Course Details

CDCS is the international standard qualification for documentary credit specialists. It is a professional certification that enables documentary credit practitioners to demonstrate specialist knowledge and application of skills required for competent practice.

The course details are as follows:

• Documentary credit - an overview
• The sales agreement
• Documentary credits - types and uses
• Parties to documentary credit transactions - roles and responsibilities
• Issuance and amendments
• Transport and other documents  
• Presentation, examination and settlement
• Bank-to-bank reimbursements under documentary credits
• Related products and Risk issues

CDCS was developed in partnership by the ifs School of Finance and the International Financial Services Association (IFSA). It is endorsed by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).