Overview

The Professional Certificate Program (PCP) in Development Finance-Foundation Level is an introduction to the early stage of development banking/development finance operation. It is aimed to expose participants to the concepts and operations in development finance.

The PCP program focuses on developing practical and hands-on skills in development finance operations. The teaching at the foundation level is fundamental, and the course approach is technical. Mainly introducing participants to the world of development finance.

Learning Outcome

At the end of the program, participants will be able to:
– Demonstrate a good understanding of knowledge and concepts of development finance operations;
– Develop an understanding of the issues involved in development finance and the global trends;
– Build skills in development bank/development finance lending operations – micro – medium, and long-term lending operations, profile project/investment for financing;
– Carry out risk analysis and mitigation in development financing activities in relation to development projects and
– Develop the ability to nurture and support projects and entrepreneurs

Course Content

The training module is structured to cover the following:

– Development Banking and Finance: Principles & Practices
– Understanding the Current Development Agenda for Africa
– Introduction to Research Methods in Development Finance
– Lending Methodologies in Development Financing
– Introduction to Enterprise Risk Management
– Introduction to Microfinance and Microcredit
– Project Identification, Implementation Management & Planning
– Introduction to Credit and Project Appraisal
– Product Development & Marketing
– Case studies and Group Practical Exercises