

ADVANCE YOUR PROJECT FINANCE CAREER

Learn alongside international industry peers in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
In 8 intensive weeks, you'll gain all the skills you need to succeed in Project and Infrastructure Finance.
 

ONLINE
LEARNING

Join a global classroom and expand your horizons

Our Certified Project Finance Analyst course is an intensive programme delivered by distance learning.
 

LEADING
INSTRUCTORS

Decades of project finance experience

You'll learn from lawyers, accountants, project finance bankers, project developers and modellers. You'll get the full project finance picture.

GLOBAL ALUMNI COMMUNITY

Be part of the leading network of project finance professionals

Throughout the workshop, you'll work intensively with Project Finance professionals from around the world.
 

IN-DEPTH SECTOR INSIGHT

Understanding the differences and similarities across sectors

Get insight into power and renewables, water, wastewater, transport, accommodation.

UNPARALLELED COMMERCIAL INSIGHT

You'll learn advanced modelling alongside commercial analysis

This is the combination that truly sets the project finance analyst apart.
 

THE DUAL AWARD PROGRAMME

A demanding programme that sets you apart from the competition

Completion by final examination. Your CPFA certificate will be with you within 48 hours of completion.

Our courses are intensive and demanding.
You have to turn up. You have to commit.
On the CPFA you'll be working under pressure on a simulated deal.
Your team will be relying on you.

WELCOME TO PROJECT FINANCE

EXPLORE CPFA

THE KNOWLEDGE COMMUNITY FOR PROJECT FINANCE, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND PPP PROFESSIONALS

Our community is free to try for 7 days. Join regular expert webinars and networking events.Find out more about our flagship training programmes below.

PROJECT FINANCE INSTITUTE MEMBERSHIP

Develop your skillset, expand your network, and spread your wings with new career opportunities.

Start your FREE 7 day trial today 👇

OUR COMMUNITY & MISSION

Project Finance & Infrastructure professionals like you are building a better world.

Project by project. Bid by bid. Model by model.

Our mission is to enable global transformation by equipping Project Finance and Infrastructure professionals with the analytical and commercial skills they need to deliver projects effectively.

WHERE OUR ALUMNI WORK

We are all on different paths. Here at the Project Finance Institute, we are proud of everything that our Alumni accomplish.

BECOME A CERTIFIED PROJECT FINANCE ANALYST

The Certified Project Finance Analyst programme delivers transformational skills development in financial structuring, commercial analysis, financial modelling and negotiation. This is an 8 week intensive workshop with live classes that simulates a real project from start to finish.

Download the course brochure here.

LEARN ADVANCED PROJECT FINANCE MODELLING SKILLS WITH CPFM

Master the essential model build and analytical skills to set you apart as a Project Finance Analyst.

This is a standalone course which is the pre-requisite for the Certified Project Finance Analyst Programme.

Download the course brochure here.

The Project Finance Institute is a highly competitive institution.

The Certificate in Project Finance Modelling course is a self-paced online course in advanced Project Finance modelling designed to turbocharge your understanding of projects.

The Certified Project Finance Analyst programme is a full Project Finance bid simulation. There is no other course like it available anywhere. Gain years of Project Finance experience in just 8 weeks.

THE APPLICATION WINDOW IS OPEN

Our next cohort begins in January 2025.

Apply today for the January 2025 cohort.

Fill out your application in as much detail as possible in order to give you the best chance of getting accepted for the CPFA programme.

If you are looking to send your colleague or team through the CPFA programme then contact us today.

REQUEST MORE PROGRAMME INFORMATION

Find out how the Certified Project Finance Analyst programme can deliver unparalleled Project Finance career growth by

requesting more information below.

THE PROJECT FINANCE INSTITUTE FACULTY

Our courses are delivered by active Project Finance professionals.

We have set a high bar for joining the Project Finance Faculty. All members are at the top of their game and known internationally.

Morag Loader

Lead Accounting and Tax Instructor, Project Finance Institute

Previously Director of Finance and Head of Accounting and Tax at Operis, Morag brings more than 20 years of experience in advising on the accounting treatments of PF and Infrastructure projects. Morag is now the lead Accounting and Tax Instructor in the Project Finance Institute.

Kenny Whitelaw-Jones

Partner at Gridlines, Co-Founder of Full Stack Modeller and Project Finance Institute

Kenny is one of the leading financial modelling instructors in the Project Finance space having taught more than 20,000 modellers to improve their practice. Kenny is also the Head of Financial Modelling at Cranmore Partners and a Co-Founder of the Project Finance Institute.

Yusuf Macun

Managing Partner, Cranmore Partners

Yusuf Macun has over 20 years’ experience in energy and infrastructure finance and investments, with a focus on the power, water, renewables and oil & gas verticals.

Dr Andrew Garrad CBE

Founder, Garrad Hassan

Andrew is an engineer and has spent the last 40 years in the wind energy industry, he founded and ran the renewable energy consultancy Garrad Hassan and is a true pioneer of the modern wind industry.

Jeremy Connick

Partner, Clifford Chance

Jeremy is a Partner at Clifford Chance LLP specialising in Project development and finance for the last 35 years. Jeremy primarily now works in Africa but also has experience in developed markets and worked for many years in Asia and America.

"This course really opened my eyes to what actually happens in projects."

- Laura Gillies. M&A, Deloitte, Canada.

"The way this course is designed is really ambitious—but it’s so valuable. Having access to so many different experts—all of whom are active in real project is a great way to learn."

- Jon Forssell. Partner, CAPEX Advisors, Finland.

"I got a lot out of working in our team. We really pushed each other and as everybody had a different background I learned a lot from them as well."

- Nana Gyimah. Project Finance Lead, West Heartfordshire Hospitals, NHS Trust.

"I think the infrastructure and project finance world has been missing a course like this. This mix of practical and theoretical is great—I’ve done other courses which just gave me a bunch of videos to watch—there was no interaction. I look at projects differently now."

- Hassan Sako. Manager, Deloitte , Côte d’Ivoire.

"The course was an exciting experience. I had the chance to learn the different key elements of financial, legal, contractual, and technical aspects of projects."

- Maryam Al Mazrouei. Senior Analyst, Masdar, UAE.

"These eight weeks have been really educational for me—it was an amazing journey to be honest."

- Mahmoud Waly. Senior Investment Associate, Eleswedy Electric, Egypt.

"I improved my modelling but also learned how to get better in other areas such as understanding bankability, project documentation, and how to approach project negotiations."

- Richard Nguyen Hoa, Corporate Finance, Sunseap Group Pte Ltd, Singapore.

"I was engaged because the course was so engaging. I just really enjoyed the whole process. I think what you guys are doing is really cool and I feel fortunate to have gone through it."

- Nathan Potter, Business Development Manager, Globeleq, England.

"Thanks a lot, Kenny and team for the in-depth knowledge in financial modelling. You’ve shared amazing skills and tools. It was a pleasure learning about structured finance, financial foundations, and negotiation. Really an art."

- Getúlio Magalhães, Spain.

"There has been no other educational experience that I've had that has been as well structured to meet the end goal of attaining knowledge whilst taking away a lot of growth."

- Ben Metcalf, Project Developer, Galehead Development, United States.

"It was very interesting to learn from a pioneer in the Wind industry on probability scenarios which has become our day to day lives now."

- Martin Angelov, Chartered Accountant, Siemens, Singapore.

"There is some emotion along the way, we had two rounds of lender negotiations and our first round wasn't that good but we nailed the second. Then we got some really good feedback on our IC presentation, it was quite the journey!"

- Chiva Thlang, Investment Manager, Palladium, Cambodia.

"The CPFA is an intensive project finance certification program tapping into insights from leading industry practitioners. Applying both the theoretical and practical skills gained, this program has been invaluable to me in my development in PF already."

- Hussain Emad Ragaban, Senior Consultant, PwC, Saudi Arabia.

"Undoubtedly an exciting and demanding learning experience. Grateful to the team and all the other industry leaders for taking us through a Project finance journey."

- Mohammed Sanusi, Associate Programme officer, IRENA, UAE.

"Very happy to have participated in the CPFA programme. A lot of work and plenty of learning in excellent company, and skills that I have been able to implement immediately in my daily work."

- Jani Peurakoski, Senior Consultant, Spinverse, Finland.

"I am very grateful to Project Finance Institute for providing an eye-opening experience. The course showed us a glimpse of how the real PF world is working and what skill sets are needed for us in order to succeed in PF projects."

- Junhyeok Stephen Heo, Senior Analyst, Archangel Ventures Inc.

"I acquired knowledge that takes in its ambit a plethora of Project Financing concepts and roleplay of many stakeholders involved in project financing."

Our community is free to try for 7 days. Join regular expert webinars and networking events.
Find out more about our flagship training programmes below.

Learn alongside international industry peers in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
In 8 intensive weeks, you'll gain all the skills you need to succeed in Project and Infrastructure Finance.

ONLINE
LEARNING

LEADING
INSTRUCTORS

Our courses are intensive and demanding.
You have to turn up. You have to commit.
On the CPFA you'll be working under pressure on a simulated deal.
Your team will be relying on you.