Explore credit evaluation, cash flow, and risk models with expert insights

The world of credit fundamentals is complex but full of opportunity. This 2-week online course arms you with powerful analysis tools and practical skills to evaluate credit risk, analyse cash flows, and apply advanced credit risk models used by finance pros.

Dive into the fundamentals of credit evaluation with ratio analysis

Unlock the power of financial ratios to reveal an organisation’s creditworthiness.

Build confidence interpreting key metrics that drive smarter lending and investment decisions. These tools form the backbone of solid financial analysis.

Unlock cash flow secrets to assess debt servicing ability

Discover how cash flow reveals an organisation’s ability to meet debt commitments. Practice forecasting financial health and learn techniques to confidently judge credit reliability and operational stability.

Roll up your sleeves to master default risk and credit models

Master calculating probability of default and expected loss with hands-on quantitative tools. Understand structural and reduced-form credit risk models to sharpen your portfolio risk evaluation skills.

Bring it all together with a capstone project and real-world insights

Apply your skills in a practical capstone project simulating complex credit risk challenges. You’ll walk away with a credit analysis toolkit ready to excel in today’s fast-paced financial markets.

You may like to undertake more sustained study on this topic through our ExpertTrack: Credit Risk Analysis & Portfolio Management.

Syllabus

Week 1
Financial Health and Cash Flow Evaluation
- Lesson 1: Ratio Analysis in Credit Evaluation
  Learn how to use liquidity, leverage, and profitability ratios to assess a company’s financial strength and credit risk.
- Lesson 2: Cash Flow Analysis and Debt Servicing Ability
  Discover how to evaluate a company’s ability to meet its debt obligations through EBITDA, free cash flow, stress testing, and regulatory perspectives.
Week 2
Credit Risk Modelling and Investment Decisions
- Lesson 3: Probability of Default and Expected Loss Calculations
  Learn how to use quantitative models and credit scoring techniques to estimate default risk and expected loss.
- Lesson 4: Structural vs. Reduced-Form Credit Risk Models
  Explore key credit modelling frameworks and how credit ratings, downgrades, and methodological critiques impact investment decisions.

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What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

Execute comprehensive ratio analysis for credit evaluation using industry-standard metrics.
Perform advanced cash flow analysis to assess debt servicing capabilities.
Calculate probability of default and expected loss using quantitative models.
Apply structural and reduced-form credit risk models for investment decision-making.

Who is the course for?

This course is designed for credit specialists, portfolio managers, and financial pros who want to sharpen advanced credit risk skills. Ideal for those navigating fixed income, corporate finance, or credit rating careers. I’ts also perfect for practitioners aiming for career-boosting certification.

Who will you learn with?

Paul Siegel

Who developed the course?

Starweaver

Starweaver is a next generation platform that engages your workforce as no other. Combining business and technical skills, Starweaver provides real-time skill building that is in line with your business objectives and strategies, and in your associates day to day tasks and jobs.

What's included?

This is a premium course. These courses are designed for professionals from specific industries looking to learn with a smaller group of like-minded individuals.

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