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Getting training directly from the 'horse's mouth' is more valuable to me - and other people looking to work with me - than having my knowledge certified by a third party who has not created the Incoterms® rules.
"I enrolled in the CTFP because this certification is authored by leading trade finance experts from the ICC’s Banking Commission, making it one of the most credible programmes available in the market. Each course is structured to ensure the essentials of global trade finance have been sufficiently covered."
"I see the CTFP as a perfect way for any trade finance person to (a) be part of a global community and (b) have a certification that highlights your expertise and automatically puts you at a certain level that is respected in the industry."
The course gives you a little advantage with customers to have this level of knowledge and training. I can advise clients correctly and the ICC certificate shows I am up to date.
Anyone in international logistics should master the Incoterms® rules and this certificate is a must. I got congratulated by the Head of Customs and Transport.
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.