International Trade & Finance (CITF) Certification

Overview of the course:

CITF-International Trade and Finance course is a Level 3 qualification registered with Ofqual in the Regulated Qualifications Framework.

Supported by BAFT.

CITF enables trade services specialists to demonstrate expertise in the essential procedures, practices, and legislation of international trade finance and their readiness for career progression. Many job openings are happening in trade finance relationship manager positions; this is the right time to start.

About the CITF qualification:

This international trade certification combines the acquisition of technical knowledge with the skills to apply that knowledge to real situations. London Institute of Banking and Finance has developed it in consultation with trade finance experts worldwide.

CITF enhances your knowledge of the products, documents, trade terms, roles, and responsibilities that underpin international trade and finance. The CITF qualification also helps you develop a basic understanding of fraud prevention and risk in trade finance.

Studying CITF Course covers:

• The trading environment and the role of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)

• ICC international model contracts

• An introduction to trade terms and Incoterms®

• The nature of financial, commercial, and transport documents used in international trade

• Risk and mitigation, including foreign exchange hedging

• Methods of payment including open account, collections, documentary credits, and bank payment obligations

• Short, medium, and long-term trade finance

• Islamic trade finance

• Dispute handling, arbitration, and resolution

• Prevention of both fraud and money laundering.

• risk management and supply chain finance

• trade finance products