African Catalyst Infrastructure Training Courses is an Open Learning training program for Aspiring and Emerging Infraprenuers in Africa

The African Catalyst Infrastructure Training Courses currently consist of two paid (2) online Courses as stated below Developing Infrastructure Project  (DIP) and Financing Infrastructure Project  (FIP)

Attending the two (2) training Programmes (Developing Infrastructure Project  (DIP) and Financing Infrastructure Project  (FIP) provides a solid grasp of basic project finance awareness to agree with other project stakeholders and appreciate project finance principles that affect the value of their large scale projects. 

These programmes aim to equip sponsors and investors with the tools to understand project development and financing life cycles. Our courses are designed to assist sponsors to develop an understanding of the importance of linking financial, commercial and planning issues in developing large infrastructure projects.

Upon conclusion of the programme participants would have a better ability to “own” their bankability planning report and discuss their projects with an improved knowledge of their deal structure as well as the project implementation plan.

• Start-up and Experienced Entrepreneurs involved in Large Scale PPP or PFI projects and Infrastructure Funds
• Heads of Family Managed Enterprises, Directors and Strategic Decision makers involved in Power, Renewables, Transport Infrastructure and Modular Process Companies.
• Public Sector, Bankers and Lenders involved with strategic issues in Project Finance based 
• Developments

Yes. If you don’t have any fundamental knowledge of finance or accounting but are passionate about Infrastructure in Africa and also want to make a transition into project development. This training will be of benefit if you want to learn project finance analysis as a skill to help your company.

This training is not developed to make you a finance analyst but the programme is developed from the point of view of a Project Sponsor Organization and how they can have a deeper insight into project development and closure.

Go to portal.theafricacatalyst.com and you would find a link to the online registration form is provided following the course description. You will need to complete the form and submit payment by credit card. You will receive an email acknowledgement when your registration is complete.

• Laptop/Computer (Mobile devices are not recommended).
• Speakers or headphones
• High-Speed Internet Connection
• Be interested in Project Finance
• Have a great interest in the development of infrastructure in Africa

A few days before the course is scheduled to begin, you will receive an email with your user-id, password, and instructions for accessing the course site. The course site will be available to you the morning of the day the course is scheduled to begin.

A major advantage of online learning is the flexibility it offers participants. Minor delays in participation will not be a problem. However, it is important to Join Weekly Case Discussion Sessions, which would happen weekly.

A few days before the course is scheduled to begin, you will receive an email with your user-id, password, and instructions for accessing the course site. The course site will be available to you the morning of the day the course is scheduled to begin.

Yes. If you don’t have any fundamental knowledge of finance or accounting but are passionate about Infrastructure in Africa and also want to make a transition into project development. This training will be of benefit if you want to learn project finance analysis as a skill to help your company.

This training is not developed to make you a finance analyst but the programme is developed from the point of view of a Project Sponsor Organization and how they can have a deeper insight into project development and closure.

You should plan for 6-8 hours for course activities, which may include demand videos, tests, assignments, etc.

Course participants who complete the required activities will receive a course completion certificate from The African Catalyst

No. The course site is being updated to accommodate all participants, some of whom may not register until just before the course begins. The course schedule is set up to allow adequate time for the completion of assigned activities during the dates allocated for the course.

Each course has an activities checklist that participants can download and use to track their progress.

Questions should be sent via email to support@theafricancatalyst.com