Affiliate Professional Qualifications
BAFT partners with affiliate organizations to provide world-class online training for the transaction banking community. BAFT members may find a carefully curated list of trade, payments, compliance, and regulatory courses offered by our partners including the ICC Academy, LIBF, and the SWIFT Institute.
Certificate for Documentary Credit Specialists
CDCS
CDCS is a professional qualification recognized as a benchmark of competence for international trade practitioners. It enables documentary credit practitioners to demonstrate practical knowledge and understanding of the complex issues associated with documentary credit practice.
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CDTS
CDTS is designed to give you a complete, end-to-end picture of what is needed to digitize your trade and supply chain processes. Learn the various supply chain component parts applicable in trade, the standards relating to each component part, and how these can reduce friction in integration.
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CertPay
CertPAY enables professionals working in the global payments industry to attain an internationally recognized qualification. It provides you a comprehensive understanding of payments, from terminology to the mechanics of moving money across the globe, as well as compliance, risk, regulation, and strategy.
Learn MoreCertificate in International Trade & Finance
CITF
CITF enhances your knowledge of the products, documents, trade terms, roles and responsibilities that underpin international trade and finance. The CITF qualification also helps you learn and develop a basic understanding and knowledge of fraud prevention and risk in trade finance.
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CSCF
CSCF is designed for finance professionals who want to build their knowledge and understanding of the techniques for financing international supply chains. Identify funding gaps as a result of trade cycle analysis, understand clients’ needs and develop your skills in structuring and implementing SCF solutions.
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CSDG
CSDG will develop your understanding in the use of guarantees, industry rules, legislation and the challenges relating to demand guarantees and standby credits. Demonstrate a high level of expertise and understanding of complex issues associated with demand guarantee best practice.
Learn MoreCertificate in Trade Finance Compliance
CTFC
CTFC gives you the technical knowledge to succeed in trade finance compliance and the ability to apply expertise in a professional setting. It is a valuable benchmark for trade finance operations staff, relationship managers, bank audit and compliance staff, and risk managers.
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CTFP
CTFP will enhance your credibility with clients and give them the trust and comfort that you can do your job effectively. Qualify yourself for senior trade finance positions at leading banks and financial institutions where the CTFP is often a pre-requisite for the job.
Learn MoreGlobal Trade Certificate
GTC
GTC is a front and middle office focused certification and introductory-level program, providing a solid knowledge on trade finance products. It is an ideal foundational program for professionals wanting to build an understanding of the nuts and bolts of global trade finance.
Learn MoreIncoterms® 2020 Certificate
INCO
INCO provides a comprehensive working knowledge of the ICC’s globally recognized commercial trade terms, which offer specific guidance for those participating in the import and export of global trade. Learn how to avoid costly misunderstandings by clarifying the tasks, costs and risks involved in the delivery of goods.
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