Understanding Project Finance, PPPs & Private Financing


3-Day Course

Melbourne | Sydney | In-House


Trainers: Ian Greer, Martin Locke (meet our trainers)


The course provides a perspective on the Australian PPP project lifecycle covering procurement, and risk management and how these projects are typically financed using project finance techniques. No prior knowledge is required.

Through discussion of contractual structures, and risk management techniques used in PPP projects, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of Australian procurement process and current trends, how risks are managed and allocated and commercial structuring. Through case studies and exercises participants examine how; project financing is used in these projects, market forecasts and  cashflows are used, how project finance structure is documented in debt term sheets, and the impact of counterparties on the structure.


What will you learn?

  • Evolution of PPP and Private Financing.
  • Assessing independent forecasts.
  • Risk allocation and Project Finance risk management tools.
  • Finance structure and interpreting cash flows.
  • Public procurement process.
  • Commercial structuring and contracts.
  • Counterparty failure and replacement.

Who should attend?

  • Those new to the industry wanting an understanding of the overall process.
  • Practitioners who have been involved in a specialist role and want to understand the broader aspects of the PPP process.
  • Experienced practitioners who are new to PPPs or seeking a refresh.

CPD verified: 18 points


Course fees

Delegate discounts are available for group bookings across all our courses – enquire to find out more.

In-person: Melbourne, Sydney (Hosting Opportunities Available for 2025!)

  • IPFA Member / Public Sector rate: AU$ 2,675
  • Non-Member rate: AU$ 3,195

In-House