CITFCertificate 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 and 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.

LIBF has collaborated with industry experts to create CITF, which is a Level 3 qualification registered with Ofqual in the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).

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 financether forms of finance
Export credit insurance
Foreign exchange risk management
Digital disruption and innovation

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
Receive a paper certificate when you qualify

Registration fee	£615
	The price includes study materials and exam entry.
Qualification schedule	Register at any time
Modules	One Level 3 unit
Time to complete	This qualification is typically completed in six months
Validity	The qualification is recognised internationally
Study type	Self-study, distance learning
Study material	Study texts are provided online Study texts are included in your registration fee and you will have access to online study texts immediately after payment, which includes a unit syllabus, a specimen paper and a student-led forum. Study texts contain review questions and activities to support your learning.
Assessment type	Two-hour exam with a combination of: Section A: 80 multiple-choice questions Section B: four case studies with five linked multiple-choice questions Once you register you will have 12 months to complete and sit the exam. Your first exam is included in the registration fee. If you need to retake an exam a resit fee will be payable.
Assessment provider	You can book your exam at test centres nationwide or through remote invigilation. Find out how to book your exam
Certificate	Your certificate will be posted to you once you have successfully completed the unit.

Registration
New Registration Fee	£615
Discount for Indian Candidates	£59
Net Registration Fee	£556
Exam Resit Fee	£350
Recertification fee	£200
Register here: https://secure2.libf.ac.uk/PQF/Registration.aspx?qualcode=citf