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CPD Course
Introduction to Trade Finance
Develop practical knowledge and confidence in Introduction to Trade Finance. This course will introduce the learner to the basics of trade finance and trade transactions, with emphasis on the parties involved in these transactions, such as importers, exporters, banks, and carriers. Additionally, the course will cover the most important documents that are required in trade...
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Course Description
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Develop practical knowledge and confidence in Introduction to Trade Finance.
This course will introduce the learner to the basics of trade finance and trade transactions, with emphasis on the parties involved in these transactions, such as importers, exporters, banks, and carriers. Additionally, the course will cover the most important documents that are required in trade finance transactions, such as letters of credit, drafts, invoices, and certificates of origin and insurance. After...
Why this course matters
This course turns the subject into practical, structured learning you can apply in real business and workplace situations. It is designed to help you move beyond definitions and understand how the ideas, tools and decisions covered in the course fit together.
What you will gain
- Build a clearer practical understanding of the key concepts and terminology in Introduction to Trade Finance.
- Recognise how the topic affects real international trade, finance or risk decisions.
- Apply the course principles more confidently in relevant business situations.
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for trade finance professionals, bankers, compliance and risk teams, exporters, importers and other professionals involved in international transactions.
Course at a glance
- Study time: approximately 2 hours.
- Format: self-paced online learning.
- Professional development: CPD course.
Course Description
Seat Time: 2hrs - Desc:
This course will introduce the learner to the basics of trade finance and trade transactions, with emphasis on the parties involved in these transactions, such as importers, exporters, banks, and carriers. Additionally, the course will cover the most important documents that are required in trade finance transactions, such as letters of credit, drafts, invoices, and certificates of origin and insurance. After completing this program the learner will understand:
- Letters of credit.
- Documentary collections.
- Working capital financing.
Course Topics
T1. Trade Finance Basics: This topic will introduce the learner to the basics of trade finance and trade transactions, with emphasis on the parties involved in these transactions, such as importers, exporters, financial institutions, and carriers.
T2. Trade Finance Documentation: This topic will familiarize the learner with the most important documents that are required in trade finance transactions, such as letters of credit, drafts, invoices, and certificates of origin and insurance.
T3. International Commerce Terms: This topic will familiarize the learner with important terms associated with international commerce, such as ex-works, free carrier, cost and freight, and carriage paid to.
T4. Understanding LCs: This topic will define what a Letter of Credit (L/C) is and will familiarize the learner with the different types of L/Cs and the steps involved in issuing an L/C.
T5. Documentary Collections: This topic will introduce the learner to documentary collections, including the documentary process, remitting and collecting procedures, and the methods of settlement.
T6. Guarantees: This topic will define guarantees, or bonds, for the learner and will introduce him/her to the types of guarantees, such as bid bonds, performance bonds, and advance payment bonds.
T7. Working Capital Finance: This topic will introduce the learner to working capital financing and the facilities offered by banks to finance operations, such as short-term loans and revolving credit lines.
T8. Factoring: This course will define factoring and will educate the learner on risk factors and the similarities and differences between factoring and invoice discounting.
Continue your learning
Part of this learning pathway: Trade Finance Operations
Course pathway: eBSI Trade Finance Academy > Trade Finance Operations > Introduction to Trade Finance
Explore more Trade Finance Operations training or return to the eBSI Trade Finance Academy.
Related eBSI learning pathway: eBSI Banking Academy > Banking & Finance
Your questions, answered
Does the course include a certificate?
The course assessment leads to a downloadable digital PDF CPD Certificate of Completion. See the course description for the CPD credits awarded.
What is CPD?
CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. It is the ongoing learning that helps you maintain and develop the knowledge and skills you use in your work. Courses, workshops and other learning activities can contribute to your CPD record.
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