Advanced Level Trade Finance Online Professional Certification on Key Trade Finance Products, Techniques and Compliance Issues from ICC Academy Online
Founded in 2015, the ICC Academy aims to revolutionize e-learning for trade professionals worldwide. It provides a broad array of specialized courses, leveraging the International Chamber of Commerce’s (ICC) extensive knowledge in crafting global commercial rules and standards. Based in Paris, the ICC Academy taps into ICC’s vast network of over 6 million members across more than 100 countries, encompassing large corporations, SMEs, business associations, and local chambers of commerce.
The Certified Trade Finance Professional (CTFP) is an advanced professional certificate program providing training and certification on key Trade Finance products, techniques and compliance issues. Comprising 9 courses (6 core courses and 3 electives), the industry-validated syllabus was developed by a group of leading Trade Finance experts drawn from ICC’s Banking Commission. Each e-course has been tailor-made to develop the skills needed to sell, deliver and process global trade finance solutions
This certification is suitable for bank executives - senior corporate banking relationship managers, senior corporate treasury professionals and specialists within transaction banking functions. In corporate sector the certification us useful for treasury executives, as well as business development, compliance and legal officers.
ICC Academy has made it easier for holders of the ICC’s GTC or LIBF’s CDCS, CDSG or CITF certifications to achieve the full Certified Trade Finance Professional (CTFP) certification. Simply complete a core pack of CTFP courses and pass the final exam to earn the full CTFP certificate.
CTFP certification is accredited by LIBF (London School of Business & Finance), and BAFT (Bankers Association for Finance and Trade). After completing individual courses or the full certificate, holders of the Global Trade Certificate (GTC), Certificate for Documentary Credit Specialists (CDCS), Certificate for Specialists in Demand Guarantees (CSDG) and the Certificate in Trade and International Finance (CITF) programs will earn valuable CPD points for their required recertification.
Program Summary
- Courses: 10 - 6 core courses and 4 electives, (GTC, CDCS, CSDG and CITF holders - only 6 core courses)
- Duration: 60+ hours of interactive learning (Over 25+ hours for GTC, CDCS, CSDG and CITF holders)
- Validity: 3 years, Recertification required
- Study Guides: Study guides for core courses to help candidates prepare for the final examination
- Case Studies: 37 case studies
- Access: 6 months
- Exam: 60 min, live proctored exam
CTFP Features & Curriculum
- Course: Certified Trade Finance Professional (CTFP)
- Accreditation: LIBF (London School of Business & Finance), BAFT (Bankers Association for Finance and Trade), and GTPA (Global Trade Professionals Alliance)
- Holders of the GTC, CDCS , CSDG or CITF are awarded credit exemptions towards the CTFP and can benefit from a preferential package, which includes the core CTFP courses.
- Explore advanced characteristics of trade finance, including processes and legal framework
- Gain an understanding of the roles and relationships of all parties involved in a transaction
- Become an expert in complex financial instruments to make viable commercial contracts
- 100% of ICC Academy survey respondents said the certification helped them bridge their knowledge gap
- Core CTFP for GTC, CDCS, CSDG and CITF Holders (Core 5 Subjects): ICC Academy has made it easier and cheaper for holders of the ICC's GTC or LIBF's CDCS, CDSG or CITF certifications to achieve the full CTFP certification.
CTFP Core Courses (6)
- Advanced Working Capital for Trade
- Advanced Documentary Credits
- Advanced Guarantees
- Export Finance
- Advanced Supply Chain Finance
- Advanced Trade Finance Compliance
CTFP Elective Courses (Select 4)
- Factoring
- Digital Trade Finance & Fintechs
- Advanced Standby Letters of Credit
- Managing Trade Sales
- Managing Trade Operations
- Managing Trade Products
- Advanced Commodity Finance
Core CTFP for GTC, CDCS, CSDG and CITF holders
- Advanced Working Capital for Trade
- Advanced Documentary Credits
- Advanced Guarantees
- Export Finance
- Advanced Supply Chain Finance
- Advanced Trade Finance Compliance
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LAST UPDATED ON Oct 1, 2026