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.
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
Fees
£730 for the full qualification
Duration
You'll have 12 months from registration to complete the qualification
Units
CITF is made up of one unit
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 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
Our partners
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
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 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.
We offer bursaries to some students undertaking professional qualifications – find out if you're eligible.
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.
Questions about our professional qualifications?
If you have any questions about our professional qualifications in finance and banking, please contact our customer services team.
Our professional qualification customer services office is open:
Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 6.00pm UK time.
International students registration
Students from Bangladesh, China, Indonesia and South Korea should contact a relevant country contact to register for CITF.
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