Certificate for Specialists in Demand Guarantees (CSDG)
Specialist, exam-aligned training for professionals who draft, issue, manage, examine, or handle claims under demand guarantees and counter-guarantees using URDG 758 and international standard practice.
Answer: The Certificate for Specialists in Demand Guarantees (CSDG) is an accredited professional qualification focused on the practical and legal application of
URDG 758 demand guarantees. It builds specialist capability to draft guarantees, manage amendments, examine claims for compliance, make payment decisions, and handle dispute-related reasoning.
EduDelphi’s CSDG training provides 50 hours of structured, exam-aligned preparation through rule interpretation, scenario practice, and lifecycle workflow training.
- Designed for professionals who require specialist competence in demand guarantees, not general trade finance awareness.
- Practical workflow coverage: drafting → issuance → amendment → claim presentation → examination → payment → expiry/termination.
- Formal, exam-aligned preparation with rule-based reasoning and applied case practice.
Why CSDG Matters for Demand Guarantee Professionals
Demand guarantees operate on a pay-on-demand principle and carry a distinct risk profile. Specialist competence is required because payment decisions are driven by
documentary compliance and rule-based interpretation rather than underlying contract disputes. CSDG prepares you to manage guarantees with consistency, clarity, and defensible reasoning.
High-stakes risk control
- Reduce exposure from drafting ambiguity and inconsistent wording.
- Strengthen decision discipline when examining claims and discrepancies.
- Improve defensibility in escalations and dispute scenarios.
Operational workflow mastery
- Follow a structured lifecycle workflow across issuance, amendments, claims, and expiry.
- Apply consistent examination standards and documentation practices.
- Increase speed without sacrificing compliance and accuracy.
Professional recognition
- Signal specialist capability in demand guarantees and counter-guarantees.
- Support career growth in guarantee operations, trade finance, legal, and risk roles.
- Build confidence handling complex cross-border guarantee transactions.
CSDG Course Overview
The CSDG programme is designed for professionals who require deep technical and practical mastery of demand guarantees under URDG 758.
Training blends rule interpretation with applied workflow practice and exam-ready reasoning across drafting, issuance, amendments, claims, examination, payment, and dispute-related context.
What you will be able to do
- Interpret URDG 758 articles with precision and practical intent.
- Draft and review demand guarantees using compliant structure and language.
- Examine demand claims and determine compliance using consistent standards.
- Manage amendments, expiry, termination, and reduction events.
- Apply rule-based reasoning to dispute scenarios and contested claims.
- Differentiate demand guarantees from standby practices through structured comparison.
This is a specialist qualification. The course focuses on rule-driven application and operational decision quality rather than general trade finance concepts.
Who this is for
This certification is suitable for professionals who work directly with demand guarantees or support guarantee transactions and decisions.
- Guarantee and trade operations teams
- Trade finance sales and relationship support
- Legal and compliance professionals handling guarantee wording and disputes
- Risk, controls, and internal audit functions
- Corporate treasury and project finance teams working with guarantees
Practical Application in CSDG Training
CSDG training is structured to build applied competence. You work through scenarios across drafting, issuance, amendment handling, claim presentation, examination, payment decisions, and expiry/termination events.
This supports both real-world performance and formal assessment readiness.
Drafting and issuance discipline
Build confidence drafting guarantees under URDG structure and reviewing wording for clarity, scope, and operational feasibility.
- Drafting structure and key clauses commonly required in practice.
- Issuance workflow and operational checkpoints.
- Amendment logic and managing changes over the guarantee lifecycle.
Claims, examination, and payment decisions
Practice claim presentation review and compliance examination to support consistent and defensible payment decisions.
- Presenting compliant demand claims and common discrepancy patterns.
- Examination standards and compliance determination.
- Payment decision workflow aligned to URDG rules and practice expectations.
Assessment readiness
Rule interpretation drills, applied scenarios, and structured exam-style practice are embedded throughout the programme to strengthen accuracy, speed, and reasoning.
CSDG Syllabus (URDG 758) — Official Structure
The syllabus below is presented in the official chapter structure. Training includes structured teaching, rule commentary, applied workflows, and international practice standards aligned to the CSDG assessment.
- Introduction to demand guarantees
- Demand guarantees and counter-guarantees in a nutshell
- The development and purpose of URDG 758
- A brief history of revisions to the URDG rules
- Comparing URDG 758 with its predecessor URDG 458
- What the URDG rules cover
- Conditions under which URDG apply to a demand guarantee
- How the URDG are applied in practice
- Interaction of URDG with governing law
- Advantages of applying URDG
- Scope and limits (“what’s in – what’s out”)
- Additional questions on scope and application
- Drafting guarantees under URDG
- Issuing demand guarantees
- Changing or amending guarantee terms
- Presenting compliant demand claims
- Examining presentations for compliance
- Making payments on guarantees
- Termination and expiry of guarantees
- Relationship between guarantor and instructing party
- Article-by-article commentary on URDG 758
- Overview of International Standby Practices (ISP 98) for comparison
- URDG rules in various international languages
- Relationship between URDG and other rules (e.g., UCP600/ISP98)
- URDG and United Nations conventions (e.g., UNCITRAL, etc.)
- Using URDG as a model for national laws
- URDG referenced in standard guarantee forms and practices
- Application of URDG in courts and dispute proceedings
- Definitions for terms in URDG and additional key words
- Drafting considerations & expiry terms
- Practical operating standards on examination and claims
- Best practices across the guarantee lifecycle
How the CSDG Assessment Works
The CSDG qualification is assessed through a formal examination designed to test both technical knowledge of URDG rules and practical application through scenario-based reasoning.
Training prepares you for rule interpretation, applied workflow decisions, and exam-style judgement.
Assessment focus
- Rule interpretation and structured reasoning
- Application through practical guarantee and claims scenarios
- Workflow competence across drafting, claims, examination, and expiry/termination
EduDelphi provides exam-aligned preparation. Certification is awarded by the official accredited examining body upon successful completion of the assessment.
Professional value
CSDG signals specialist competence in a high-risk, high-value instrument used across banking, corporate trade, and project contexts.
- Stronger drafting and review capability
- More consistent examination and decision discipline
- Improved defensibility in escalations and disputes
- Career growth support in guarantees and trade roles
Meet Your CSDG Trainer
CSDG-Certified Trade Finance Trainer
Demand guarantees • URDG 758 • International guarantee practice
CSDG: Frequently Asked Questions
Concise, AEO-friendly answers for professionals evaluating the CSDG certification and demand guarantee specialisation.
CSDG is an accredited specialist qualification focused on demand guarantees under URDG 758, covering drafting, issuance, amendments, claim examination, payment decisions, expiry/termination, and dispute-related application.
CSDG is suited to guarantee operations teams, trade finance professionals, legal and compliance roles, risk and controls functions, project finance teams, and corporate treasury professionals working with guarantees or counter-guarantees.
Yes. Demand guarantees are used across banks, corporates, project environments, and legal workflows. CSDG builds rule-driven competence that applies across sectors where guarantees are drafted, issued, or claimed.
CSDG is instrument-specific and advanced. It focuses on demand guarantees and counter-guarantees under URDG 758, with detailed rule interpretation, lifecycle workflow practice, and compliance examination discipline.
Yes. Counter-guarantees are covered as part of the operational and risk structure across issuance, instructions, and guarantor–instructing party relationships.
Yes. Examining demand claims for compliance is a core component, including identifying discrepancies, applying examination standards, and producing defensible decisions.
EduDelphi delivers 50 hours of structured, exam-aligned training designed for specialist competence and assessment readiness.
The programme is delivered live online for global learners. The format supports structured learning, guided practice, and consistent exam readiness.
Yes. The syllabus includes application of URDG in courts and dispute proceedings, helping you understand how rule interpretation can be tested during contested claims.
Yes. The course includes an overview of International Standby Practices (ISP98) for comparison to strengthen instrument understanding and practical differentiation.
Certification is awarded by the official accredited examining body upon successful completion of the formal assessment. EduDelphi provides exam-aligned training and preparation support.
Prior exposure to guarantees or trade operations is recommended, as this is a specialist-level qualification focused on detailed rules and applied decision-making.
CSDG strengthens drafting discipline, examination consistency, documentation quality, and defensible decision logic—reducing risk from ambiguity, inconsistent handling, and avoidable disputes.
Yes. Demand guarantees are commonly used in project and infrastructure contracts. The course builds lifecycle competence that supports drafting, claims handling, and dispute readiness.
Yes. CSDG signals specialist competence in a high-value instrument and supports progression in guarantee operations, trade finance, legal, compliance, and risk roles.
CSDG is structured and externally assessed. Training is rule-based, benchmarked to an accredited standard, and focused on consistent application across scenarios and jurisdictions.
Yes. The programme includes International Standard Demand Guarantee Practice (ISDGP) topics such as definitions, drafting and expiry considerations, and practical operating standards on examination and claims.
CSDG is a strong fit if you draft, issue, manage, examine, or support demand guarantees or counter-guarantees—or if you want to specialise in guarantee operations and claims handling under URDG 758.
