Construction Finance
Learn about the core aspects of financial management in the construction industry through the Construction Finance Training Course.
Beginner
Online
2 Weeks
1,699 INR Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Construction Finance Online Course is one of the main courses belonging to the Construction Management Specialization programme. The 100% online course explores the financial aspects of different construction projects undertaken in the construction industry.
The Construction Finance Live Course is offered on the Coursera platform under the coordination of experts in the field. The beginner-level course will be delivered by Prof. Ibrahim Odeh, a distinguished member of the Department of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics of Columbia University.
After the successful completion of the Construction Finance Certification Course, learners will be rewarded with a course certificate from the valid authorities. The course can be progressed in a self-paced manner that gives learners the liberty to set their deadlines and understand the concepts of construction finance management effectively.
The Highlights
- Shareable certificate
- Flexible deadlines
- 100% online
- 2 weeks course
- Video lectures
- Practice exercises
- Academic readings
- Graded assignments
- Peer feedback
- English medium
- Financial aid
- Subtitles in English, French, Portuguese (European), Russian, Spanish
Programme Offerings
- Digital Shareable Certificate
- Flexible Deadlines
- 100% Online
- English medium
- English Subtitles
- financial aid
- video lectures
- Practice Exercises
- Academic Readings
- Graded Assignments
- peer feedback.
- 2 Weeks Course
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Columbia University, New YorkCoursera |
Construction Finance Fee Structure -
| Description | Amount in INR |
| Construction Finance - Audit course | Free |
| Construction Finance - 1 month | Rs. 1,699 |
| Construction Finance - 3 months | Rs. 3,499 |
| Construction Finance - 6 months | Rs. 5,199 |
What you will learn
After learning the Construction Finance Classes, you will gain knowledge about the following topics:
- Time Value of Money
- Simple and compound interest
- Nominal and effective interest rates
- Real estate project lifecycle
- Estimating the sales price of a property
- Decision tree analysis
- Financial plans for commercial real estate
- Global Project Finance
- Roles of stakeholders in project finance
- Risk in project financing
Who it is for
The course is suitable for anyone interested in learning about the construction engineering and civil engineering industry.
Admission Details
Follow the given steps to enroll in Construction Finance Live Course:
Step 1: Click on the URL given below -
https://www.coursera.org/learn/construction-finance
Step 2: Click on the “Enroll for Free” option and choose the desired option.
Step 3: Fill in the required details and complete the process.
The Syllabus
Video
Construction Finance Course Introduction
Readings
- Academic Honesty Policy
- Discussion Forum Etiquette
Plugin
- Pre-course Survey
Videos
- Mathematics of Money - Project Evaluation
- Computing Interest / Simple Interest Calculations
- Compound Interest Calculations
- Simple vs. Compound Interest Rate Example / Nominal and Effective Rate
- Nominal Interest Rate Example and Minimum Attractive Rate of Return
- Present and Future Value of Money
- Future Value of a Uniform Series
- Uniform Series
- Uniform Series: A deeper dive
- Equations for Uniform Series
- Net Present Value (NPV) Example
- Internal Rate of Return (IRR) Example
Assignments
- Mathematics Of Money
- Case Study: Mathematics of Money
Readings
- Lecture Handout
- Lecture Handout
- Lecture Handout
- Lecture Video Learning Supplement
Discussion Prompt
- Mathematics of Money
Videos
- Introduction to Financing Development Projects
- Feasibility Study Example -- Project Parameters
- Development Costs
- "Comps" based Property Sale, Tax, Gain and Return
- "Cap Rate" based Sale, Tax Gain and Return
- Preview of "Discounted Cash Flow" Methods for Gain and Return
- Framework for "Discounted Cash Flow" (DCF) Analysis
- "Net Present Value" DCF Method for Project Evaluation
- Net Present Value (NPV) Examples
- "Internal Rate of Return" (IRR) Method for Project Evaluation
- NPV and IRR Analysis with Excel
- Changing and Comparing Compounding Periods
Assignments
- Real Estate Finance Development Projects
- Feasibility Study: Estimating The Sales Price
Discussion Prompt
- Deciding on a project
Readings
- Lecture Handout
- Lecture Material: Feasibility Study Example -- Project Parameters
- Lecture Handout
- Lecture Material: NPV and IRR Analysis with Excel
Videos
- Introduction to Financial Plans for Development Projects
- Debt Financing of Real Estate Projects
- Construction Loan Example
- Net Comprehensive Cash Flows for Sponsor and Lender
- DCF Project Evaluation for Sponsor and Lender
- Introduction to Decision Tree Analysis - 1
- Introduction to Decision Tree Analysis - 2
- Decision Tree Example - Overview
- Solving the Example in Excel
- Analysis of the Tree Results
- Decision Tree Example with Time Value of Cash
- Analysis of the Tree Results with Time Value Considered
Assignment
Designing and Building Commercial Real Estate
Readings
- Lecture Handout
- Lecture Handout
Discussion Prompt
- Designing and Building Commercial Real Estate
Videos
- Global Project Finance Overview and by Sector
- Stakeholders in Project Finance
- Stakeholder Roles
- Principles of Project Financing
- Risk and Risk Allocation
- Categories of Risk Allocation
- Sponsor Perspectives - Structuring and Documentation
- Completion Risks / Government Perspectives
- Contract Parties
- Contracts and Agreements
Assignment
Project Finance
Reading
- Lecture Handout
Videos
- Project Parties, Timeline, and Finance
- Borrowing vs Partnering Case Study: Revenue generating case11m
- Case Study: Developer land swap case / Identifying and Allocating Risk
Assignment
Risk in Project Finance
Reading
- Lecture Handout
Discussion Prompt
- Risk in Project Finance
Videos
- Public Private Partnerships (P3) Concept and Key Elements
- Project Types
- Drivers, Value and Typical Structures of P3
- Responsibilities and Risk Transfer in various P3 structures
- Pursuits through full project lifecycle and P3 Success Factors
- Benefits of P3
- Getting on Board with P3: Case Studies
- A Deeper Dive Into P3 Case Studies
Assignment
- Public Private Partnership
Reading
- Lecture Handout
Discussion Prompt
- Public Private Partnerships
Videos
- Identifying Risk
- Waste Concept in Lean
- Mitigating Risk through Lean Project Delivery Systems
- How To Access Probability and Mitigate
Assignment
- Lean in Construction Finance
Reading
- Lecture Handout
Video
- Course Wrap-up
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- Post Course Survey
Instructors
Columbia University, New York Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The total duration of this course is 2 weeks.
Yes, the course offers no credits.
Yes, if you audit the course, you will get access to course materials except for the graded assignments.
There is an option to apply for financial aid on the official website of Coursera.
Yes, you can receive a certificate after purchasing the paid version.