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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo 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
  • 18 study hours
  • 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
  • 17 Study Hours
  • financial aid
  • video lectures
  • Practice Exercises
  • Academic Readings
  • Graded Assignments
  • peer feedback

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
yesColumbia University, New YorkCoursera

The Construction Finance Course offers learners two options for fee payment. The candidates could choose the free version or audit track of the course and get access to all study materials except graded items. In order to get access to graded assessments and the course certificate, you should purchase the course. You can run a 7-day free trial before making the final decision.

Construction Finance Course Fee Structure

DescriptionAmount in INR
Construction Finance - Audit course
Free
Construction Finance - 1 monthRs.3,990
Construction Finance - 3 months
Rs.7,980
Construction Finance - 6 months
Rs.11,970

What you will learn

Civil Engineering skills

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

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
Practice Exercises
  • Mathematics Of Money
  • Case Study: 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
Practice Exercise
  • Real Estate Finance Development Projects
  • Feasibility Study: Estimating The Sales Price

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
Practice Exercise
  • 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
Practice Exercise
  • Project Finance

Videos
  • Project Parties, Timeline, and Finance
  • Borrowing vs Partnering Case Study: Revenue generating case11m
  • Case Study: Developer land swap case / Identifying and Allocating Risk
Practice Exercise
  • 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
Practice Exercise
  • Public Private Partnership

Videos
  • Identifying Risk
  • Waste Concept in Lean
  • Mitigating Risk through Lean Project Delivery Systems
  • How To Access Probability and Mitigate
Practice Exercise
  • Lean in Construction Finance

Instructors

Columbia University, New York Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the duration of the Construction Finance Course?

The course has a total duration of 18 hours.

2: Does the Construction Finance Live Course offer credits?

Yes, the course offers no credits.

3: Will I get access to course materials if I audit the course?

Yes, if you audit the course, you will get access to course materials except for the graded assignments.

4: Can I get a scholarship for the Construction Finance Course?

There is an option to apply for financial aid on the official website of Coursera.

5: Will I receive a certificate from the Construction Finance Training Course?

Yes, you can receive a certificate after purchasing the paid version.

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