REAL ESTATE FINANCE FOR NON-FINANCE EXECUTIVES
“Empowering Decision-Makers with Financial Insights in Real Estate Investment, Valuation & Development”
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Online) |
|---|---|---|
| 22 – 26 Mar 2026 | Online | USD 1500 per delegate |
Course Introduction
In the real estate sector, decisions related to investments, acquisitions, development, and operations have profound financial implications. Non-finance executives, including architects, engineers, developers, and business unit leaders, must be able to interpret and apply financial data to make informed and profitable decisions.
This intensive five-day course demystifies real estate finance and provides non-finance professionals with the tools, terminology, and models used by financial analysts, developers, and investors. Participants will gain hands-on experience in evaluating project feasibility, calculating returns, understanding financing structures, and making risk-adjusted investment decisions.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand key financial concepts in real estate development and investment
• Evaluate project viability using basic valuation models and return metrics
• Analyze cash flows, financing terms, and development costs
• Communicate effectively with investors, lenders, and finance teams
• Make informed decisions on property development, acquisition, or lease
Key Benefits of Attending
• Strengthen your decision-making skills using financial principles
• Learn how to assess project risks and returns without relying solely on finance teams
• Improve communication with real estate investors, partners, and financial institutions
• Gain confidence in reviewing financial models and development proposals
• Understand how financing structures and capital costs affect real estate projects
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
• Real estate developers, project managers, and engineers
• Non-finance executives in property management or development
• Architects, construction leads, and leasing managers
• Legal and contract professionals in real estate
• Corporate real estate and facilities decision-makers
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
• Understanding real estate investment metrics (IRR, NPV, cash-on-cash)
• Reading and interpreting real estate financial statements and models
• Comparing financing options and capital structures
• Basic discounted cash flow (DCF) and pro forma modeling
• Assessing the financial impact of development timelines and costs
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
• Stronger financial alignment in real estate and development decisions
• Improved internal collaboration between technical and financial teams
• Increased financial accountability in project execution
• Better risk management and profitability forecasting
• More informed negotiations with lenders and partners
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
• Strategy Briefings – Core finance concepts applied to real estate
• Case Studies – Property development and acquisition evaluations
• Workshops – Investment analysis, cash flow modeling, and deal structuring
• Peer Exchange – Lessons learned from real estate professionals
• Tools – Templates for pro formas, financing comparisons, and DCF models
Course Outline
Detailed 5-Day Course Outline
Training Hours: 07:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: Foundations of Real Estate Finance
- Module 1: Key Financial Concepts and Real Estate Context (07:30 – 09:30)
• Revenue, cost, margin, cap rate, NOI, and net returns - Module 2: Understanding Project Costs and Budgets (09:45 – 11:15)
• Hard vs soft costs, contingencies, and escalation - Module 3: Financing Methods and Capital Stacks (11:30 – 01:00)
• Debt, equity, mezzanine financing structures - Module 4: Workshop – Analyzing a Real Estate Capital Stack (02:00 – 03:30)
Day 2: Investment Analysis and Return Metrics
- Module 1: Introduction to Property Valuation (07:30 – 09:30)
• Market, income, and cost approaches - Module 2: Key Investment Metrics (09:45 – 11:15)
• IRR, NPV, payback period, and cash-on-cash return - Module 3: Development Feasibility and Break-even Analysis (11:30 – 01:00)
• Project lifecycle evaluation and timing impact - Module 4: Workshop – Feasibility Study for a Mid-Scale Project (02:00 – 03:30)
Day 3: Cash Flow Planning and Pro Forma Analysis
- Module 1: Understanding Real Estate Cash Flows (07:30 – 09:30)
• Rental income, vacancy rates, and operating expenses - Module 2: Building a Basic Pro Forma (09:45 – 11:15)
• Forecasting inflows and outflows over the project lifecycle - Module 3: Project Risk and Sensitivity Analysis (11:30 – 01:00)
• Evaluating different scenarios and financial resilience - Module 4: Workshop – Cash Flow Forecasting (02:00 – 03:30)
Day 4: Financing Strategies and Debt Management
- Module 1: Selecting the Right Financing Mix (07:30 – 09:30)
• LTV ratios, DSCR, loan terms, and interest types - Module 2: Structuring Lease Agreements and Revenue Streams (09:45 – 11:15)
• Net lease, gross lease, triple net lease - Module 3: Managing Debt and Cash Reserves (11:30 – 01:00)
• Loan covenants, refinancing, and payment schedules - Module 4: Workshop – Comparing Financing Scenarios (02:00 – 03:30)
Day 5: Real-World Applications and Wrap-Up
- Module 1: Interpreting Financial Models and Presentations (07:30 – 09:30)
• What to look for in investment proposals and reports - Module 2: Stakeholder Communication and Investment Decisions (09:45 – 11:15)
• Presenting findings to boards, lenders, and partners - Module 3: Capstone Case Study – Project Investment Pitch (11:30 – 01:00)
- Module 4: Certification and Wrap-Up (02:00 – 03:30)
• Final feedback, personal action planning, and certificate distribution
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Real Estate Finance for Non-Finance Executives, validating their ability to evaluate, plan, and manage real estate financial matters with confidence and clarity—without requiring an accounting or finance background.