Public Private Partnership Specialist (PPPS)

1. Training Introduction

Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) are essential for mobilizing private sector expertise and financing in delivering public infrastructure and services. The PPPS Certification is a comprehensive professional programme designed to develop high-level skills in PPP project identification, structuring, financing, risk management, contract negotiation, and performance monitoring.

This course provides participants with a globally recognized framework for mastering PPPs, integrating theory, practical exercises, case studies, and applied tools to ensure participants acquire specialist-level competencies for managing PPP projects successfully.

 

2. Training Objective

The programme aims to enable participants to:

• Develop expert-level knowledge of PPP concepts, frameworks, and project lifecycle.
• Apply advanced financial modelling, risk assessment, and value-for-money analysis techniques.
• Master contract structuring, negotiation, and management for PPP projects.
• Conduct robust monitoring, evaluation, and performance assessment.
• Integrate legal, regulatory, and institutional frameworks into project decision-making.
• Enhance the ability to advise, implement, and manage PPP projects efficiently.
• Prepare for professional certification as a recognized PPP Specialist.

 

3. Targeted Group

The PPPS Certification is designed for:

• Senior government officials and policymakers in PPP units
• Project managers, planners, and technical specialists in infrastructure sectors
• Financial analysts, investment officers, and project financiers
• Legal advisors, contract managers, and procurement specialists
• Private sector operators, concessionaires, and consultants
• Development partners, donor agencies, and advisory teams
• Academics, postgraduate students, and researchers in infrastructure, finance, or public policy

 

4. Course Duration

8–12 Days, depending on the delivery format:

• Intensive Specialist Programme: 8 days
• Comprehensive Certification Programme: 12 days
• Blended/Online Modular Format: Flexible pacing with guided exercises

 

5. Training Methodology

The course employs a practical, interactive, and applied approach:

• Instructor-led lectures and thematic discussions
• Case studies of international and local PPP projects
• Applied exercises in financial modelling, risk assessment, and contract negotiation
• Simulations, role-playing, and scenario-based learning
• Peer learning, collaborative problem-solving, and knowledge sharing
• Continuous assessment via quizzes, assignments, and capstone projects

 

6. Course Content

Module 1: PPP Fundamentals and Global Practices

• Introduction to PPP concepts and principles
• PPP project lifecycle and key success factors
• International and regional frameworks for PPPs
• Sector-specific applications and lessons learned

Module 2: PPP Policy, Legal, and Institutional Frameworks

• National and sectoral PPP policies
• Legal and regulatory structures
• Institutional arrangements and governance
• Contract enforceability and dispute resolution

Module 3: Project Identification, Feasibility, and Structuring

• Screening and feasibility analysis of PPP opportunities
• Value-for-money assessment and Public Sector Comparator (PSC)
• Risk identification and allocation
• Project structuring and financial planning

Module 4: Financial Modelling for PPPs

• Building robust PPP financial models in MS Excel®
• Cash flow projections, NPV, IRR, DSCR, and sensitivity analysis
• Debt and equity structuring
• Scenario and stress testing for financial sustainability

Module 5: Risk Management and Mitigation

• Risk identification, quantification, and prioritization
• Allocation of financial, operational, legal, and political risks
• Risk-adjusted financial modelling
• Monitoring and mitigation strategies

Module 6: Contract Negotiation and Management

• Contract types, clauses, and key provisions
• Negotiation strategies and stakeholder engagement
• Performance-based contracts, incentives, and penalties
• Dispute resolution and enforcement mechanisms

Module 7: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Performance Management

• Defining KPIs and monitoring frameworks
• Project reporting and compliance assessment
• Institutional learning and adaptive management
• Lessons from successful and failed PPP projects

Module 8: Capstone Project and Certification Assessment

• Applied exercise integrating financial, legal, and operational aspects
• Drafting and negotiating a PPP contract
• Presentation of a PPP project model including risk, finance, and performance plan
• Evaluation for professional certification

 

7. Expected Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate specialist-level knowledge of PPP concepts and frameworks.
• Conduct advanced financial modelling and feasibility assessments for PPP projects.
• Identify, allocate, and mitigate project risks effectively.
• Negotiate and manage PPP contracts to ensure performance and compliance.
• Apply legal, regulatory, and institutional knowledge in project decision-making.
• Monitor and evaluate PPP project performance using KPIs and reporting tools.
• Develop actionable PPP project proposals and implementation strategies.
• Achieve professional certification as a recognized PPP Specialist.

 

8. Certificate of Completion

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

Certificate of Completion & PPPS Certification

Public–Private Partnership Specialist (PPPS)

Issued by FOTADE Training, Research and Resource Development Centre

This certificate confirms that the participant has acquired specialist-level skills and knowledge to manage, structure, and implement PPP projects according to international best practices.