Our Goal

Making African Infrastructure Happen

The African Catalyst Portal is an action oriented capacity building and online training programme aimed at project sponsors involves in large scale industrial and infrastructure projects in Africa.

We see the need for a learning programme to fill the gap in the infrastructure space by helping first-time sponsors in Africa

Financing Infrastructure
Projects

Financing Infrastructure Projects (“FIP”) is our advanced course for project sponsors with fundamental understanding of limited recourse finance knowledge . The course focuses on implementing project finance projects and takes participants through the stages of pre-financing stage, financing stage; achieving financial close and post -financial close activities. Click to Learn More about FIP

Developing Infrastructure
Projects

Developing Infrastructure Projects (“DIP”) is our foundational course primarily at project sponsors with little or limited finance knowledge but who are incubating projects in Energy and Infrastructure space. The course provides a solid grasp of basic project finance awareness to allow project sponsors to appreciate project finance principles and how they affect the value of their large scale projects. Click to Learn More about DIP

Developing & Financing Infrastructure Projects (Bundle Course)

Developing and Financing Infrastructure Projects (“DFIP”): The Developing & Financing Infrastructure Projects Course is a bundle course that designed for Aspiring Infraprenuers seeking to improve their project finance knowledge and are involved in the Large Scale Infrastructure Projects. It is a combination of Developing Infrastructure Projects and Financing Infrastructure Projects. Click to Learn More about DFIP

Help From Experts

Join a global classroom and expand your horizons

Build Your Network

Decades of project finance experience

Real-life Lessons

You’ll learn bankability analysis alongside commercial analysis

FAQs

What is the structure of The African Catalyst Infrastructure Learning Courses

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)

What benefits do you gain from participating in The African Catalyst Infrastructure Learning program?

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.

Who should attend The African Catalyst Infrastructure Learning program
  • 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
I’m not from a finance background, should I take this project finance training?

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.

How do I Sign Up for a Course?

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.

Are there any technical prerequisites?
  • 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
How do I get access to the online course site?

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.

What if I can’t begin on the first day of class or have work interruptions during the class?

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.

How do I get access to the online course site?

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.

Do I have to be online at the same time as other class members and faculty?

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.

How much time do I need to plan for studying each week?

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

What kind of acknowledgement will I receive if I complete a course successfully?

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

Can I access the course site before the class is scheduled to begin?

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.

How can I be sure I have completed all of the requirements to receive a certificate?

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

What if I have additional questions or concerns?

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