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Introduction to Project Finance Modeling – Wall Street Prep

December 9, 2020 - December 11, 2020

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Presented by Wall Street Prep, master financial and valuation modeling in this 3-day intensive virtual boot camp

Perfect for finance professionals and those looking to break into the project finance industry, our Introduction to Project Finance Modeling Boot Camp will teach you how to build models from the ground up- the way it’s done on the job.

Taught by experienced project finance professionals, this is the same intensive training used to prepare incoming analysts at top financial institutions and infrastructure funds who will be analyzing project finance transactions.

  • Learn the key principles of Project Finance
  • Build a project finance transaction model from the ground up
  • Understand commonly used project financing structures
  • Includes Excel Project Finance model templates

What You’ll Learn

CFANY.org: $1,359
Standard Rate: $1,699

For PE associates, MBAs and bankers looking to break in:

  • Learn how to build a comprehensive LBO model
  • Understand the real world nuances of the PE deal process
  • Taught by experienced PE professionals

Agenda

Please note: Each daily session goes from 9AM – 5PM EST

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DAY 1 | PROJECT FINANCE PRINCIPLES; MODELING BEST PRACTICES

You will learn the principles for project finance and the key drivers for structuring transactions in order to maximize the benefits for debt lenders, equity investors and public agencies. Our instructors will walk you though project finance modeling best practices and how to set up your model to maximize efficiency. Students will begin the process of building a project finance model.

DAY 2 | BUILDING THE PROJECT FINANCE MODEL

Trainees continue the project finance model building process with a focus on building operational calculations and financing structure calculations involving multiple tranches of debt and equity. These calculations will take into consideration accounting principles by providing students with hands on experience in building 3-statement accounting sheets to track project performance.

DAY 3 | PROJECT FINANCE MODEL COMPLETION

Trainees complete the project finance model and build model outputs to analyze the impact of various scenarios to key project metrics (ie: debt service coverage ratio, equity IRR, Project WACC) and financial statements. This day will allow for students to take a step back and understand the implications of various project assumptions to project performance.

Online | PRE-SEMINAR EXCEL TRAINING

This boot camp assumes proficiency in Excel. Enrollment includes access to our popular Excel Crash Course for those who need an Excel refresher.

Additional Details

Who is this boot camp for?

  • Investment banking analysts and associates
  • Private equity, asset management and infrastructure fund associates
  • Financial, technical, and legal professionals working in the infrastructure sector
  • MBA students and business undergraduates
  • Anyone seeking to improve their financial modeling skill set

Boot Camp Details

This boot camp is an intensive virtual training program where trainees learn financial and valuation modeling in Excel using an intuitive, step-by-step approach. Participants will use real case studies to build financial models from scratch the way it is done at financial institutions. The program is a synthesis of Excel modeling, navigating through various financial reports, and the application of accounting, corporate finance, and valuation courses.
Virtual training runs daily from 9am to 5pm. The day will be filled with interactive exercises as learners move back and forth between classroom lecture, small group breakout rooms, competitions and 1-on-1 interaction.

Comprehensive training materials (manuals and online exercises), Detailed reusable modifiable Excel model templates, Unlimited e-mail support for content-related questions for 12 months post-seminar.

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