Overview
The Documentary Credit Officer is at the forefront of individual transaction financial executions. Whether working with a Bank or in Trade Finance, Import / Export, Procurement Department, a good technical understanding of Documentary Credit and other instruments will be a key success factor within the international trade workspace.
This second part is designed to perfectly complement the first one and is tailored toward more experienced candidates.
Through a combination of practical examples, case studies and simulations, participants will acquire the technical knowledge and practical skills required to perform effectively in a trade finance environment.
Upon completion of the programme, participants will be able to:
- Understand the mechanisms of documentary credits, documentary collections and bank guarantees, as well as their management throughout the entire transaction lifecycle.
- Develop a practical mindset and operational toolkit enabling them to contribute real added value beyond the mere execution of transactions.
- Assess and recommend the most appropriate trade finance instrument based on the objectives of the transaction, including security, risk mitigation, flexibility and operational efficiency.
- Handle and process trade finance instruments independently, including issuance, amendments, document examination, compliance checks and honouring procedures.
We expect that, through this training, you will ultimately be best placed to rapidly gain in experience, making the most out of the various real-life cases that you will be confronted with.
The Certificate consists of 6 modules of 6 hours each, representing a total of 33 teaching hours, delivered over two evenings per week (3 hours per session).
The programme is delivered in French, while all course materials, documentation and examinations are provided in English, reflecting the day-to-day practices of the international trade and trade finance industry.
Recommended minimum language levels: French: C1 – English: B1
