How long does this certification take?

The programme takes 11 Weeks and can be completed self-paced or with live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications carry CPD credits and are internationally recognised.

What level is this certification?

This is a Advanced Level certification.

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What is included in the fee?

All study materials, study guide, examination, digital certificate and badge. Live option adds tutor sessions and priority support.

Certified Trade Finance and Documentary Credit Expert in Lebanon

Executive Summary

Certified Trade Finance and Documentary Credit Expert

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Trade Finance and Documentary Credit Expert (CTRD) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in financial management, accounting, budgeting and financial analysis.

This 11 Weeks programme is structured around IFRS, GAAP and recognised financial management and reporting standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CTRD holders are recognised by leading organisations across Africa, the Gulf, Europe and the Americas as qualified, results-driven professionals. Whether you are advancing your current career or transitioning into new responsibilities, this certification provides the competitive edge you need in 2026 and beyond.

Programme Overview

Certification at a Glance

Certification

Certified Trade Finance and Documentary Credit Expert

Acronym

CTRD

Who Should Enrol?

Finance Officers and Accountants
Budget and Cost Analysts
Finance Managers and Controllers
Auditors and Financial Analysts

Programme Inclusions

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

All study materials and study guide
Access to GLI online learning portal
Online examination and assessment
Digital certificate and digital badge
Physical certificate (shipped to you)
CPD credits for professional bodies
GLI alumni network membership
Facilitator and tutor support
Resource downloads and reference library
Automatic enrolment confirmation

Certification Benefits

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Career Advancement

Accelerate your career towards senior finance, controller and CFO roles

Professional Recognition

Credential aligned with IFRS, GAAP and recognised financial management and reporting standards

Leadership Capability

Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex financial management functions

Organisational Impact

Design and implement financial management systems that drive performance and measurable results

Compliance Readiness

Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to financial management

Global Employability

Qualify for financial management roles across corporates, banks, NGOs and public-sector organisations worldwide

Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Financial Accounting, Reporting and Analysis

✦Budgeting, Planning and Cost Control

✦Corporate Finance, Investment and Valuation

✦Treasury, Working Capital and Cash Management

✦Financial Controls, Audit and Governance

✦Professional Ethics and Governance

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

Click any module to explore the detailed curriculum topics included in this certification.

Foundations and Strategic Context of Certified Trade Finance and Documentary Credit Expert

Certified Trade Finance and Documentary Credit Expert: industry context, trends and professional standards
The role of finance in organisations and value creation
Financial, management and cost accounting distinguished
The finance operating model and business partnering
Accounting concepts, principles and the regulatory landscape
Financial statements and the accounting equation
Stakeholders and users of financial information
Ethics and professional standards in finance
Corporate objectives and shareholder value
The finance function and digital transformation
Building a finance career and professional development

Portfolio Quality and Restructuring

Expected credit loss and portfolio quality
Audit evidence, sampling and professional scepticism
Internal control and the fraud triangle
Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
Credit assessment and the five Cs
AML, KYC and financial crime prevention
Treasury, liquidity and currency exposure
Investment appraisal and the cost of capital
Financial regulation and prudential supervision
Financial inclusion and serving underbanked markets
Working capital and the cash conversion cycle
Costing methods and relevant cost for decisions
Financial modelling and forecasting discipline
Receivables, collections and credit control
Payables, procurement controls and supplier fraud

Compliance in Lending

AML, KYC and financial crime prevention
Financial regulation and prudential supervision
Internal control and the fraud triangle
SME and relationship lending in practice
Accrual accounting and the profit-cash gap
Reading financial statements as a manager
Payroll, statutory deductions and employment cost
Tax compliance and the tax risk agenda
Applying reporting standards and accounting judgement
Digital finance, mobile money and payment operations
Insurance, risk transfer and retained risk
The finance function, month-end close and reporting cycle

Assessing Capacity, Not Collateral

Credit assessment and the five Cs
Accrual accounting and the profit-cash gap
Reading financial statements as a manager

The Five Cs in Thin-Data Markets

Credit assessment and the five Cs
Financial inclusion and serving underbanked markets
Reading financial statements as a manager

Structuring to the Cash Cycle

Credit assessment and the five Cs
Treasury, liquidity and currency exposure
Accrual accounting and the profit-cash gap

Expected Credit Loss and Staging

Expected credit loss and portfolio quality
Financial regulation and prudential supervision
Credit assessment and the five Cs

Leadership and Management

Pipeline and opportunity management
Key account management
Performance management in sales
Travel risk management
Journey management and tracking
Tax risk management
IT service management and support operations
Strategy and performance management systems
Property management and facility operations
Programme cycle management in NGOs
Grant compliance and restricted funding management
CI/CD and release management
Risk management and security frameworks
Innovation management and R&D
IT service management and ITIL

People and Development

Analytical techniques and bias
Coaching principles and ethics
The coaching relationship
Strengths-based coaching
Group and team coaching
Coaching for resilience and wellbeing
Advertising and creative development
Scaling technology and teams
Preparing financial statements
The working alliance and coaching presence
The boundary between coaching and therapy
Workforce planning and the capability gap
Learning transfer and capability building
Talent review and succession in practice
Financial reporting frameworks (IFRS/GAAP)

Communication

Professional documentation and presentation
Communication planning and management
Integrated marketing communications
Professional presentation and pitching
Media and public communication
Facilitation, training and public presentation skills
Communicating technical information to diverse audiences
Professional report writing and presentation
Communication and interpersonal skills
Influencing and presenting insights
Integrated marketing communications (IMC)
Interpreting financial statements
Communicating financial results
Professional case study and presentation
Communicating with families and carers

Stakeholders and Clients

Transparency and stakeholder trust
Influencing and persuasion
Negotiation and conflict resolution
Categories of spend and stakeholders
Negotiation strategy and planning
Negotiation tactics and behaviours
Negotiation and closing
Strategic customer relationships
Property viewings, offers and negotiation to close
Reporting quality and governance
Managing boundaries and dual relationships
Wealth, SME and corporate relationships
Stakeholder mapping and business partnering
Negotiation with vendors
Mentoring, sponsorship and developmental relationships

Markets and Customers

Customer and brand health metrics
Value-based and dynamic pricing
Capstone scoping: a real growth or brand challenge
Market and customer analysis
Campaign or go-to-market plan
Brand strategy, identity and equity
Pricing strategy
Brand health and measurement
Building strategic customer relationships
Customer success and retention
Customer lifetime value and profitability
Customer segmentation and needs analysis
Customer journey and experience design
Funds transfer pricing
Agile and product operating models

Technology and Systems

Digital transformation roadmaps
Innovation and technology investment
Performance management systems and cycles
Safety management systems (ISO 45001)
Safety management systems overview (ISO 45001)
Management accounts and dashboards
Environmental management systems (ISO 14001)
Budget vs actual and variance
Digital permits and inspections
Automation and safety technology
Cost and profitability analysis
CRM systems and customer data
Customer service technology stack
Technology selection and integration
Emerging service technologies

Strategic Context

Manufacturing strategies: make-to-stock, make-to-order and batch versus flow
Content strategy across platforms
Business case and strategic alignment
Stakeholder engagement strategy
Strategic alignment of investments
Competitive analysis and differentiation
Product and portfolio strategy
Go-to-market and channel strategy
Brand and reputation as strategic assets
Growth strategy and demand generation
Measuring growth and transformation impact
Aligning teams around strategy
Strategy execution and the balanced scorecard
Strategic decision-making under uncertainty
Measuring strategic progress

Projects and Delivery

Project budgeting and financial control
Financial risk in projects
Realising and measuring project value
Capstone scoping: a real project or programme
Designing the project plan and schedule
Delivery, quality and stakeholder plan
Project initiation and chartering
Integrated project planning
Project management plan development
Resource planning and levelling
Quality planning and assurance
Programme governance
Tax planning vs avoidance vs evasion
Agile delivery and iterative development
Designing a transformation programme

Performance Measurement

Balanced scorecard and KPI frameworks
Managing team performance and dynamics
High-performance team rituals and cadence
Contract performance and exit
Sales analytics and metrics
Dashboards, reporting and the metric that misleads
Retail performance metrics: sales densities, conversion and basket
Psychometric and screening tools
Project KPIs and performance metrics
Quality and delivery metrics
Managing schedule and budget performance
Marketing and sales KPIs and dashboards
Funnel, pipeline and conversion metrics
Dashboards and performance reporting
Capacity and performance management

Procurement and Suppliers

Supply analysis, gaps and scenario planning
Procurement and supply chain: scope and value
The procurement cycle and operating models
Public versus private procurement
Supply markets and the enabling environment
Digital procurement and the future of the profession
Sustainable procurement principles and standards
Fair trade and responsible supply
Vendor selection and managing technology suppliers
Procurement and asset management under donor rules
Vendor, venue and supplier contracting for events
Forecasting and planning
Procurement and stock management for health commodities
Conflicts of interest and procurement ethics
Procurement and contract value

Ethics and Conduct

Ethical frameworks and codes of practice
Driving effective, ethical outcomes
Ethical, risk and feasibility considerations
Ethics of technology in practice
Professional ethics and responsibility (PMI)
Professional standards and ethics
Marketing and sales ethics
Data visualisation for finance
Decision support and insight
Roles, standards and professional conduct
Ethics and fair customer treatment
Treating customers fairly and market conduct
Integrity, confidentiality and conflicts
Anti-corruption and financial-crime ethics
Data ethics and customer privacy

People Administration

Employee experience and engagement
Customer and employee satisfaction
Talent, succession and workforce learning
Employee engagement models and drivers
The employee lifecycle and HR value chain
Strategic workforce planning and demand forecasting
Employee relations, discipline and fair process
Employee engagement and what actually drives it
Communicating risk to the workforce
Workforce and shift management in retail
Workforce management and scheduling
Workforce planning and scheduling
Belonging, culture and employee resource groups
Future of work and workforce transformation
Customer (employee/manager) satisfaction

Change

Measuring change and project impact
Baseline setting and change control
Sales and marketing transformation
Psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches
Digital and market transformation
Behaviour change and adoption of innovations
Customer experience transformation
Digital and self-service transformation
Measuring CX transformation impact
Foreign exchange and treasury operations
Technology governance and change control
Change control and configuration
Organisational change management
Change and adoption in projects
Agile and digital transformation projects

Sustainability and ESG

Environmental monitoring and reporting
Continuous environmental improvement
Integration with quality and environment
Corporate social responsibility and sustainability
The organisational context and operating environment
Sustainability and responsible sourcing
Environmental, social and governance (ESG)
Sustainability reporting and disclosure
Embedding sustainability in sourcing
Mine water, tailings and environmental management
Integrated and sustainability reporting
Sustainability certification and standards
Responsible and sustainable banking
Sustainable and green banking
Control environment and risk assessment

Learning and Research

Monitoring, evaluation and learning for accountability
Evidence-based practice and research literacy
Lessons learned and knowledge management
Market research design and methods
Qualitative and quantitative research
Attachment and developmental theory
Complaint data and learning
Training and capability building
Training needs analysis
Cognitive load and learning science
The learning and development profession
Aligning learning to performance
Leading the learning function
Training needs analysis and learning strategy
Instructional design and blended learning

Financial Practice

Regulatory reporting and audits
Development banking and project finance
SME lending and value-chain finance
Microfinance and group lending
Financial inclusion and agency banking
Professional roles, boundaries and settings
Impact, blended and concessional finance
Risk, compliance and audit
Risk-based audit planning
Data analytics in audit
Quality assurance of audit
Budgeting and resource management
Cost concepts, classification and behaviour
Costing methods: absorption, marginal and activity-based
Cost-volume-profit and break-even analysis

Banking and Financial Services

Banking KPIs and branch scorecards
Continuous improvement and lean banking
Driving measurable banking improvement
Designing a banking solution or process
Principles of credit and the lending process
Credit analysis and the 5 Cs of credit
Loan structuring, pricing and covenants
Problem loans, restructuring and recovery
Consumer, SME and corporate lending
Enterprise risk management in banks
Credit risk measurement and mitigation
Ethical principles and codes of practice
Peer support and consultation
Prioritising experience investments
Banking products, services and delivery channels

Risk and Control

Data quality and governance
Programme governance and assurance
Governance of campaigns and spend
Managing price and discount governance
Managing growth, risk and resilience
Regulatory compliance and biosafety
Sustaining ethical, effective practice
Implementation planning and risk management
Traceability, recall and quality assurance systems
Regulatory compliance and market requirements
Governance of service standards
Residual risk and ALARP
Risk registers and monitoring
Duty of care and risk management
Compliance monitoring and enforcement

Legal and Regulatory

Record-keeping and data protection
Compliance and regulatory projects
Advocacy and policy engagement
Complaints, accountability and fitness to practise
Regulatory and fair-treatment obligations
Regulatory duty and accountability
Regulatory compliance and central-bank rules
Regulatory liquidity ratios (LCR, NSFR)
Contract law and formation
Contract exit and renewal
Contracting and the three-way agreement
Legal and regulatory responsibility
Environmental legal compliance
Legal, cost and feasibility analysis
Contractor and visitor safety

Data and Reporting

Text and interaction analytics
Data privacy and consent
Transaction monitoring and suspicious reporting
Data protection and customer privacy
Data, analytics and customer insight
Control monitoring and reporting
Evidence, judgement and scepticism
Professional report and presentation
Metrics and reporting
Data migration and cleansing
Management reporting and decision support
Data quality, analysis and reporting
Legal responsibilities and professional bodies
Client feedback and satisfaction
Portfolio of evidence and reflective practice

Analysis and Decisions

Segmentation and needs analysis
Evidence-based improvement
Situation analysis and diagnostic assessment
Financial and technical feasibility analysis
Managing risk and difficult cases
Customer and journey analysis
Cost, feasibility and impact analysis
Personas and needs analysis
Customer effort and sentiment analysis
Churn analysis and prevention
Risk, compliance and feasibility analysis
Risk identification and analysis
Qualitative and quantitative risk analysis
Issue and problem management
Backlogs, user stories and prioritisation

Operations and Process

Quality assurance and standards
L&D operating models and governance
Continuous improvement of finance processes
Process automation and workflow
Cost, quality and cycle-time metrics
Time-to-hire, quality-of-hire and cost metrics
Data quality, integration and master data
The HR operating model and business partnering
Lessons learned and development
Design review and quality
Productivity, collaboration and workflow tools
Self-service and digital support
Operational efficiency and productivity
Design thinking for service
Growing value through service

Professional Leadership Practice

Sales performance and pipeline management
Liquidity and funding management
Investment portfolio management
Thought leadership
Category management and strategy
Theories and models of leadership and management
Project management principles and lifecycle
Regulatory change management
Conflicts of interest management
Leadership and management development
Coaching leaders and managers
Designing and facilitating groups
Psychoeducation and workshops
Quality management systems and audits
Working with organisations on wellbeing

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

Establish a comprehensive understanding of Certified Trade Finance and Documentary Credit Expert principles aligned with IFRS, GAAP and recognised financial management and reporting standards
Apply evidence-based methods to improve financial management, accounting, budgeting and financial analysis
Master financial accounting, reporting and analysis and budgeting, planning and cost control
Apply corporate finance, investment and valuation and treasury, working capital and cash management in real-world settings
Lead risk management, quality and compliance relevant to your field
Design stakeholder engagement and professional communication strategies
Use data-driven decision-making and performance-measurement tools effectively
Apply internationally recognised best practice to advance your career in financial management

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CTRD certification?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with IFRS, GAAP and recognised financial management and reporting standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

Who should enrol in the CTRD?

This certification is ideal for Finance Officers and Accountants, Budget and Cost Analysts, Finance Managers and Controllers and Auditors and Financial Analysts, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in financial management, accounting, budgeting and financial analysis with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CTRD certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 11 Weeks and offers flexible learning modes. Self-paced learners can progress at their own schedule, while live virtual participants follow a structured cohort schedule with facilitator-led sessions.

Is the CTRD internationally recognised?

What is the cost of the CTRD certification?

The Certified Trade Finance and Documentary Credit Expert is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 399 and Live Virtual at USD 599. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CTRD certification include?

Enrolment includes all study materials and study guides, access to GLI's online learning portal, online examination, digital certificate and badge, physical certificate (posted), CPD credits, GLI alumni network membership, and ongoing facilitator support.

What is the assessment format for the CTRD?

The Certified Trade Finance and Documentary Credit Expert is assessed through an online examination consisting of multiple-choice questions, case study analysis, and practical application assignments. The assessment is designed to evaluate real-world competency, not just theoretical recall.

What CPD credits do I earn from the CTRD?

The Certified Trade Finance and Documentary Credit Expert carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CTRD while working full-time?

Absolutely. The self-paced option is designed for busy working professionals and allows you to study when and where it suits you. Live virtual sessions are typically scheduled in the evenings or on weekends to accommodate professional commitments.

What career outcomes can I expect from the CTRD?

Graduates progress towards senior finance, controller and CFO roles. The CTRD strengthens your expertise in financial management, accounting, budgeting and financial analysis and positions you for advancement across corporates, banks, NGOs and public-sector organisations.

Certified Trade Finance and Documentary Credit Expert

Certified Trade Finance and Documentary Credit Expert

Certification at a Glance

Who Should Enrol?

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Core Competencies You Will Develop

Programme Modules

What You Will Achieve

How to Get Certified

Common Questions

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