ICTF Launches the Certified Global Credit Professional (CGCP™) Designation - Elevating Global Credit Management Education

The Certified Global Credit Professional (CGCP™) is a completely redesigned, 10-week, facilitator-led online certification program developed jointly by the International Credit and Trade Finance Association (ICTF) and Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University.



Replacing the former RGCP™ Essentials and CGCE™ Advanced online courses, the new CGCP™ course integrates foundational knowledge, practical applications, and advanced global credit and trade finance strategies into one comprehensive learning experience.

Designed to address the evolving demands of international business, the program provides an end-to-end understanding of global credit risk management, international trade finance, Accounts Receivable (A/R) and Order-to-Cash (O2C) processes, risk mitigation, working capital optimization, portfolio management, and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI).

The curriculum combines financial and qualitative analysis, international case studies, practical applications, and facilitated discussions to strengthen participants’ ability to assess risk, structure transactions, optimize Accounts Receivable and Order-to-Cash performance, protect receivables, accelerate cash flow, and support profitable global growth.

What Makes the New CGCP™ Different?

Comprehensive

Ten modules covering the full spectrum of international credit risk management and trade finance.

Current

Addresses geopolitical risk, disruptions, AI, predictive analytics, risk monetization, and capital efficiency.

Practical

Real-world case studies, applied exercises, and international peer discussions.

Global

Applicable across industries, regions, and multinational business environments.

Flexible

100% online, with recorded content, weekly modules, and dedicated facilitator guidance.

Who Should Enroll?

International Credit Management practitioners – analysts, managers and global process owners; corporate global and regional credit leaders; A/R and O2C professionals; export trade finance and risk professionals; finance, treasury, and working capital managers; financial shared services practitioners; portfolio managers; professionals with international business responsibilities.

Program Format


10 Weeks | 10 Modules | 100% Online | Facilitator-Led

Recorded Instructional Content

Readings

Global Case Studies

Discussion Forums

End-of-Module Quizzes

Final Online Exam

Successful completion of the course 
leads to the

Certified Global Credit Professional (CGCP™) designation.

The CGCP™ Curriculum

Module 1 Global Credit Operations, Governance & Company Strategy

Module 2 International Financial, Qualitative & Operational Credit Risk Assessment

Module 3 Country Risk, Political Risk & the Global Trade Environment

Module 4 International Credit Terms, Incoterms® & Payment Methods

Module 5 Trade Credit Risk Mitigation & Documentary Instruments

Module 6 Export Trade Finance, Working Capital & Export Credit Agency (ECA) Solutions

Module 7 Risk Transfer, Risk-Adjusted Return on Capital (RAROC) & Credit Monetization

Module 8 Global Portfolio Management & Early Warning Systems

Module 9 Distressed Customer Management, Collections & Dispute Resolution

Module 10 Use of AI, Data & Advanced Analytics in Global Credit Management

📅 Course Duration: 10 weeks online

📅 2027 Course Start Dates: February 8 / September 6

👥 Course Facilitator: Alice Knight, CGCP - ICTF Instructor

$ Registration Fee: ICTF Member: $990 / Non Member: $1,980

𖤘 RGCP and CGCE designation holders are eligible for a 50% discount. Use promo code RGCP or CGCE when registering.

Certification Requirements

Participants complete ten online modules, engage in online discussions, and take a comprehensive, 30-question, open-book final exam within two weeks of completing Module 10. A minimum score of 70% is required to pass, with up to two attempts permitted.

KEEPING YOUR CGCP™ IN GOOD-STANDING 
- RENEWAL PROCESS -

The renewal/recertification process for the CGCP™ designation occurs every three years and it requires that you earn three Continuing Education Units (CEU) during that three year period, ending on December 31st. Generally, one (1) CEU is defined as ten (10) hours of participation in a recognized continuing education program, with qualified instructors and sponsorship such as professional conferences, workshops, seminars and/or webcasts that pertain to international credit management and finance. Example: ICTF Symposium = 3 CEUs.

✉ Questions?

Please contact ICTF via email:

info@ictfworld.org or call +1-410-522-5015