Description

The main objectives of the Public Private Partnerships Foundation course is to introduce the PPP concept as an option to procure and manage infrastructure; to scope the term for the purpose of the PPP Guide, and to explain its main characteristics. The PPP Foundation course also introduces those aspects of PPPs that will be explained further in the rest of the PPP educational programs. These include the relevance and features of a proper PPP framework and the entire PPP process cycle, including a description of each of the phases that constitutes the process from a practical perspective

Learning Ojectives

The Public Private Partnerships Foundation certification is aimed at individuals who are involved in PPP projects and require a working knowledge of the key principles of financing PPP projects. The Foundation exam tests whether a candidate has sufficient knowledge and understanding of the PPP Guide to act as an informed team member of a PPP finance project. The Foundation certification is a pre-requisite for the Practitioner certifications

The Public Private Partnerships Foundation examination tests whether the course participant is able to demonstrate an understanding of the established procedures, roles and institutional responsibilities that determine how the Government selects, implements and manages PPP projects, as outlined in the PPP Guide, including terms used, Process sequences and roles involved.

The learning objectives of the Public Private Partnerships Foundation training are:

  • The fundamentals of successfully financing PPP projects.
  • The most effective sources of funding PPP projects plus their benefits and limitations.
  • Setting up new PPP frameworks and how to identify effective existing frameworks.
  • The key phases in the PPP process.
  • Project Identification and PPP Screening for PPP Projects
  • Key steps and procedures in appraising PPP Projects
  • Structuring and Drafting Public Private Partnership Tenders and Contracts

Target Audience

This certification is aimed at individuals who are involved in PPP projects, who require a working knowledge of the key principles of financing PPP projects, who need to know the terminology used and some of the theory behind the PPP financing structures. It is also the introduction to the higher level Practitioner certification and therefore includes all those who are the target audience for that certification.

Course Curriculum Sample

  • 1

    Introduction to PPPs

    • Video - Course Introduction and Overview

    • PPP Course Materials

    • Reading - The PPP Guide
  • 2

    Module 1 - Introduction to PPPs

    • Video - Introduction to PPPs

    • Knowledge Check - Introduction to PPPs

    • Video - Types and Definitions of PPPs

    • Knowledge Check - Types and Definitions of PPPs
  • 3

    Module 2 - Alternative Infrastructure Procurement

    • Video - Alternatives for infrastructure finance and procurement

    • Knowledge Check - Alternatives for infrastructure finance and procurement

    • Video - DBOM or DBM

    • Knowledge Check - DBOM or DBM

    • Video - Contracts and other forms of private investment

    • Knowledge Check - Contracts and other forms of private investment
  • 4

    Module 3 - Different Types of PPPs

    • Video - PPP Terminology in Infrastructure Projects

    • Video - Different types of PPPs

    • Knowledge check - Public Assets and Infrastructure
  • 5

    Module 4 - Motivations and Caveats of PPPs

    • Video - Motivations for Using the PPP Structure

    • Knowledge Check - Motivations for Using the PPP Structure

    • Video - Disadvantages and Pitfalls of Using PPPs

    • Video - How PPPs are procured

    • Knowledge Check - How PPPs are procured
  • 6

    Module 5 - Structure of PPP Projects

    • Video - The Basic PPP Structure

    • Knowledge Check - The Basic PPP Structure
  • 7

    Module 6 - Financial Aspects of PPPs

    • Video - How PPPs are Financed

    • Knowledge Check - How PPPs are Financed

    • Video - Financial Structuring of PPPs

    • Knowledge Check - Financial Structuring of PPPs

    • Video - Co-financing and other financial structures

    • Knowledge Check - Co-financing and other financial structures

    • Video - Other Financing Considerations

    • Knowledge check - Other Financing Considerations
  • 8

    Module 7 - Causes of Project Failure

    • Video - Types of Project Failure

    • Knowledge Check - Types of Project Failure

    • Video - Threats and Risk Factors in PPPs

    • Knowledge Check - Threats and Risk Factors in PPPs
  • 9

    Module 8 - PPP Framework and Process

    • Video - Introduction to the PPP Framework

    • Knowledge Check - Introduction to the PPP Framework

    • Video - The PPP Process

    • Knowledge Check - The PPP Process
  • 10

    Sample Exam and Exam

    • Video - Exam Overview

    • Sample Exam Instructions

    • Test - Official Sample Exam (Timed Assignment)

    • Exam registration instructions

Course Material

The course includes a copy of the core CP3P manual which delegates can download.

Your Instructor

Certified PPP Professional and Trainer

Lieven Jacquemyn

Internationally experienced project finance professional with a solid track record of originating and transacting a total project value of more than US$3bn as financial advisor and investor. As a certified trainer for the PPP professional (CP3P®) program and as Member of the Asia Pacific Chapter Leadership Committee of the World Association of PPP units and professionals (WAPPP), Lieven is a recognized industry expert. He is the author of various infrastructure related publications and a regular speaker at industry conferences.