Our approach emphasizes why things work the way they do and how the multi-faceted pieces fit together in the broader context of a transaction.
Pivotal180 training not only can significantly improve your best practice modeling skills, but we also have a real emphasis on the concepts and focusing on what’s important to the transaction. Best practice models are critical in project finance. Our courses however are not limited to financial modeling and best practices in Microsoft Excel, we are committed to explaining how the numbers align with underlying financial and engineering concepts, transaction structures, legal documentation, market conditions and risk management approaches.
The training is not just about coding, it teaches students to understand the bigger picture (e.g., contract structures, risks, how to forecast wind) and how to analyze deals. Much of the content of our courses is focused on how to achieve the needs of lenders, developers, and various equity participants.
The quality and clarity of our online content is truly exceptional, there is simply nothing else like it in the market.
What's included?
12 months access to our online material, including concept videos with transcriptions, lecture slides, downloadable spreadsheet examples.
Videos explaining key concepts, excel functions and deal terms
Excel based demo tutorials. excel reinforcing key modeling techniques
An extensive project model, comparable to what would be used for project development or investment decision-making (Excel)
Video guidance walking you though virtually every line and approach used in the extensive project model
A complete line-by-line walk-through of each line of the calculations in the full model.
Each lesson of the course has a query function, and you can just post any questions there. Trainers will respond within 24 hours.
Subscription can be extended annually post the first 12 months for $100 per annum
Course completion certificate
Access to Pivotal180 Communities
Available Courses
Our Online Bundle Options
Renewable Energy & Project Finance Modeling Online Bundle
Tax Equity and Battery Storage Modeling Online Bundle
Renewable Energy, Battery Storage, Tax Equity Modeling Online Bundle
Renewable Energy & Battery Storage Modeling Online Bundle
Renewable Energy & Tax Equity Modeling Online Bundle
Project Finance & Mining & Critical Minerals Modeling Online Bundle
Why Choose Pivotal180 for Project Finance Training?
Redefining the standards for project finance modelling training
Unrivaled Experience
Trainers who have led deals, with decades of real experience in project finance, energy and infrastructure.
More Than Just Excel Formulas
Understand the concepts behind the code, how to analyse deals, legal aspects, and what matters most in a transaction.
The Most Tailored Courses In The Market
Learn in context with the courses customised to reflect your business, industry and region in more depth than anyone else.
Access To Online Learning Platform
World-class, CPD-accredited online courses to dive deeper and continue learning beyond the classroom.
Dedicated To Training
Teaching is our exclusive focus, with over 3,000 students trained each year for some of the world's premier investors.
Testimonials
Tax Equity and Hybrid Financial Modeling
This was a great learning experience and the instructors were great!
Pablo De la Fuente on Engie Oct 2025 Tax Equity Modeling Live Stream
Great Class!
by James Griffard on Tax Equity and Hybrid Financial Modeling!
Extremely thorough and well taught
I started this course knowing next to nothing about financial modeling or project finance, and while this course gets into some pretty dense material, it starts with the basics which really helped me get a lot of value out of it. I am walking away with a much better understanding of both project finance and financial modeling and I’m looking forward to putting these skills to practice.
Peter Roy on Renewable Energy Project Finance Modeling (Online)! July 2025
Excellent Course
Anyone looking to understand the fundamentals of project finance, this is a must course
Sameer Sood on Renewable Energy Project Finance Modeling (Online) June 2025
Great course and guests with real-time market reads on tax equity – thanks !
Kevin Pitts on Tax Equity Essentials June 2025
“Haydn has an ability to step outside of the Excel code and really explain the core concepts. His course taught me how to model and to understand the deal.” Student of the Renewable Energy Project Finance Modeling Course – Columbia University
It is the most comprehensive project finance course I have ever done. Thank you so much for the opportunity.
Oluwatosin Omisakin on Renewable Energy Project Finance Modeling (Online)!
Excellent course
Complete breakdown of the financial model into great detail, with excellent lessons and examples. Even though the material can be quite dry, lessons were given in a very engaging and even fun way. Loved the occasional jokes, will definitely recommend!
Sander Maebe on Renewable Energy Project Finance Modeling (Online)!
Informative and easy to follow
I already have several years of experience in renewable energy modelling, but I still found that Pivotal180 training included several tips & tricks along the way (esp. regarding model set up and design) that I will incorporate into my own work. I also thought the lectures strike a good balance between the “why” we need to know about the underlying details of a project and “how” we translate that into a model; e.g. being able to set up and size a term loan correctly.
Connor Malone on Renewable Energy Project Finance Modeling (Online)!
Excellent course to understand financial modeling for utilities tariff
This is one of the best practical clear and understandable course. The trainers are competent and pedagogical
Charly Gatete on Financial Modeling for Utility Tariff Setting 2022!
Great course for new & experienced TE modelers
Thanks Haydn and team for the great course. Even with several years of TE experience, I still found the lesson plan valuable.
Connor Malone on Tax Equity Modeling (Online)!
Full of substance and easy to comprehend. The content was very precise and touched on so many fundamental modelling necessities at the same time. Highly recommended.
Kehinde Abiove – Renewable Energy Project Finance Modeling (Online)
Sharpening the Pencil! Great primer on formatting and shortcuts that I’ve always wanted to know. This was a great reminder that we’re not just building models for our own use, but to be shared with others and that is why they should be constructed in a manner that is clear, easy to read and easy to run alternative scenarios from.
Madelyn Mallory on Renewable Energy Project Finance Modeling (Online)
A great course with complex materials delivered in a very comprehensive manner making it easy to follow the concepts and reasoning behind the modelling exercise
Kehinde Abioye on Tax Equity Modeling (Online)!
Essential learning for anyone in project finance This course should be required for anyone starting out in their project finance career or for anyone on their project finance journey. The instructors explain the concepts really clearly and you can tell they are drawing from their own experience.
J.T. Spreer on Renewable Energy Project Finance Modeling (Online)!
Very informative! The instructors are highly knowledgeable and great at explanations
by Tanya Jackson on Renewable Energy Project Finance Modeling (Live stream) Mar 28, 2024!
I could understand tax equity modeling through this course. I strongly recommend!!!
Kyung Hyun Rho on Tax Equity Modeling (Online)!
Essential class for anyone in renewable energy tax equity.
If I was managing a renewable energy tax equity team I would require that all my employees take this course.
J.T. Spreer on Tax Equity Modeling (Online)!
Excellent Course
I learned a ton! Haydn was an excellent instructor, made a very dense and complicated topic very accessible and broke it down so understanding was easy. Clear to see he is very knowledgeable and passionate about the work.
Bryan Graybill on Introduction to Project Finance Modeling !
Superb Lessons
Appreciate the intro and all the concepts related to TE!
Michael Sah on Tax Equity
“Dan, your class made a huge difference in preparing me to dive into my new job and truly understand the deal structures and financial models that we use on a daily basis.” Student of the Renewable Energy Project Finance Course -Yale University
“I could not have survived my first year as an Analyst without Haydn’s teaching and guidance. He is clear, concise, and really cares about helping the students – thanks!” Student of the Renewable Energy Project Finance Modeling Course – Columbia University
“I wanted to make a career change into finance. Before Dan’s class, I could not have passed the first round of interview screening. Instead, I passed the modeling test with flying colors! I have recommended the class to everyone I know who wants to work in investment banking.” Student of the Renewable Energy Project Finance Course -Yale University
“First and foremost, a HUGE thank you for the incredible experience you gave us. The learning was invaluable and fascinating, both in finance and the renewable space. This is definitely the best course I have ever taken.” Student of the Renewable Energy Project Finance Course -Yale University