Instructor-Led Live Training
PPP Project Implementation • Bidder Perspective
Master PPP from the Bidder's Perspective — Live, with an Expert Instructor
A 10-session instructor-led live online training programme covering the full PPP implementation journey — from tendering and risk allocation to deal structuring, contracts, and financial close.
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3 – 14 August 2026 • Monday to Friday
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3 hours per session • 16:00–19:00 IST / 10:30–13:30 UTC
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Live Online Training via Synergy Academy LMS • English
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Synergy Academy Certificate of Completion Up to 15 participants • Fee- USD 2,499 per person
Academy
Course Overview
Instructor-Led Live Training: PPP Project Implementation (Bidder Perspective)
This instructor-led live online training is designed for private sector professionals who are involved in bidding for, financing, or managing PPP projects. Running over 10 weekday sessions of 3 hours each, every session is delivered live by an expert instructor — not pre-recorded.
This programme covers the entire lifecycle from the bidder's vantage point: understanding how risk is allocated in PPP contracts, preparing technically and financially competitive bids, structuring the financing, navigating legal due diligence, and managing the project through construction and into operations.
Delivered by senior Synergy Consulting practitioners with first-hand experience on landmark PPP transactions across energy, transport, water, and social infrastructure — the course blends real case studies, interactive exercises, and live Q&A to ensure skills translate directly to your work.
Course at a Glance
Course Curriculum
9 Modules. 10 Sessions. Comprehensive Coverage.
Each module is sequenced to take you through the full PPP bid and implementation journey, from first principles to contract management.
1Tender Process for Bidders
Understanding the PPP procurement cycle, expression of interest, pre-qualification, RFP stage, and bid timelines from the bidder's perspective.
2Risk Allocation & Mitigation — PPP & Project Finance
Identifying, categorising, and allocating project risks between public and private parties. Practical risk matrices and mitigation strategies.
3Due Diligence & Risk Assessment
Conducting technical, legal, financial, and commercial due diligence. Structuring assessments that satisfy lender and investor requirements.
4Payment Mechanism — PPP & Project Finance
Understanding availability payments, demand-based revenue models, shadow tolls, and how payment mechanisms shape bid structure and bankability.
5Project Finance — Introduction
Fundamentals of non-recourse project finance: capital structure, debt-equity ratios, lender requirements, and the financial close process.
6Structuring a Deal
Designing the SPV structure, equity waterfall, inter-creditor arrangements, and understanding how developers and lenders view deal economics.
7Key Contracts & Documentation — PPP & Project Finance
Reviewing concession agreements, construction contracts (EPC/DBFOM), O&M agreements, direct agreements, and financing documents.
8Loan Term Sheet & Commitment Letter
Reading and negotiating lender term sheets: key commercial terms, conditions precedent, covenants, events of default, and drawdown mechanics.
9Equity Valuation & Credit Enhancement
Valuing equity in PPP projects, understanding credit enhancement mechanisms, guarantees, and subordinated debt structures used to improve bankability and attract investment.
Session Schedule
10 Days • 10 Live Sessions • 3 Hours Each
All sessions run weekdays, 16:00–19:00 IST (10:30–13:30 UTC | 11:30–14:30 CET | 06:30–09:30 EDT).
Delivered live via Synergy Academy LMS with your instructor.
Monday
3
Module 1: Tender Process for Bidders
Session 1 • 3 hrs
Tuesday
4
Module 2: Risk Allocation & Mitigation
Session 2 • 3 hrs
Wednesday
5
Module 3: Due Diligence & Risk Assessment
Session 3 • 3 hrs
Thursday
6
Module 4: Payment Mechanism
Session 4 • 3 hrs
Friday
7
Module 5: Project Finance — Introduction
Session 5 • 3 hrs
Monday
10
Module 6: Structuring a Deal
Session 6 • 3 hrs
Tuesday
11
Module 7: Key Contracts & Documentation
Session 7 • 3 hrs
Wednesday
12
Module 8: Loan Term Sheet & Commitment Letter
Session 8 • 3 hrs
Thursday
13
Module 9: Equity Valuation & Credit Enhancement — Part I
Session 9 • 3 hrs
Friday
14
Module 9: Equity Valuation & Credit Enhancement — Part II
Session 10 • 3 hrs
Learning Outcomes
What you will be able to do after this course
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Navigate the full PPP tender process with confidence, from RFQ through to financial close
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Identify, allocate, and mitigate project risks in PPP and project finance contexts
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Structure competitive bids that meet lender, investor, and public authority requirements
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Analyse payment mechanisms and understand their impact on bid economics
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Read, negotiate, and understand key PPP contracts and financing documentation
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Apply non-recourse project finance principles to real transaction structures
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Interpret and negotiate lender term sheets and commitment letters
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Manage stakeholders and project timelines through construction and operations
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Apply learning to real case studies from energy, transport, and water sectors
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Demonstrate competence through practical simulation exercises
Course Instructor
Praveen Umredkar
Partner, Synergy Consulting
Praveen Umredkar is a Partner at Synergy Consulting with over 16 years of experience in PPP advisory, project finance structuring, and global capacity building. He has led training and advisory assignments across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, working with government ministries, development finance institutions, and private sector developers on landmark infrastructure transactions.
His training approach is rooted in real-world practice — drawing on direct involvement in PPP tender processes, financial close negotiations, and contract structuring across the energy, transport, and water sectors. Participants consistently highlight his ability to translate complex concepts into actionable frameworks.
Who Should Attend
Built for private sector PPP professionals
This instructor-led live training is ideal for anyone involved in bidding for, financing, or managing PPP projects from the private sector or advisory side.
Participant Testimonials
What our participants say
Professionals from around the world have advanced their careers through Synergy Academy training.
“Very informative and interactive sessions. Trainer is a very knowledgeable person and always keen to address participants’ questions. Training content is the right balance between sophisticated and detailed concepts and general overview of PPP (legal, technical, financial).”
Christophe Delville - BESIX, UAE
Legal Manager
“I found the Project Finance training delivered by Synergy to be highly valuable and well structured. The course material was relevant, practical and aligned with real world applications. The presenter was very well prepared and demonstrated strong command of the subject matter throughout the sessions. In particular, his breadth of experience across different sectors and geographic regions added significant depth to the discussions and provided useful comparative perspectives.”
Bernice Africa - BESIX, UAE
PPP Bid & Transaction Manager
“The course was very well structured and easy to follow. As I was not very familiar with Project Finance before, it helped me build a clear understanding of the basics in a practical way. Overall, it has been a very useful and positive learning experience, allowing me to feel more comfortable and confident when dealing with Project Finance topics in my day-to-day work.”
Celia Munoz Gonzalez - Almar Water Solutions, Spain
Proposals Coordinator in Business DevelopmentRegistration
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