This course is part of the Credit Risk Analysis & Portfolio Management ExpertTrack
Deep Dive into Financial Modelling for Credit Professionals
Master credit risk and financial analysis tools in this dynamic 2-week online course.
Duration
2 weeksWeekly study
2 hours100% online
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Deep Dive into Financial Modelling for Credit Professionals
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.
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.
Prove you're job ready
Highlight the new, job-relevant skills you’ve gained and supplement existing qualifications with a hard-earned, industry-specific digital certificate – plus one for every course within your ExpertTrack.
- Learn the latest in your chosen industry or subject.
- Complete each course and pass assessments.
- Receive certificates validated by the educating organisation.
- Impress employers with learning outcomes you can add to your CV.
- Make your career dreams a reality.
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Learning on this course
On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
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?
Who developed the course?
Starweaver
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