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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.

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: 9 - 6 core courses and 4 electives, (GTC, CDCS, CSDG and CITF holders - only 5 core courses)
  • Duration: 50 hours of interactive learning (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: 28 companies (18 for GTC, CDCS, CSDG and CITF holders)
  • Access: 1 year
  • Exam: 60 min, live proctored exam

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CTFP Features & Curriculum

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  • Course: Certified Trade Finance Professional (CTFP)
  • Accreditation: LIBF (London School of Business & Finance), and BAFT (Bankers Association for Finance and Trade)
  • 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
  • CTFP for GTC, CDCS, CSDG and CITF Holders: 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. Simply complete a core pack of CTFP courses at a discounted rate and pass the final exam to earn the CTFP certificate.

CTFP Core Courses (6)

  • Introduction to Trade Finance
  • Introduction to Collections
  •  Introduction to Distributor Finance
  • Introduction to Documentary Credits
  • Introduction to Guarantees
  • Introduction to Receivables Finance

CTFP Elective Courses (Select 3)

  • Introduction to Capital and Pricing
  • Introduction to Compliance
  • Introduction to Cross Border Trade
  • Introduction to Fraud and Reputational Risk
  • Introduction to Risk Distribution
  • Introduction to Standby Letters of Credit
  • Introduction to Supply Chain Finance
  • Introduction to Trade Finance Sales

CTFP for GTC, CDCS, CSDG and CITF holders

  • Advanced Working Capital for Trade
  • Advanced Documentary Credits
  • Advanced Guarantees
  • Export Finance
  • Advanced Supply Chain Finance

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Certified Trade Finance Professional (CTFP) Online (Trade Finance)

Course: Certified Trade Finance Professional (CTFP) Online Certification
Language: English
Mode of Study: Online, Self-Paced
Exams: Proctored Online Exam
Accreditation: LIBF, BAFT, GTPA

Subjects: 6 Core, 3 Electives (5 core subjects  for GTC, CDCS, CSDG and CITF holders)
Duration: No fixed duration
Validity: 3 years, Recertification required
Access: 1 Year

Certified Trade Finance Professional (CTFP)
CTFP for GTC, CDCS, CSDG and CITF Holders

LAST UPDATED ON Aug 2, 2024