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 |
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