Global leaders in Project Finance & PPP training

Project finance skills are not learned from slides.
They are built through structured thinking, commercial judgement, and transaction-level realism.

The Project Finance Institute develops the professionals who structure, model, evaluate and finance the world’s infrastructure.

We work with banks, sponsors, development institutions and advisors to build capability that performs under real deal conditions.

Build the real-world capability needed to deliver complex projects.

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Why the Project Finance Institute?

At the Project Finance Institute, we don’t just teach concepts — we build capability that works in practice.

We combine:

• Practitioner-led instruction delivered by active industry professionals with decades of real-deal experience
• Simulated real-world learning that mirrors actual transaction workflows
• AI-enhanced modelling and learning tools that improve productivity and judgement — without compromising professional accountability
• A global community of serious infrastructure and finance professionals

The PFI supports:

• Investment banking analysts and associates
• Infrastructure fund professionals
• Renewable energy developers
• Government and PPP unit staff
• Development finance professionals
• Advisory and consulting teams

Whether you are building foundational skills or deepening structuring expertise, the PFI provides the pathway.

Our flagship pathways

Certified Project Finance Analyst

Immersive simulation-based programme integrating modelling, structuring and negotiation.

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Project Finance Modelling with AI

The only project finance modelling training programme available that integrates the latest AI tools.

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Community membership

Structured annual development platform with modelling clinics, advanced modules and practitioner engagement.

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Corporate and team training

Bespoke in-person and online training for teams and corporates, ranging from single day workshops to multi-month courses.

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What makes PFI different?

Practioner led - not academic

1

Every programme is designed and delivered by active professionals - infrastructure bankers, sponsors, credit specialists, modellers and advisers.

Participants learn how transactions actually work - not how textbooks describe them.

Simulation based learning

2

Our flagship programmes replicate real bid processes, financing negotiations and credit committees.

You build the model.
You defend the assumptions.
You manage the downside.
You take responsibility for the outcome.

This is structured immersion — not passive instruction.

AI integrated learning

3

The profession is evolving.

The PFI is leading the way by offering financial modelling training using the latest AI tools - designed specifically for use in Project Finance & PPP transactions.

We teach professionals how to use these tools to enhance productivity and insight — while retaining judgement, governance and control.

Institutional mindset

4

The PFI is built as a long-term professional platform, not a short-term course provider. Our ecosystem includes:

• Flagship certifications
• Advanced specialist programmes
• Structured annual membership
• Corporate partnerships
• Global practitioner community

We focus on sustained capability development — not one-off credentials.

What People Are Saying

  • "The course was an exciting experience. I learnt about the key elements of financial, legal, contractual, and technical aspects of projects."

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

  • "It's a really interesting community of professionals from around the world sharing best practices and their learnings and what they're working on."

    — Will Butcher, Senior Finance Manager, Grid United, USA.

  • "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, UK.

  • "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.

  • "The course is designed in such a way that no matter how busy you are, or how new to the topic, you can start from ground zero and get to 100 at your own pace.“

    — Chigozirim Egeruoh, Chief Regulatory and Strategic Alliance Officer, African Development Bank, Nigeria.

  • "They have an amazing app, I would give 10 out of 10 to them. They were very serious about building a great platform and they have."

    — Saqib Ahmed, Bids Manager - Development, Metito Utilities, UAE.

  • "What we learned was really professional modelling. Now every day I call on my strength in financial modelling in my job and it helps my business tremendously.“

    Luke Lim, Senior Manager - Asset Management, Tokyo Gas, Japan.

  • "It gave me the confidence to look beyond the modelling and understand not just the build process, but how you can use the model to inform decision making."

    — Max Peile, Senior Principal Consultant, io consulting, UK.

  • "The course was both intellectually and practically enriching. Beyond project finance, I developed skills and insights that I’ll carry forward with great pride."

    — Muhammed Yusuf Şahin, Project Control Manager, Modern Bus Company, Saudia Arabia.

  • "The course is design is ambitious – but it’s so valuable. Having access to so many different experts, all of whom are active in real projects, is a great way to learn."

    — Jon Forssell, Partner, Capex Advisors, Finland

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