Live Online CITF Training for International Trade Finance Professionals
Prepare for the Certificate in International Trade and Finance (CITF) with live online teaching, recordings, 1,500+ practice and revision resources, mock assessments, practical trade-finance cases and an AI-supported LMS. EduDelphi provides independent CITF exam preparation for banking, transaction-banking, trade-operations, treasury, import-export and related professionals worldwide. Walbrook Institute London / LIBF separately controls official registration, assessments, results and the CITF qualification award.
Official CITF route: Level 3 · 2 units · 2 × 1-hour assessments · 70% pass mark · remote assessment · 12-month completion period.
- Live guided learning, recordings and self-paced reinforcement for working professionals.
- Practice across trade products, payments, documents, risk and transaction decisions.
- Clear guidance on the separate official CITF qualification process and costs.
CITF is a practical foundation in international trade and trade finance
CITF stands for Certificate in International Trade and Finance. It is a Level 3 professional qualification for people who need a clearer working understanding of cross-border trade, products, documentation, risk and finance.
| Qualification | Certificate in International Trade and Finance (CITF) |
|---|---|
| Official route | Walbrook Institute London / LIBF professional qualifications |
| Level | Level 3 on the Regulated Qualifications Framework |
| Official structure | Two mandatory units: International Trade Parties and Settlement Methods (ITPS) and International Trade Financing and Documentation (ITFD) |
| EduDelphi delivery | Live online, recordings, AI-powered LMS, self-paced reinforcement and corporate routes |
| Typical preparation | 8–12 weeks, depending on study time, experience and preferred delivery route |
Who Awards CITF? LIBF, Walbrook, ICC and BAFT Explained
CITF
The Certificate in International Trade and Finance gives professionals a structured foundation in trade flows, instruments, finance, risk and international practice.
Walbrook / LIBF
Walbrook Institute London provides the official professional-qualification route, including registration, assessment, results and certification.
ICC and BAFT
The official qualification is endorsed by the International Chamber of Commerce and supported by BAFT, reinforcing its industry context.
Professional recognition and continuing-development value
Use CITF after your name
After completing the official qualification, Walbrook states that learners can use the CITF designation.
LIBF membership while studying
Walbrook states that CITF learners become Members of LIBF (MLIBF) while studying, with access to the applicable membership benefits.
36 CPD hours
Walbrook states that CITF earns 36 CPD hours toward eligible trade-finance recertification, including CDCS, CSDG, CSCF and CITR.
Who Should Take CITF? A Broader Foundation for Trade-Finance Professionals
This route is designed for professionals who need to understand how international trade, finance, documentation and risk connect in the real world. It can also suit professionals moving into trade finance who need a structured foundation; it is not limited to existing documentary-credit specialists.
What is included in the EduDelphi online CITF course?
The course is designed to give working professionals a credible preparation structure, tangible revision assets and practical discussion rather than a passive video library.
Structured online teaching
Instructor-led sessions that connect international trade concepts to transactions, questions and work situations.
1,500+ revision resources
Practice questions, mock exams, case exercises and answer debriefs to reveal where further work is needed.
Study support that stays organised
Recordings, concise notes, explainer PDFs, mind maps, infographics, podcasts and question-answer support.
Cases that connect products and risk
Work through trade flows, payment choices, documentation, financing structures and transaction risks in context.
Keep moving around a working role
Live batches, recordings and self-paced reinforcement support a study plan around changing schedules.
EduDelphi course certificate
Receive an EduDelphi course-completion certificate alongside clear guidance on the separate official CITF route.
CITF Syllabus: International Trade, Payments, Finance and Risk
The official qualification has two mandatory units. EduDelphi preparation follows that structure while clearly separating official assessment content from our own teaching, mock and revision support.
Unit 1: International Trade Parties and Settlement Methods (ITPS)
- International trade environment, transaction participants and the roles of banks, importers, exporters and other parties.
- Contracts, settlement methods, foreign-exchange risk and international trade rules.
- Sanctions, corruption, money laundering, fraud and trade-related compliance context.
Unit 2: International Trade Financing and Documentation (ITFD)
- Trade documents and their use in international trade transactions.
- Trade-finance methods and structures, documentary collections and documentary credits.
- Guarantees and standby letters of credit, supply-chain finance, export credit insurance and other financing approaches.
- Digitisation, big data and cybersecurity considerations in international trade.
EduDelphi Applied CITF Learning and Exam Preparation
- Practical cases, scenario discussions, mock assessments and working-capital decisions.
- Question debriefs, revision planning, weak-area repair and preparation around live employer or team contexts.
- Clear separation between current official content and EduDelphi teaching methodology.
Example: choosing the right payment structure for a new overseas buyer
A seller has won a first order from an overseas buyer. The buyer prefers open-account terms, while the seller is concerned about payment confidence, documentary requirements and the time between shipment and cash collection.
In class, learners compare payment choices, identify the document and counterparty questions that matter, and explain the trade-off between commercial competitiveness, risk and working capital. The aim is practical judgement, not simply memorising product definitions.
Trade-finance thinking you can apply at work
- Recognise the parties, transaction risks and information gaps.
- Compare open account, collections and documentary-credit approaches.
- Connect payment terms to documents, cash flow and control needs.
- Explain a decision without treating one product as the only answer.
CITF Exam Format 2026: Questions, Case Studies, Pass Mark and Online Assessment
The official CITF assessment is separate from EduDelphi preparation. Walbrook/LIBF currently makes registration available throughout the year and provides remote invigilation, with no advance assessment booking required. Official CITF assessment information checked 18 August 2026. Always confirm live requirements with Walbrook before registration.
| Official assessment detail | Current published reference |
|---|---|
| Qualification structure | Two mandatory units: ITPS and ITFD. |
| ITPS assessment | One hour: 30 multiple-choice questions and two case studies with five linked multiple-choice questions each. |
| ITFD assessment | One hour: 30 multiple-choice questions and two case studies with five linked multiple-choice questions each. |
| Pass mark | 70% in each unit. Candidates only need to retake a unit they do not pass. |
| Assessment scheduling | No advance assessment booking currently required; official access is through the Brightspace route. |
| Assessment delivery | Remote online assessment from home under the official process, with same-day results currently stated by Walbrook. |
| Completion period | 12 months from registration to complete both units. |
| Official qualification fee | £750 current full-qualification reference. Confirm the current total, taxes, package and payment terms directly with Walbrook/LIBF before purchase. |
| Official resit reference | £175 per failed-unit resit, according to the current published fee reference. |
Build a CITF study plan around your role and target
An 8–12 week route is commonly suitable for learners who can protect regular study time alongside work. The exact pacing should reflect your prior trade-finance exposure, target timing and preference for live or recording-led learning.
- Live online: structured sessions, question answers and peer discussion.
- Recorded and self-paced reinforcement: return to key concepts without losing the study plan.
- One-to-one support: available where a personalised route is the right fit.
- Corporate training: private cohorts for teams that need a shared baseline across roles and locations.
CITF Course Fees: EduDelphi Training and Official Walbrook/LIBF Costs
The training and qualification are separate purchases. We keep this distinction visible so you can plan the route confidently.
Shared on request
Training fees vary by live cohort, self-paced reinforcement, one-to-one support and customised corporate delivery. Ask for current inclusions and the batch that fits your time zone.
£750 reference
Current Walbrook reference including official study materials and first assessment entry for both units. Verify the final payable amount, taxes and applicable conditions directly before payment.
£175 per unit
Current published reference for a failed-unit resit. Official requirements and pricing can change, so use the live official route when deciding.
Use CITF to connect trade, payments, finance and risk more confidently
CITF can support professionals whose next step requires broader understanding across a trade transaction rather than deep specialism in one instrument.
CITF vs CDCS vs CSDG vs CITR: Which Trade Finance Qualification Fits Your Role?
| Route | Primary focus | Best fit when |
|---|---|---|
| CITF | Broad international trade, products, payments, finance and risk. | You need a structured foundation across how trade transactions work before choosing a deeper specialism. |
| CDCS | Documentary credits, letters of credit, document examination and discrepancies. | Your role centres on LC operations, document checking or specialist documentary-credit decisions. |
| CSDG | Demand guarantees, standby instruments, claims and counter-guarantees. | Guarantees and rule-based guarantee practice are central to your responsibilities. |
| CITR | International trade risk, transaction controls and risk-management practice. | Trade risk is the specialist responsibility you want to build next. |
Corporate CITF and Trade Finance Training for Banks and Global Teams
A private cohort can be designed as a qualification-preparation route, a wider trade-finance capability programme, or a practical blend of both. The aim is to give teams a shared language around trade flows, settlement, documentation, risk and client conversations while keeping the business context intact.
Build product and risk confidence
Trade flows, settlement structures, documentation, client conversations, risk and product knowledge.
Connect trade to cash and exposure
Payment structures, working capital, FX exposure, cross-border commercial risk and finance decisions.
Strengthen process coordination
Trade documents, Incoterms, payment processes, stakeholder coordination and operational risk.
Selected corporate training relationships
For a corporate proposal, share your company, country, learner count, roles, preferred start period, time zones, delivery preference and whether the priority is CITF qualification preparation or broader trade-finance capability.
Common CITF Course and Qualification Questions
What does CITF stand for?
Who awards the CITF qualification?
What are the CITF units?
How long are the CITF assessments?
What is the CITF pass mark?
Can I take the CITF assessment online?
When can I register for CITF?
How much does CITF cost?
Does the CITF course include an official CITF qualification?
How long does EduDelphi CITF preparation take?
What is included in EduDelphi CITF training?
Are there formal CITF education or experience prerequisites?
What official study materials are included in the £750 CITF fee?
Do I need EduDelphi training to take CITF?
Can CITF contribute CPD toward other trade-finance credentials?
Are CITF registration arrangements the same in every country?
How is CITF different from CDCS?
Can companies arrange corporate CITF training?
Get CITF Fees, Syllabus and a Global Batch Recommendation
Share your country, trade-finance background, preferred learning mode and target timeline. We will send the current EduDelphi course options, inclusions, syllabus, global batch guidance and a clear explanation of separate official costs.
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