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.
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 continued professional development (CPD) learning hours or personal development units (PDUs) towards a Certificate for Documentary Credit Specialists (CDCS), Certificate for Specialists in Demand Guarantees (CSDG) and Certificate in Supply Chain Finance (CSCF) recertification
Take your exams at one of the selected Pearson VUE test centres and at a time that suits you
Get your exam results the same day
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
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
Our partners
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
Bankers Association for Finance and Trade (BAFT)
Your qualification at a glance
Assessments
You can take exams at a test centre or at home with remote invigilation.
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
study texts
specimen paper
online access to our student portal MyLIBF
online access to our virtual library KnowledgeBank
Assessments
CITF is assessed through a two-hour objective exam split into two sections:
Section A: 80 multiple-choice questions
Section B: four case studies with five linked multiple-choice questions.
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 informationFees
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.
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 further information
International students registration
Students from Bangladesh, China, Indonesia and South Korea should contact a relevant country contact to register for CITF.
Questions about our professional qualifications?
If you have any questions about our professional qualifications in finance and banking, please contact our customer services team.
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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