Trade Finance Fundamentals
Trade finance bridges the trust gap between buyers and sellers who may never meet. This course explains the main instruments, the documentary discipline they demand and the risks that arise when documents and goods do not match.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01International trade, delivery terms and the payment risk ladder
- 02Documentary collections and how they work
- 03Letters of credit: types, parties and the governing rules
- 04Document examination, discrepancies and refusal
- 05Guarantees, standby credits and bonds
- 06Supply chain finance, invoice discounting and forfaiting
- 07Trade based money laundering, sanctions and dual use goods
What you will gain
- Explain the main trade finance instruments and when each fits
- Read and check documentary credits against the governing rules
- Identify discrepancies in trade documents and handle them correctly
- Assess country, bank, buyer and documentary risk
- Structure trade facilities for importers and exporters
- Apply sanctions and financial crime controls to trade transactions
Who should attend
- Trade finance officers and processors
- Corporate and business relationship managers
- Import and export administrators
- Risk, compliance and audit staff
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 13 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 23 to 27 Nov 2026 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 7 to 11 Dec 2026 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 11 to 15 Jan 2027 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 25 to 29 Jan 2027 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 5 to 9 Apr 2027 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 14 to 18 Jun 2027 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R18,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 5 Days
- Field
- Banking & Financial Services
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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