THE BAHAMAS INSTITUTEOF FINANCIAL SERVICES

The international Credit Skills Academy Advanced Level equips professionals with the skills to analyze financial statements, assess business risk, and identify potential issues in more complex lending scenarios. Participants learn to quantify risks in corporate lending, high-net-worth client portfolios, and specialized lending lines, applying advanced techniques to support effective credit decision-making.

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Learning Approach

 

The six-month international course is delivered via a self-paced online eLearning platform, providing participants with interactive and engaging content, video presentations, and a personalized study plan. Participants also benefit from live seminars led by senior-level subject matter experts, incorporating scenario-based learning to bridge theory and practice.

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Assessment

 

Course Work: 2000-word case-based assignment

Examination: 2 hour online multiple-choice online examination.

The course weighting is 50/50 with a combined pass mark 60.

 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Analyze financial statements and key performance indicators to identify credit risks in complex business and high-net-worth lending.

2. Apply structured approaches to assess business and asset risk using advanced tools and rating models.

3. Evaluate large company credit exposures and syndicated facilities effectively.

4. Detect early warning signals in cash flow and financial performance to mitigate risk.

5. Integrate technical lending knowledge with ethical and regulatory considerations in decision-making.

6. Demonstrate professional judgment in managing advanced lending scenarios, supporting organizational risk management strategies.

 

Successful candidates will be awarded a Certificate of Completion and 35 hours of Continuous Professional Development. 

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Intakes

 

Intakes are in April and October.

Fee: CSA Foundation Level Graduates & CAB Member $2,950; Non-Member $3,250 

Registration Fee: $150

 

Entry Requirements & Prerequisites

The Credit Skills Academy recommend that candidates applying to the Advanced Level first complete the Foundation Level. Exceptions may be granted to individuals whose professional experience and educational background are sufficient for direct entry into the Advanced Level.

 

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Study Progression

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Eligible candidates may qualify for an exemption from the Credit & Lending module of the Chartered Banker MBA, subject to meeting Bangor University’s admission criteria.