Certified Specialist in Trade Finance

Overview

The Certified Specialist in Trade Finance Program is designed to equip participants with advanced knowledge and skills in managing trade finance operations effectively. This comprehensive program covers key aspects of trade finance, including structured finance, supply chain finance, and risk mitigation strategies. It also delves into financial instruments such as forwards, futures, options, and trade guarantees.

Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of trade financing across different time horizons—short, medium, and long-term—while learning to handle structured transactions and monitor trade finance processes. The program also explores the critical issues of managing risk, preventing fraud, and recognizing red flags related to trade-based money laundering and terrorist financing.

Ideal for treasurers, credit risk officers, trade specialists, trade desk officers/managers, and professionals in import-export trading companies, this program aims to enhance the strategic skills required for effective trade finance management. By the end of the program, participants will be well-prepared to manage complex financial transactions and mitigate associated risks in the field of international trade.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the Certified Specialist in Trade Finance program, students will be able to:

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of short-, medium-, and long-term trade financing options.
Effectively manage structured trade finance and supply chain finance transactions.
Analyze and apply financial instruments, including forwards, futures, options, and demand guarantees, in trade finance.
Identify and mitigate risks associated with trade finance, including credit risk and fraud prevention.
Monitor and evaluate trade finance transactions to ensure compliance and efficient information flow.
Understand and apply trade finance instruments such as BC, LC, SBLC, and demand guarantees.
Assess the risk profile of different payment methods used in trade finance.
Recognize the red flags associated with trade-based money laundering and terrorist financing.
Develop strategies for managing and mitigating risks in international trade finance.
Provide practical solutions to complex trade finance challenges, ensuring efficient and secure trade operations.

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Course Structure

Duration: 3 months
Targets: Treasurers, Credit Risk Officers, Trade Specialists, Trade Desk Officers/Managers in banks, and staff of import and export trading companies.
Study Time: 1 hours per day (equivalent to 60 hours total)

Course Modules

The course is structured over three months, with each month featuring a carefully designed module that builds on the knowledge gained in the previous one, ensuring a steady and practical learning progression. The modules include: