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PPP Project Preparation
& Contract Management

Name: PPP Project Preparation & Contract Management Training Course
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Course Modules

This training course is split into the following modules:

Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) Project Preparation

Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) Contract Management

Why Choose PPP Project Preparation & Contract Management Training Course?

The PPP Project Preparation & Contract Management Training Course is designed to equip professionals with the critical skills needed for successful Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project preparation and contract management. As PPPs continue to play a pivotal role in infrastructure development, understanding how to manage these complex projects effectively is key to their success.

PPP projects require collaboration between the public and private sectors, requiring not only technical expertise but also trust and clear communication. This training course provides a deep dive into how to structure PPP contracts, manage risks, and ensure that projects are both financially viable and socially beneficial. By gaining a solid understanding of how to select the right contract type, perform feasibility analyses, and allocate risks, participants will be better positioned to manage long-term high-risk contracts and bring infrastructure projects to fruition.

This comprehensive training covers various aspects of PPP project preparation and contract management, providing participants with the necessary tools to navigate these complex projects successfully. It helps to ensure that participants understand the best practices for structuring contracts, managing risks, and handling project challenges.

What are the Goals?

By the end of the PPP Project Preparation & Contract Management Training Course, participants will be able to:

Determine how to identify, screen, and select suitable PPP projects
Address the issues related to financing, procurement, and stakeholder engagement
Conduct financial, economic, and technical feasibility studies for PPP projects
Analyze the common risks involved in PPPs and how to manage them
Navigate through the PPP procurement process efficiently
Identify key clauses within PPP contracts and understand their implications

Who is this Training Course for?

This course is ideal for a wide range of professionals involved in PPP projects. It will be particularly beneficial for:

Policy makers and senior government personnel
Directors and senior management from infrastructure/public utility sectors such as energy, transportation, health, and telecommunications
Project and contract management professionals in both public and private sectors
Risk management and financial professionals involved in large infrastructure projects
Auditors, comptrollers, and consultants working with PPPs
Professionals with some experience in infrastructure projects who wish to expand their knowledge in PPP management

How will this Training Course be Presented?

The PPP Project Preparation & Contract Management Training Course uses a blend of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum engagement and understanding. This hands-on, interactive approach incorporates daily workshops, group discussions, and practical exercises that focus on the intricacies of managing PPP contracts.

Participants will engage in real-world case studies to better understand the complexities of PPP projects, from the preparation phase to contract closure. This course also emphasizes practical problem-solving and offers participants the knowledge required to manage long-term PPP contracts effectively. Key areas covered include the project preparation process, risk allocation, stakeholder management, and contract negotiation strategies.

Through expert-led discussions and collaborative learning, delegates will leave with enhanced capabilities to manage PPP projects with greater confidence and efficiency.

The Course Content

Day 1

Project Pre-Feasibility Analysis

Key behaviours:

Perform a comprehensive Needs Analysis
Understand the different types of feasibility studies required for any PPP project
Distinguish between the needs and wants in the project scope
Interpret and identify social and environmental safeguards

Topics to be covered:

Needs and options analysis
Legal feasibility
Technical feasibility
Scoping social/environment safeguards analysis
Preliminary financial viability including expectations of required Government financial support

Day 2

Defining Public-Private Partnerships and Setting the Framework & Structure

Competency Description: It is essentially important that personnel involved in any PPP project understands the full scope and context of the various PPP schemes.

Key behaviours:

Appreciate the fundamental concepts of the PPP scheme
Understand the different types of PPP contracts
Know and understand the critical phases and levels of a PPP project
Appreciate the rationale behind market needs

Topics to be covered:

Rationale, aim and motivation for engaging PPP
Key phases of the PPP project process
The structure of the PPPs
Different types of PPPs
The four levels of preparation and implementation
Analyse the important factors for the project preparation process

Day 3

Key Decision Criteria to Identification of PPP Projects, PPP Screening & Cost Benefit Analysis

Competency Description: Many vital decisions have to be made and PPP project professionals must recognize and understand the various options in order to make the right decision for a sustainable and successful PPP project.

Key behaviours:

Appreciate Understanding and knowledge of investment models
Know how to select suitable PPP projects
Knowledge and insights of the different PPP models
Analysis of cost benefits
Decision making abilities giving value for money
Perform a basic project appraisal

Topics to be covered:

Public investment delivery model
Economies of scale and project grouping
Analysis of cost benefits of a PPP project
How to get value for money in PPP projects
Commercialisation potential analysis
Market potential
Capacity of assuming long term commitments

Day 4

Basics of Project Preparation: An Overview of its Key Components

Competency Description: A critical success factor in any PPP project is understanding the various components and best practice to prepare and implement a comprehensive project implementation plan.

Key behaviours:

Develop a practical ability to identify and mange project risks
Understand the importance of financial and economic analyses
Interpret costings estimates and impacts
Decipher payment mechanisms in PPP projects
Develop and implement practical project plans

Topics to be covered:

Project identification, risks, sustainability
Project design: Tender strategy, technical aspects, components, cost estimation, and financing
Structuring a PPP contracts
How to avoid common pitfalls
Importance of project financial and economic analysis
Understanding and applying payment mechanisms
Preparing the Project Implementation Plan
Project Management Arrangements – Various types of agreements and monitoring indicators

Day 5

Planning for PPP Project Management, Project Operations and Hand Back

Key behaviours:

Appreciate the importance of proactive project management strategy
Know the fundamental concepts of project management
Identify the challenges parties face in a PPP projects and how to overcome them
Choose the right people and skills for the various roles
Formulate clear and concise management plans
Appreciate the strategic objectives of stakeholder management

Topics to be covered:

Appointing a PPP project manager and project team (Project Implementation Unit)
Key roles within the project, including decision-making authorities, and sources and funding for assistance
Preparing the project plan
Dealing with main challenges of a PPP project
The absolute importance of stakeholder consultation and managing the interface
Risk assessment and analysis
Going beyond the construction phase to ensure success in Operations
Hand back of asset upon contract expiry

Day 6

Evolving Dynamics of PPPs in Today's Landscape

Contemporary Landscape of PPPs
PPP Models and Innovative Structures
Modern Financing Strategies and emerging tools
Fiscal and Policy Implications in the current economic climate
Addressing Pitfalls and Limitations
Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration

Day 7

Developing and Executing a PPP Transaction

Strategic procurement planning for successful outcomes
Best practices in managing competitive bidding processes
Crafting and implementing output-based performance specifications
Navigating complexities to achieve financial close
Addressing and integrating unsolicited bid proposals.
Building stakeholder collaboration throughout the procurement process

Day 8

Structuring and Mitigating Risks in PPP Contracts

Modern risk management strategies for PPP projects
Defining and meeting service delivery performance standards
Payment mechanisms, including availability and performance-based models
Effective dispute resolution processes
Managing termination triggers and contingency planning
Implementing risk-sharing agreements for better risk allocation

Day 9

Managing Key Risk and Contractual Elements in PPPs

Managing relief and compensation events for operational stability
Structuring and negotiating pricing and payment frameworks
Legal and operational implications of warranties and indemnities
Managing intellectual property in public-private projects
Effective use of ‘step-in’ rights in critical scenarios
Addressing and mitigating emerging risks, including unforeseen liabilities

Day 10

Sustaining and Closing PPP Contracts

Building and sustaining effective public-private relationships
Techniques for monitoring delivery and managing risks
Best practices for handling change during contract implementation
Preparing for contract expiry and renewal decisions
Planning for asset handover with a focus on quality and sustainability
Capturing lessons learned to inform future PPP projects

Certificate

AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
The applicable PMI Professional Development Units/Contact Hours will be reflected in the Certificate of Completion

Accreditation

AZTech is an official PMI Authorized Training Partner (ATP). All applicable project management courses are pre-approved by the Project Management Institute, allowing participants to earn the necessary PDUs and Contact Hours for certification and recertification.

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