Certificate for Specialists in Demand Guarantees (CSDG)
The Certificate for Specialists in Demand Guarantees will develop your understanding of industry rules, legislation and the challenges relating to demand guarantees and standby letters of credit.
After studying CSDG, you will be able to demonstrate a high level of expertise in the complex issues associated with demand guarantee best practice.
The Certificate for Specialists in Demand Guarantees is a Level 4 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.
Qualify in as little as six months#
Study online – anytime, anywhere on any device
Access research tools and industry analysis through KnowledgeBank and Financial World magazine
Demonstrate your expertise with an internationally recognised qualification
Add the professional designation ‘CSDG’ after your name for the three-year validation cycle
Advance your career and promotion prospects
Fees
£695 for the full qualification
Study duration
You'll have 12 months from registration to complete the qualification
Everything is online, so you can study at a pace that suits you
Units
One unit
Your studies will cover
Demand guarantees – including tender, performance and advance payment
Indemnities, suretyships and standby letters of credit and how they compare
Scope of industry rules including URDG 758 and ISP98
Parties involved in demand guarantees and their roles and obligations
Risk issues, including types, control and mitigations
Impact of external factors including governing law and force majeure
Our partners
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
Bankers Association for Finance and Trade (BAFT)
Your qualification at a glance
Assessments
Exams are on-demand.
Your first exam is included in the registration fee for each module.
You'll receive a digital certificate once you have passed.
Regulation
Registered with Ofqual in the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)
Unit information
What study materials do I get?
As part of the registration fee you'll get access to:
a student-led discussion forum
unit syllabus
online study materials
specimen paper
online access to our student portal MyLIBF
online access to our virtual library KnowledgeBank.
Assessments
CSDG is assessed through a 3-hour and 15-minute multiple-choice examination split into two sections:
Section A: 50 multiple-choice questions
Section B: 10 standalone multiple-choice questions, one case study with 6 linked multiple-choice questions and 6 simulation exercises
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.
Exam and assessment informationFees
Registration is open all year round.
You can also call our Student and Customer Services team on +44 (0)1227 818609 or talk to them on live chat.
Corporate bookings
If you are a company and want to register a cohort of students onto CDCS please email trade@libf.ac.uk for further information.
Request more information
International students registration
Students from Bangladesh, China, Indonesia and South Korea should contact a relevant country contact to register for CSDG.
CSDG Registry
The international CSDG Registry contains the names of individuals that hold the CSDG 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.
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Festive closure: our office will be closed from 5:00pm on 24 December 2024, reopening at 8:00am on 2 January 2025 (UK time). We hope you have a wonderful festive season and look forward to supporting you in the new year.
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