Fundamentals of Credit Risk Management

Why study Fundamentals of Credit Risk Management?

This qualification provides a solid grounding in the relevant lending principles and products and covers a variety of lending sectors, including personal lending, corporate lending and microfinance. The technical lending content is underpinned by consideration of effective lending practice, the importance of credit risk and how lending is influenced by regulation and ethics.

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Is the Fundamentals of Credit Risk Management right for me?

The broad introduction on this qualification makes it suitable for a range of individuals:
  • For Financial Services Professionals - This qualification is appropriate for individuals already working in finance and seeking to gain or consolidate their understanding of credit
  • New to credit risk - This qualification is perfect for those just beginning their careers in financial services.
  • Firms looking to increase skills - Firms wishing to increase their staff’s knowledge in credit management could also use this qualification as part of induction materials.

Key features:

  • Prepare for a career in credit or lending - this qualification provides an overview of the sector and will help kick start your career
  • Available to all - there are no entry requirements and the exam is open to all levels
  • Globally-recognised qualification - awarded by the CBI, delivered in partnership with the CISI
  • A fast and affordable recognition - requiring only 100 study hours, the qualification can be achieved in a short time frame and successful completion will demonstrate knowledge and commitment to professionalism
  • Access to higher level qualifications - 15 CBI credits can be obtained on successful completion. Candidates can build on this qualification and progress to high level qualifications
  • Free CISI Student membership - become associated with a globally recognised Chartered professional body. Join over 47,000 members globally and take advantage
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Self-study

You can choose to self-study for the exam using the pdf workbook and elearning practice questions (Revision Express). A workbook is required to be purchased when booking the exam. This is to ensure there is one standard workbook from which all exam candidates can prepare.

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You can choose to complete formal training for our exams with a CISI Accredited Training Partner (ATP).

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Post Qualification and Membership Opportunities

Both the CISI and the CBI offer a range of qualifications and membership opportunities to suit those aspiring to work in the sector, right through to the most experienced professionals.

After successfully completing this qualification, you are eligible to join the CISI at Affiliate level. As a member of the Institute, you will enjoy the recognition of being a professional in a world of increasing competition. The extensive continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities available through the CISI’s suite of membership benefits ensures financial services practitioners can maintain competence and meet the requirements of firms and the regulator. 

CISI membership enables you to develop your career, increase your competence and maintain the highest standards of professional integrity. Our programme of free professional benefits assists you to keep up to date with the financial services sector.

To further your theoretical and practical knowledge higher level CISI qualifications can be taken. Visit cisi.org/qualifications for your next steps or for other CBI qualifications please see charteredbanker.com.