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I have added this qualification to my LinkedIn profile and I am sure that it has helped with the many job offers that have been referred to me.
The most significant benefit…has been the strategic elevation of my role within the bank. It has enabled me to move beyond technical execution…into a more consultative and leadership-oriented capacity.
After completing the CTFP…I was subsequently selected for an elite role in State Bank of India’s Global Markets Unit thanks to this certification.
Customers have also shown greater confidence in my advice, especially when dealing with complex documentation and payment terms, knowing that I hold an internationally recognised qualification from ICC.
Since it’s a prestigious internationally recognised certification, I have been widely congratulated by my employers, colleagues & friends. In Bangladesh, CTFP has been a sought-after certificate for those who work in trade finance field.
Frequently asked questions
We offer both introductory and advanced level trade finance certifications. The Global Trade Certificate (GTC) is an introductory-level programme designed to help build a foundational understanding of global trade finance solutions. For advanced level programmes, we have the Certified Trade Finance Professional (CTFP) and Certified Documentary Credits Expert (CDCE) qualifications. If you’re looking for individual trade finance courses, our catalogue offers that as well.
All our certifications and courses can be completed 100% online, meaning you can access them wherever you are in the world, 24 hours a day. Our alumni come from more than 130 countries and our programmes are based on globally applicable rules and principles.
Our certifications are also internationally accredited and often used by banks and corporations to train their staff. They are accredited by the Bankers Association for Trade and Finance (BAFT), The London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF), and the Global Trade Professionals Alliance (GTPA). As ICC is the institutional representative of millions of companies in more than 170 countries, our certifications and courses draw upon the combined expertise and knowledge of a network unlike any other institution in the world.
Apart from our introductory and advanced level trade finance certifications and courses, we also provide comprehensive guides around popular and important trade finance topics – such as the ISBP, documentary credits, and more – authored by our network of ICC experts. Additionally, we regularly publish career interviews with leading trade finance experts to support your career development in trade finance.