Certificate in International Trade and Finance (CITF)

CITF is aimed at all professionals who are looking to develop their knowledge of trade finance.

This certification will give you a detailed understanding of the products, documents, trade terms, roles and responsibilities that underpin trade finance. It will also teach you how to apply this knowledge to real situations.

Key information

CITF is for professionals eager to expand their trade finance knowledge
Enhance your career prospects in trade finance
Take your exam in person or online with same-day results
Earn 36 CPD hours towards your trade finance recertification

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Fees

£730 for the full qualification

Duration

You'll have 12 months from registration to complete the qualification.

Units

CITF is made up of two ten-credit units

Regulation

Registered with Ofqual in the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)

Assessment

Take your exam at a test centre, or at home with remote invigilation

What your studies will cover

The international trade environment
Parties involved in international trade and finance and their roles
Documents used in international trade and the Incoterms 2020
Contracts
Trade-based financial crime compliance
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

About the qualification

Ideal for all trade professionals and relationship managers, CITF will give you a comprehensive overview of all aspects of trade finance. It will help you demonstrate your expertise and increase your career potential.

We collaborated with industry experts to create CITF, which is a Level 3 qualification registered with Ofqual in the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).

While studying with us, you’ll become a Member of LIBF (MLIBF), receiving benefits including careers support and access to professional networking events.

Benefits for you

Use the CITF designation after your name when you have completed the qualification
Earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) learning hours towards recertification of the Certificate for Documentary Credit Specialists (CDCS), the Certificate for Specialists in Demand Guarantees (CSDG), the Certificate in Supply Chain Finance (CSCF), and the Certificate in International Trade Risk (CITR).
Take your exams at one of the selected Pearson VUE test centres at a time that suits you, or through remote invigilation.
Get your exam results the same day

Our partners

Endorsed by

International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)

Supported by

Bankers Association for Finance and Trade (BAFT)

Unit information

Studying

What study materials do I get?

Included in your course fee, you’ll get access to:

a student-led discussion forum
unit syllabus
study texts
specimen paper
online study texts
online access to our student portal MyLIBF
online access to our virtual library KnowledgeBank

Assessments

CITF is assessed through a unitised two-hour examination, with each unit consisting of 30 multiple-choice questions (30 marks) and 2 case studies with 5 linked multiple-choice questions (10 marks). The pass mark for each unit is 70%.

A student who fails one unit out of the two will only need to resit their failed unit.

Your first exam is included in the registration fee. If you need to retake an exam a resit fee will be payable.

You can choose when to take your exam and pick from test centres nationwide or through remote invigilation.

Exam and assessment information