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BFSI-008 Banking, Financial Services and Insurance
PROGRAMME BROCHURE

Trade Finance

An applied five-day programme focused specifically on Trade Finance.

Duration 5 days
Level Professional
Programme BFSI-008
KAIZEN EUROPEAN ACADEMY Executive & Professional Development www.kaizeneurope.academy
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Programme Overview

This five-day Kaizen European Academy programme is dedicated specifically to Trade Finance. It develops practical capability in Trade Finance through structured explanation, applied tools, realistic scenarios and guided workshops. Participants move from core concepts to hands-on application, performance control and an implementation plan that can be transferred directly to their workplace.

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Learning Objectives

Explain the essential concepts, terminology and professional context of Trade Finance.
Apply the principal methods and tools used in Trade Finance.
Analyse realistic situations and make evidence-based decisions related to Trade Finance.
Evaluate performance, risk and control requirements in Trade Finance.
Develop a practical implementation or improvement plan for Trade Finance.

Who Should Attend

Professionals, specialists, supervisors and managers whose responsibilities involve trade finance or who need to build practical capability in this area.

Programme Methodology

Instructor-led explanation, facilitated discussion, subject-specific case studies, practical templates, individual and group exercises, simulations or technical scenarios where appropriate, peer review and a final implementation workshop.

Learning Outcomes

Explain the essential concepts, terminology and professional context of Trade Finance. Apply the principal methods and tools used in Trade Finance. Analyse realistic situations and make evidence-based decisions related to Trade Finance. Evaluate performance, risk and control requirements in Trade Finance. Develop a practical implementation or improvement plan for Trade Finance.

Prerequisites

No formal prerequisite is required. Relevant professional experience is helpful; technical courses may assume basic familiarity with the operating environment.

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Course Outline

Day01

Trade Finance: Foundations and Operating Context

  • Scope, terminology and professional context of Trade Finance
  • Current practices and emerging trends in Trade Finance
  • Roles, responsibilities and stakeholder expectations in Trade Finance
  • Diagnostic assessment of current Trade Finance practices
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Core Methods and Tools for Trade Finance

  • International trade lifecycle
  • Letters of credit
  • Documentary collections
  • Open account
Day03

Applied Practice in Trade Finance

  • Bank guarantees
  • Standby letters of credit
  • UCP concepts
  • Trade documents
Day04

Performance, Risk and Control in Trade Finance

  • Document examination
  • Discrepancies
  • Trade-finance risk
  • Country risk
Day05

Trade Finance: Integrated Workshop and Implementation

  • Sanctions and AML
  • Fraud risk
  • Pricing and fees
  • Supply-chain finance
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What You Will Receive

Programme learning materials
Practical resources and templates where applicable
Kaizen completion certificate
Participant support throughout the learning week
Kaizen European Academy

Executive & Professional Development across selected European destinations.

CONTACT & INFORMATION

Website: www.kaizeneurope.academy
Contact: www.kaizeneurope.academy/#contact