Programme Objective

Participants will gain practical skills in the fundamentals of valuation, including considerations specific to infrastructure assets and the pricing of risks, which can support more informed decision-making. 

Programme Outline

Introduction to infrastructure project valuation  

• Importance and purpose of valuation in infrastructure space 
• Key characteristics of infrastructure assets 

Valuation methodologies  

• Market approach: Comparative and market-based approaches 
• Income approach: Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis 
• Cost approach: Adjusted asset-based approach   

Case study: Basic DCF valuation  

• Walkthrough of a simplified DCF model 
• Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR)  
• Sensitivity and scenario analysis 

Software Installation and Laptop

As this class places strong emphasis on the hands-on experience, you will be working with data for the majority of the time in the class. To optimize the learning experience, it is mandatory for all participants to be equipped with a laptop, pre-installed with Microsoft Excel 2010, 2013, 2016 (full licence) or any latest version.

(If you are using your work laptop, please contact your IT Support to arrange for installation if it is not pre-installed with Microsoft Excel)

Learning Outcomes  

• Understand key concepts, principles and methodology used in valuation 
• Assess the financial health and viability of infrastructure projects 
• Identify and evaluate key financial risks and opportunities 
• Integrate risk assessment in the valuation process.

 

Training Methodology

Lecture style, with Exercises/Case Studies 

Intended For

• Financial analysts and corporate finance professionals
• Infrastructure project managers
• Public sector professionals
• Accountants and auditors
• Engineering and technical professionals
• Accountancy students

Competency Mapping

Others = 3.50 Hours

Programme Facilitator(s)