Public Private Partnership Foundation:

Introductory Course

1. Training Introduction

Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) are essential mechanisms for mobilizing private sector investment, expertise, and innovation to deliver public infrastructure and services efficiently. The PPP Foundation Introductory Course provides participants with a structured introduction to PPP concepts, principles, and the project lifecycle.

This training equips participants with foundational knowledge, practical tools, and internationally recognized best practices to understand, evaluate, and contribute to PPP projects. It emphasizes applied learning, case studies, and interactive exercises to develop a strong PPP competency base.

 

2. Training Objective

The programme aims to enable participants to:

• Understand the fundamental concepts, objectives, and benefits of PPPs.
• Learn the PPP project lifecycle from identification to implementation and monitoring.
• Acquire knowledge of risk allocation, financial principles, and project structuring.
• Familiarize participants with legal, regulatory, and institutional frameworks governing PPPs.
• Develop capacity to support project evaluation, feasibility assessment, and stakeholder engagement.
• Enhance understanding of international best practices and lessons learned in PPPs.

 

3. Targeted Group

This course is designed for:

• Government officials, policymakers, and PPP unit staff
• Project managers, planners, and technical specialists in infrastructure sectors
• Financial analysts, investment officers, and project financiers
• Legal advisors, procurement specialists, and contract managers
• Private sector operators, concessionaires, and consultants
• Development partners, donor agencies, and advisory teams
• Students, researchers, and professionals interested in PPP fundamentals

 

4. Course Duration

3–5 Days, depending on delivery format:

• Intensive Introductory Workshop: 3 days
• Comprehensive Foundation Programme: 5 days
• Blended/Online Modular Format: Flexible pacing with guided exercises

 

5. Training Methodology

The training uses an interactive, practical, and applied approach:

• Expert-led lectures and thematic presentations
• Case studies of PPP projects and lessons learned
• Group exercises, role-playing, and simulations
• Introduction to financial modelling and risk assessment tools
• Peer learning and facilitated discussions
• Continuous assessment through quizzes, exercises, and group assignments

 

6. Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to PPPs

• Definition, objectives, and benefits of PPPs
• Global trends and sectoral applications
• PPP project lifecycle and key phases
• Factors for success and common challenges

Module 2: PPP Policy, Legal and Institutional Frameworks

• PPP legislation and regulatory frameworks
• Roles of government agencies, regulators, and oversight institutions
• Contract enforceability and dispute resolution mechanisms
• International and regional best practices

Module 3: Project Identification and Screening

• Strategic identification of PPP opportunities
• Preliminary feasibility and screening criteria
• Alignment with national development priorities
• Sector-specific considerations: transport, energy, water, and social infrastructure

Module 4: Project Structuring and Risk Allocation

• PPP contract types (BOT, DBFOM, concessions)
• Risk categories and allocation strategies
• Public Sector Comparator (PSC) and value-for-money assessment
• Structuring projects for bankability and sustainability

Module 5: Financial Principles and Introductory Modelling

• Basics of PPP financial modelling
• Cash flow analysis, IRR, NPV, and financing options
• Debt-equity structuring and financial feasibility
• Sensitivity analysis for project risks

Module 6: Procurement and Transaction Management

• Competitive bidding and procurement processes
• Contract award and transaction advisory practices
• Stakeholder engagement and transparency
• Anti-corruption measures and accountability standards

Module 7: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Performance Management

• Performance indicators and monitoring systems
• Contract compliance and reporting requirements
• Lessons learned and continuous improvement
• Institutional frameworks for effective project oversight

Module 8: Case Studies and Applied Exercises

• Review of global and local PPP projects
• Practical exercises in project structuring and risk assessment
• Capstone exercise: Simulated PPP project design and analysis
• Action planning for participants’ organizations

 

7. Expected Learning Outcomes

Participants completing the programme will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals and benefits of PPPs.
• Identify and screen potential PPP projects effectively.
• Apply basic risk allocation and financial modelling principles.
• Understand legal, regulatory, and institutional requirements for PPPs.
• Support contract management, procurement, and stakeholder engagement.
• Monitor and evaluate PPP performance using key indicators.
• Apply lessons from international case studies to local contexts.
• Contribute effectively to PPP policy development and project implementation.

 

8. Certificate of Completion

Participants who complete all modules, exercises, and the capstone project will receive:

Certificate of Completion

Public–Private Partnership (PPP) Foundation: Introductory Course

Issued by FOTADE Training, Research and Resource Development Centre

This certificate confirms that the participant has acquired foundational skills and knowledge to understand, structure, and contribute to PPP projects according to international best practices.