Introduction to Trade Finance
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this eCourse you will be able to:
Describe what international trade is, and the physical vs. the financial supply chain.
Articulate the various scenarios and provisions to mitigate risk.
Explain the importance of trade finance solutions and the structure that governs them.
List the risks occurring in cross border commercial activities.
Apply the most relevant documents required to settle a commercial contract.
Course curriculum
Lessons
In this lesson, you will learn what trade means in the context of trade finance and why it is becoming more prominent these days.
In this lesson, you will learn about the different types of trade finance solution sets and the various international entities involved in the administration of international trade. This lesson also includes a complimentary video lesson by a leading ICC industry expert.
In this section, we will take a look at a sample case study that showcases how trade finance solutions can remedy problems often seen in the trade sector.
This section will test your knowledge on what you have learned so far and aims to equip you with the skills and context you will need in the field. Please note this is not an exam.
FAQs
Answers to your most commonly asked questions.
This course forms part of the curriculum for the Global Trade Certificate (GTC) but can also be purchased on its own.
If you just complete this course then you will earn a Letter of Completion once you finish (please note there is no exam for this individual course).
However, this course can also be put towards achieving the GTC qualification. More details can be found here.
If you complete the GTC then you will earn a Certificate of Achievement, signed by the ICC Secretary General, once you pass the final exam.
A strong interest in trade and trade finance is recommended and all candidates need to be able to read and write in English.
Your purchase includes 12 months to access all the lessons. You can access the lessons as many times as you like within the 12-month access period.
This course is accredited by the London Institute of Banking and Finance (LIBF), The Bankers Association for Finance and Trade (BAFT) and the Global Trade Professionals Alliance (GTPA).
Due to the immediate availability of our course content upon registration, ICC Academy has a strict no-refund policy for our courses and certifications. For more details, please refer to our Terms and Conditions.
This online course will take approximately 3-4 hours to complete depending on your level of experience.
Candidates will have 12 months to complete the lessons.
- One-year access to the online course and all 4 lessons
- A case study and 12 assessment questions – we’ll show you how to apply what you learn to real-world scenarios. Please note this is not an exam.
- Eight animated explainer videos and 1 video lecture
- A printable glossary containing all the key terms for you to refer to throughout the course
- A downloadable study reference guide
- Dedicated, full-time IT support
- Certificate of completion
Yes, all our courses are taken online. This means they are accessible at any time, from anywhere in the world. Learn when and where you want.
This course has been designed for general practitioners working in banks, corporates, or financial institutions in functions such as relationship management, credit and compliance, but with an interest in trade finance.
