Trade and transaction banking Certificate in Supply Chain Finance (CSCF)

CSCF is a practical analysis of supply chain finance in the broader term, in line with the standard definition of SCF provided by the Global Supply Chain Finance Forum (GSCFF).

You will learn how to identify funding gaps as a result of trade cycle analysis and how to understand your clients’ needs. In addition, you will develop your skills in structuring and implementing SCF solutions.

Understanding the client’s underlying trade cycle, and being able to identify the appropriate financing and risk mitigation solutions is essential to be able to meet your clients’ needs and expectations.

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

Supported by

• Global Supply Chain Finance Forum (GSCFF)

• International Trade and Forfaiting Association (ITFA)

• UK Finance

As part of the registration fee you'll get access to:

• a student-led discussion forum

• unit syllabus

• student handbook

• specimen paper

• online study texts

• study planner

• online access to our student portal MyLIBF

• online access to our virtual library KnowledgeBank.

The core text for CSCF has been prepared by John Bugeja and Lionel Taylor of Trade Advisory Network; renowned specialists in the field of supply chain finance.

CSCF is assessed through a single 2 hour 30-minute objective exam, split into two sections.

• 60 multiple choice questions (a total of 60 marks available for section A)

• Five multiple choice questions and five multi-response questions (worth one mark each); followed by three case studies comprising a combination of questions requiring you to evaluate a scenario, including questions requiring you to pair statements from a selection of options, 10 marks will available for each case study (a total of 40 marks available for section B).

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.

Registration is open all year round.

You can register by clicking 'register now' button below or by calling our Customer Services team on +44 (0)1227 818609.

Students from Bangladesh, China, Indonesia and South Korea should contact a relevant country contact to register for CSCF.

The international CSCF Registry contains the names of individuals that hold the CSCF designation.

It may take up to 30 days for an individual’s details to appear after receiving their results. If an individual has not passed, their details will not be in the registry. If they don’t successfully recertify after three years, their names are removed from the registry.

If you have any queries, please email customerservices@libf.ac.uk or in case of issues registering online please call our Student and Customer Services on +01227 913218 (9.30am - 5.30pm GMT). Please have your card ready for payment.

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