Ever since I became involved in PPP project administration at the institutional level, I always had the desire to understand the practicality of the many PPP concepts. It was only when I started interacting with IP3 that I began to fully understand the full ramifications of PPPs. Since acquiring Certified Public-Private Partnership Specialist ™ status, I continually use the acquired knowledge to further pursue a doctorial level in development studies with special focus on the operationalisation of PPP projects for national development. With the government development agenda in line with the PPP concepts, my efforts are not in vain as only the sky is the limit."

Stephen Gumboh
Deputy Director (Programme Implementation Specialist)
National Policy and Programme Implementation Department
Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia 

Due to heavy demands placed on modern professionals, lack of full time availability in a formal learning institution tends to limit skills and career development prospects. Online learning is therefore a handy career progression tool, as it mixes work and learning environments. The benefits would be incomplete if I didn't mention the cost and budget saving it provides, the flexibility of study times, and of course the opportunity to share diverse multinational experiences amongst the participants."

Henry Sakala

(Zambian)
Current Advisor to the National Commission for Privatisation, Sierra Leone
Former Senior Manager, Zambia Privatization Agency, Zambia
IP3 alumni in three online courses

IP3’s offers courses tailored to the needs of participants, delivered in an interactive and friendly atmosphere by seasoned practitioners in their respective fields, and supported by an excellent staff."

Franklin Kwame Asante
General Manager, Audit
Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority

Having participated in two of IP3´s online courses (PPP and Infrastructure Finance) I have to express that never before learning was that fun and never before I have had such a number of interesting classmates. I greatly enjoyed the fruitful discussions with finance specialists from all over the world. I think this is the most outstanding feature of IP3 courses that no other institute can provide."

Franz Wanzenboeck
Head of Corporate Finance
Austrian Federal Railways Holding AG

I choose IP3 for my training needs because I find the knowledge and skills I’ve acquired from their courses of great value.  The content of the course and delivery methodology combine to make the experience valuable and enjoyable.  I like the structure of the online courses is an excellent combination and forces me to apply the knowledge to local situations."

Mickey Mullay
Vice President, Europe and Central Asia
Echo Group, Ukraine

Participating in workshop Advanced Issues in Telecommunications Regulation during December 3-14, 2007, was not only a new experience for me but an excellent opportunity for the enhancement of my telecommunications knowledge. IP3's faculty were all experts with tremendous experience, professionalism and human values. IP3's training methodology was a very valuable and important element of this workshop as it encouraged interactive discussions between the participants through exchanging their experience and opinions concerning the course topic matters being discussed.

For all of those reasons I'm sure I will come back again very soon to my IP3 family!"

Rudolf Papa
Legal Advisor
Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Albania
Tirana, Albania

IP3 offers an educative and constructive training program with quality customer care.  I returned to continue training with IP3 to enhance my skills on PPP programs/projects and to increase my CEUs towards certification."

Mbayani Yudica Saruni
Senior Economist
Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Tanzania

The course was relevant to my work and gave me an opportunity to learn more about the subject and the experiences of other practitioners from Africa and other developing countries. IP3 is a very useful organization with competences and experience in regulation, and is filling an important niche as a knowledge base and learning institution to assist practitioners and decision makers."

Patrick Kahangire
Director
Directorate of Water Development
Kampala, Uganda

Of all the courses I have been on since joining the Office of Utilities Regulation three years ago, I can confidently say that IP3's Public Awareness and Stakeholder Consultation for PPP and Privatization Programs ranks among the best. It was my first and so far only IP3 course, but I look forward to getting reacquainted with the staff and that optimal level of professionalism that exists within the organization.

 

I returned to Jamaica bubbling and bursting with new ideas. Money well spent!"

David A Geddes
Manager, Communication Services Department
Office of Utilities Regulation
Kingston, Jamaica

As someone who holds a business management post in a consulting engineering firm, I decided that I needed a better understanding of the infrastructure life cycle, particularly the project finance aspects of infrastructure planning. Currently I am head of Arup's Management Advisory Services Africa- this unit is charged with providing institutional, transaction advisory as well as financial advisory services to the client base of Arup; extending the firm's value chain and overall service offering. Understanding the core drivers of infrastructure finance is critical for me to provide the most effective support to our technical units.

 

The course, Fundamentals of Infrastructure Project Finance, was a solid start to my professional development in this area. The materials used were written clearly, with a solid particle base to them. The online format was very seamless to use with quick and direct links to both instructors as well as fellow students. In particular, the feedback system/process was extremely useful, allowing for quick, honest and constructive feedback on views and assignments submitted. In a very short space of time I felt that my understanding of the fundamentals had increased measurable, allowing me to apply my learning immediately in my professional capacity.

In short, this was one of the most valuable and effective online/professional development courses I have ever taken."

Garrett Matthews
Management Advisory Services
Arup (PTY) Ltd
Johannesburg, South Africa

Participant in the online course Fundamentals of Infrastructure Project Finance, May 6 - June 19, 2009