PPP Project Preparation & Contract Management 831640 Why Choose this Training Course?It is widely recognised that good project preparation and contract management is fundamental to a successful PPP project. The concept of PPP obligates a more collaborative relationship between both sectors, fostered by openness and trust. This presents a major shift from the traditional arms-length approach in procuring services and executing projects. Well designed, feasible projects attract greater interest amongst potential investors and demonstrate the potential benefits of taking the project forward to procurement phase.This career building training course in Dubai will focus on how best to prepare for a PPP project and then manage the PPP procurement process; identifying, assessing and allocating the principal risks in structuring the PPP contract, and other key issues that need to be considered in managing these long term high risk contracts. Exposure to both of the commercial landscape and background to PPP as well as its implementation will promote greater understanding of its place in infrastructure procurement.This Oxford training course will feature:Selection of a PPP contract type for given project contextWhat constitutes a sound feasibility approachHow to perform a basic project appraisalSelection of a PPP contract type for given project contextHow key risk areas can be managedFocus on principal ways PPP contracts can be properly managedThe StructureThis comprehensive training course consists of two modules which can be booked as a 10-Day Training event, or as individual, 5-Day training courses.Module 1 – Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Project Preparation Module 2 – Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Contract ManagementWhat are the Goals?By the end of this Oxford training course, participants will be able to:Determine project identification, screening and selectionAddress the range of issues in identifying, financing and procurementAnalyse best practices in conducting financial, economic and technical feasibility studiesAnalyse the principal risk areas and issues common to all PPPsExplain the PPP procurement processIdentify key PPP contract clausesWho is this Training Course for?This Oxford training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals, but will greatly benefit:Policy makersSenior government personnelDirector and senior management from private infrastructure/public utility sectors (energy & electricity, water & waste water, transportation (roads, airports, ports, and rail), telecommunications, education, health and municipal servicesProject and contracts personnel in both public and private sectorsRisk management personnelAuditors and comptrollersProfessionals who have some experience with infrastructure projects and wish to improve their knowledge and decision-making capacity to enact policies related to PPPsHow will this Training Course be presented?This training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. The daily workshops will be highly interactive and participative. This will involve regular discussions on the whole concept of PPPs, its uses and limitations, and how best to contract manage these high risk (and potential high reward) contracts.The overall objective of this training course is to help prepare and strengthen the capacity of delegates in the PPP schemes. It also aims to provide the technical and managerial knowledge necessary for the course delegates to plan, structure and implement the PPP projects and contracts effectively and efficiently.