Transform your career with the Global Credit Certificate
Why Choose the
Global Credit Certificate
View the GCC Syllabus Overview
Process mastery
Master the 4-step credit decision process.
Job readiness
Start making sound credit decisions immediately, without any extra training.
Career advancement
Boost credibility and career prospects with comprehensive knowledge.
Global standards
Learn global best practices to navigate diverse market conditions.
Expert-led training
Benefit from real-world insights from leading industry professionals.
Practical application
Develop critical thinking and decision-making skills through real-world scenarios.
Flexible learning
Choose in-person, virtual, or blended options, supported by a tailored learning platform.
Lifelong learning
GCC alumni enjoy ongoing professional development through the GICP.
The Syllabus
The GCC syllabus follows the structured credit risk assessment framework (purpose, payback, risk, structure) to provide a deep understanding of key credit decision-making areas. It emphasizes key credit-decision principles; critical thinking for effective decision-making process; overcoming behavioural biases; and real-world relevance. Get your copy of the full syllabus here.
Purpose
Understand various credit types (loans, bonds, guarantees) and their implications for providers and obligors.
Structure
Learn the importance of credit agreements, their legal implications, and insolvency processes critical to risk management.
Risk
- Assess the operational environment, management structure, and competitive intensity of obligors to evaluate credit risk.
- Perform financial statement reviews and analyse trading and funding profiles.
- Incorporate sustainability considerations and emerging technologies into credit risk assessment.
Payback
Explore credit facility pricing, benefits, and limitations while emphasising responsible and suitable lending practices.
Level 1: Building Credit Knowledge
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Credit Decision Process- Chapter 2: Debt Financing Instruments
- Chapter 3: Operating Environment and Sector Risk
- Chapter 4: Business Profile, Management and Ownership
- Chapter 5: Financial Statements
- Chapter 6: Corporate Financial Statement Analysis
- Chapter 7: Bank Financial Statement Analysis
- Chapter 8: Corporate Business Profile
- Chapter 9: Bank Profitability and Risk
- Chapter 10: Corporate Funding Profile
- Chapter 11: Bank Funding, Liquidity and Capital
- Chapter 12: ESG in Credit
- Chapter 13: Insolvency and Recovery
Level 2: Applying Credit Skills
- Chapter 14: Qualitative Risk Factors
- Chapter 15: Business Profile Analysis
- Chapter 16: Funding and Capital Analysis
- Chapter 17: Comprehensive Financial Analysis: Corporates and Banks
- Chapter 18: Cash Flow Forecasting
- Chapter 19: Critical Thinking and Behavioral Biases
- Chapter 20: Decision Making Principles
- Chapter 21: Effective Decision-Making Framework
- Chapter 22: Trends in New Technologies and their Impact on Credit
The Exams
The GCC consists of two remotely invigilated exams. Whether you opt for classroom training or the self-study option, candidates have access to a bank of practice questions, and mock exams to help prepare for the exam. With remotely invigilated testing, candidates can sit both exams at any time and from anywhere in the world. View the training dates here.
Level 1 Exam
Tests knowledge and understanding of principles of credit analysis- Three-hour exam with 80 multiple-choice questions
Level 2 Exam
- Tests practical application, knowledge, skills and behaviours relating to credit decision-making
- Three-hour exam with 50 multiple choice questions, including 40 case study-based scenarios
Professionals who complete both levels will earn the professional designation ‘MICP’ (Member of the Global Institute of Credit Professionals), demonstrating their expertise and gaining access to exclusive alumni benefits from the Institute.
GCC Syllabus
Overview
Submit your details for a full overview of the programme, including chapter descriptions and learning objectives.
Learning
Options
Live training
Attend immersive training sessions, offered as either a 5-day comprehensive programme or a 2-day intensive revision course for each level. Sessions are available both in-person and virtually.
Self-study
Access the digital learning portal with resources to guide candidates through the syllabus at their own pace. This option accommodates professional and personal commitments.
Pricing Plans
Self-study
USD 1000
Per person, per level
- E-book manuals
- Online learning platform with eLearning, case studies, practice and revision questions
- Mock exams
- Exam fee for a single attempt
- One year’s premium membership for GCC alumni
Intensive
USD 1600
2 days of classroom study per person, per level
- Virtual classroom training, slides and session recording
- E-book manuals
- Online learning platform with eLearning, case studies, practice and revision questions
- Mock exams
- Exam fee for a single attempt
- One year’s premium membership for GCC alumni
Comprehensive
USD 2250
5 days of classroom study per person, per level
- Classroom training, slides and session recording
- E-book manuals
- Online learning platform with eLearning, case studies, practice and revision questions
- Mock exams
- Exam fee for a single attempt
- One year’s premium membership for GCC alumni
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*The price quoted is per person, per level and exclusive of VAT. Where applicable, VAT will be added.