Certificate Practitioner in UCP 600 and ISBP 821 (CUCP)
The Certificate of Practitioner in UCP 600 and ISBP 821 (CUCP) is a practical, case-based learning on the universally accepted rules for documentary credits – straight from the organization that created them.
Developed by the ICC, the global authority behind UCP and ISBP rules, this course will teach you not just what the latest rules say, but how to apply them effectively in a diverse range of documentary credit transactions. Trade finance officers and operations teams will learn how to reduce document errors, enhance compliance, and improve operational efficiency through detailed case-based simulations and expert guidance from a seasoned trade finance professional.
About the Qualification
According to the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the global authority behind UCP and ISBP rules, 70% of first presentations under LCs are discrepant. This course will teach you not just what the latest rules say, but how to apply them effectively in a diverse range of documentary credit transactions. Trade finance officers and operations teams will learn how to reduce document errors, enhance compliance, and improve operational efficiency through detailed case-based simulations that reflect real and current transaction challenges.
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Why Take the CUCP?
- 70% of first presentations under LCs are discrepant due to insufficient practical training
- Meet evolving compliance demands with ISBP 821 updates and digital trade standards
- Learn straight from the ICC, the organization that publishes UCP 600 and ISBP 821
Who is the CUCP for?
- Trade finance officers - Trade finance officers and document checkers with limited structured and practical training in ICC rules, confused by rejection risks and struggling with inconsistent guidance.
- Trade finance leaders - Team leaders in trade operations teams where LC discrepancies remain a major operational challenge. Struggling to onboard new staff with little to no grounding in ICC rules and meet evolving compliance needs.
- Export managers - Export specialists in manufacturing, FMCG and agribusiness who handle LC backed transactions but are frustrated with document rejections and have a limited understanding of how banks apply the rules.
- Freight forwarders - Operations staff at freight and logistics organizations or shipping agencies that are involved in preparing documents under LCs. Need to reduce client-side issues and align with ICC standards and banking expectations.
Studying
The course includes 10-12 hours of online learning spread over 8 modules.
You will have 6 months access:
- Module 1: The trade finance officer's role in documentary credits
- Module 2: Negotiating trade terms
- Module 3: Issuing credits and making amendments
- Module 4: The role of advising and confirming banks
- Module 5: Examining and honoring documents
- Module 6: Dealing with discrepancies
- Module 7: Transitioning from UCP 600 to eUCP
- Module 8: Recap and final commentary
Register
Fees
This includes access to all 8 lessons in addition to the assessment examination.
- Course only – US$299
- eBook Bundle (includes UCP 600 & ISBP 821 eBooks) – US$329
- Certification Bundle (includes eBooks & ICC certifying UCP exam) – US$399
*Link will redirect you to the ICC Academy to complete registration & payment. Use the provided Coupon Code to get your 5% discount!
