Certified Documentary Credits Expert (CDCE)

Achieve the highest level of ICC-certified competence in documentary credits

  • US$1099

  • 12 months access

  • 60+ hours of online learning

  • Includes four 3-hour live workshops

  • Digital copies of UCP 600 & ISBP 821

  • 2-hour online exam including case-study questions

Take the next step in your documentary credits learning pathway

The Certified Documentary Credits Expert (CDCE) certification is designed to give you the expert-level skills necessary to analyse and provide solutions to the most complex aspects of a documentary credit transaction. It is structured in a way that will help you overcome challenging, real-world operational scenarios.

The CDCE is taught in a hybrid format that combines self-paced lessons with live, online workshops run by an ICC-approved instructor for a total of more than 60 hours of learning. 

To register for the CDCE you will need to have a minimum of 5 years' experience of managing documentary credits or have already completed a relevant qualification such as the CTFP or LIBF's CDCS qualification.

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What is the difference between CDCS and CDCE?

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Level of learning

The CDCE is the next step for trade finance professionals who already have a good understanding of documentary credits (DC) and are ready to tackle the most complex, operational challenges of a DC transaction

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Enrolment criteria

To register for the CDCE you must meet at least one of the criteria below:

  • Be a CDCS or CTFP graduate
  • Have 5 years DC experience
  • Be nominated by your employer or ICC National Committee
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Learning format

The CDCE is taught in a hybrid format that combines self-paced online lessons with live, online workshops. The instructor led workshops focus on complex, real-world case studies to ensure you can apply and analyse concepts at an expert level

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Content

The CDCE curriculum focuses exclusively on documentary credits and does not cover standby letters of credit. It also covers essential ICC rules that govern DCs such as UCP 600 and ISBP 821 in more depth than the CDCS

Certificate curriculum

The CDCE is split over four online lessons and 4 live, online workshops, with each workshop dedicated to covering what you have learned in the corresponding lesson. E.g. Workshop 1 will cover Lesson 1 and so on.

You will have 12 months to complete all lessons and workshops and pass the final exam. Each learner will get a minimum of 2 opportunities to attend each of the 4 workshops during that period.

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Why take the CDCE?

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Expert-level skills

Gain the expert-level skills necessary to analyse and provide solutions to the most complex and challenging aspects of a documentary credit transaction, including disputes and conflicts among the parties. The CDCE represents the highest level of ICC-certified competence in this field.

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Who is the CDCE for?

The CDCE is an expert-level certification designed for senior trade finance and treasury professionals who have extensive experience managing documentary credits. To register for the CDCE you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:

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Minimum experience

Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a trade finance or treasury role, with extensive experience of managing documentary credits

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Related qualification

Have completed a related certification such as the ICC Academy's CTFP or LIBF's CDCS programmes, or have completed our Advanced Documentary Credits course.

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Recommendation

Have a letter of recommendation from your employer or local ICC National Committee

Course author

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Miguel Angel Bustamante

Former president of ICC Banking Commission and ICC DOCDEX expert

The CDCE curriculum has been developed by Miguel Angel Bustamante. Miguel has more than 40 years of experience in the banking industry and is former president of the ICC Banking Commission. Since 1997, he has been an ICC DOCDEX expert for the resolution of conflicts on documentary credits, standby letters of credit and demand guarantees. Miguel is a member of the ICC working group for the revision of the following trade finance rules: UCP, ISBP, ISP98, URDG, URBPO, eUCP and eURC. He is also the author of the book Los Creditos Documentarios en el Comercio Internacional, now in its sixth edition.

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CDCE for individuals

US$1099
  • 12-months access to 60+ hours of online learning
  • 4 online lessons including case studies & self-assessment quizzes
  • Four 3-hour online workshops with an ICC-approved trainer
  • Recordings of all workshops during your 12-month access period
  • Free digital copies of the UCP 600 and ISBP 821
  • A student-led online support forum with instructor involvement
  • A two-hour online examination with multiple-choice and case-based essay questions
  • A downloadable ICC certificate of achievement valid for 5 years (first recertification is free)

CDCE FOR TEAMS

$ Tailored pricing
  • Everything included in individual purchases, plus...
  • Dedicated service manager
  • Personalised dashboard for tracking student progress
  • Opportunity to customise curriculum and workshops according to your business needs
  • Post-programme review

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