Certificate in International Trade and Finance (CITF)

CITF Certification Benefits

In order to successfully carry out business in the international trade environment, it is important to gain a complete understanding of this industry, the different parties involved in international trade transactions as well as the different processes involved with each type of international trade product. The Certificate in International Trade and Finance helps you achieve this and much more.

This international trade and finance certificate issued by the London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF) also increases your knowledge of the risks associated with foreign exchanges and trade-based financial crime as well as how to combat these with related technologies, insurance, and other means.

Understanding the international trade environment
Parties involved in international trade and finance and their roles and responsibilities.
The different documents used in international trade and the rules of Incoterms 2020
Understanding international trade contracts.
Trade-based financial crime compliance rules and regulations
Methods of settlement
Documentary collections
Documentary credits
Guarantees and standby letters of credit.
Principles of supply chain finance
Other forms of finance
Export credit insurance
Foreign exchange risk management
Digital disruption and innovation

CITF Certification Learning Outcomes:

Understand the key principles of international trade and the roles and responsibilities of all the parties involved in international trade transactions.
Understand and interpret the different methods of settlement for trade finance contracts and the rules that govern international trade.
Understand and interpret the different methods of financing international trade.
Understand the purpose and different types of documents used in international trade.
Understand the impact of digitization on international trade and finance.