Mastering Financial Modeling for Development Projects
- November 16 – 20, 2026
- English
- Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Rationale
Financial modeling is essential for good project/investment decisions supporting project success. The Financial Model provides the analytical framework representing the present and predicts future financials to support investment decisions. It is, therefore, an indispensable skill for professionals in DFIs and other financial institutions.
The workshop will be intensive with practical, hands-on-based training intended to upscale skills in financial modeling.
By the end of the training, the participants would be equipped with the following:
- On the use and application of the financial model in projects, investments, finance, and other business transactions.
- Have a good grip on a project’s financials.
- Build reliable and realistic financial models.
- Use excel and spreadsheets in financial modeling.
- Analyze, interpret, and predict financials.
Apply financial models in structuring appropriate finance for projects on a case-by-case basis.
Contents
- Fundamentals of Financial Modeling
- Financial Analysis and Ratios
- Financial Model for Project Finance and Corporate Finance
- Use of Excel in Financial Modeling
- Financial Model –Steps in Building a Model
- Applications of Financial Modeling
- Financial Statement Analysis /Spreadsheet
- Risk Modeling
- Structure Finance Model
- Case Studies and group exercises
Training Methodology
Expert presentations, facilitated discussions, case studies, group exercises, peer review, role-play.
Program Administration
- The AADFI Directorate will administer the workshop.
- AADFI training activities are governed by rules to facilitate maximum learning and foster good relations among participants, instructors, and the Workshop Directorate. Below are the relevant extracts of the regulations for this workshop:
- The nomination of a candidate is deemed to imply their readiness to comply with the advice of the instructors and the Workshop Directorate.
- Participants must promptly and regularly attend all sessions, including group meetings.
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Target participants
Officers in Project Finance, Corporate Finance, Credit and Investment. Financial Analysts, Project Analysts, Portfolio Officers, and those interested in improving their skills in financial modeling.
Registration Fees
Contact AADFI Training Unit at training@adfi-ci.org
