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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
5.0

14 reviews

1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Analyze credit proposals, working capital needs, and term loan feasibility.

  • Apply DSCR, MPBF, and operating cycle methods for credit appraisal.

  • Evaluate financial statements and non-fund facilities for lending decisions.

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April 2026

Assessments

19 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Bank Credit Analysis & Portfolio Management Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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There are 5 modules in this course

Develop the ability to analyze banking credit proposals, evaluate working capital requirements, assess term loan feasibility, and interpret financial statements for informed lending decisions. This course equips learners with practical skills to apply core lending principles, calculate DSCR and break-even points, assess MPBF and operating cycle methods, and evaluate non-fund based facilities such as bank guarantees and letters of credit.

Learners will benefit by gaining structured credit appraisal expertise aligned with real-world banking practices. The course bridges theory and application by integrating financial ratio analysis, exposure norms, regulatory compliance, management assessment, and risk diversification strategies. Participants will build confidence in reviewing loan proposals, analyzing balance sheets, identifying contingent liabilities, and strengthening repayment risk evaluation. What makes this course unique is its end-to-end coverage of the banking credit lifecycleβ€”from fundamental lending principles to advanced financial statement interpretationβ€”combined with practical appraisal frameworks used in professional banking environments. By completion, learners will be able to make disciplined, risk-aware credit decisions grounded in sound financial analysis and regulatory compliance standards.

This module introduces the fundamental principles of bank lending, including the five C’s of credit, safety, liquidity, profitability, and ethical considerations in lending decisions. Learners develop a structured understanding of prudent credit practices and the responsibilities of credit officers in safeguarding public deposits.

What's included

6 videos4 assignments

6 videosβ€’Total 41 minutes
  • Fundamentals of Bank Lendingβ€’8 minutes
  • Purpose, Liquidity and Risk Diversificationβ€’10 minutes
  • Liquidity and Profitability in Bankingβ€’6 minutes
  • Integrity, Adequacy and Timely Financeβ€’5 minutes
  • Credit Officer Best Practices – Part 1β€’7 minutes
  • Credit Officer Best Practices – Part 2β€’6 minutes
4 assignmentsβ€’Total 60 minutes
  • Core Lending Principlesβ€’10 minutes
  • Profitability and Ethical Lendingβ€’10 minutes
  • Credit Officer Decision Frameworkβ€’10 minutes
  • Foundations of Bank Lendingβ€’30 minutes

This module focuses on differentiating working capital and term loans, assessing project feasibility, evaluating financial viability, and applying key financial metrics such as DSCR and break-even analysis for effective term loan appraisal.

What's included

6 videos4 assignments

6 videosβ€’Total 55 minutes
  • Working Capital vs Term Loansβ€’10 minutes
  • Term Loan Appraisal Frameworkβ€’11 minutes
  • Term Loan Feasibility and Risk Analysisβ€’12 minutes
  • Project Report Financial Viabilityβ€’11 minutes
  • DSCR and Break-Even Analysisβ€’5 minutes
  • Operating Cycle Methodβ€’6 minutes
4 assignmentsβ€’Total 60 minutes
  • Types of Bank Financeβ€’10 minutes
  • Term Loan Risk and Viabilityβ€’10 minutes
  • Financial Metrics for Term Loansβ€’10 minutes
  • Working Capital and Term Loan Appraisalβ€’30 minutes

This module explores various working capital assessment methods including the Operating Cycle Method, MPBF, Projected Turnover Method, and Cash Budget Method, along with risk controls in non-fund based facilities such as guarantees.

What's included

6 videos4 assignments

6 videosβ€’Total 50 minutes
  • Credit Proposal Documentationβ€’8 minutes
  • MPBF Method of Working Capitalβ€’8 minutes
  • Projected Turnover and Cash Budget Methodβ€’6 minutes
  • Bank Guarantee Assessmentβ€’9 minutes
  • Guarantee Issuance Controls – Part 1β€’9 minutes
  • Guarantee Issuance Controls – Part 2β€’9 minutes
4 assignmentsβ€’Total 60 minutes
  • Documentation and MPBFβ€’10 minutes
  • Turnover and Cash Budget Methodsβ€’10 minutes
  • Guarantee Controls and LC Basicsβ€’10 minutes
  • Working Capital Assessment Methodsβ€’30 minutes

This module examines non-fund based credit facilities such as letters of credit and guarantees, along with comprehensive credit proposal evaluation, exposure norms, management assessment, and regulatory compliance considerations.

What's included

6 videos4 assignments

6 videosβ€’Total 52 minutes
  • Letter of Credit Assessmentβ€’9 minutes
  • LC Limit Calculationβ€’7 minutes
  • Credit Proposal Evaluationβ€’9 minutes
  • Management and Security Assessmentβ€’10 minutes
  • Loan Proposal Statutory Reviewβ€’10 minutes
  • Loan Proposal Operational Reviewβ€’6 minutes
4 assignmentsβ€’Total 60 minutes
  • Letter of Credit Assessmentβ€’10 minutes
  • Credit Proposal Evaluationβ€’10 minutes
  • Loan Proposal Reviewβ€’10 minutes
  • Non-Fund Facilities and Credit Evaluationβ€’30 minutes

This module develops advanced financial analysis skills by examining operating statements, profitability trends, liquidity ratios, balance sheet interpretation, contingent liabilities, and auditor qualifications for effective credit monitoring.

What's included

4 videos3 assignments

4 videosβ€’Total 26 minutes
  • Working Capital Gap Analysisβ€’6 minutes
  • Operating Statement Analysisβ€’6 minutes
  • Balance Sheet Analysis for Bank Financeβ€’9 minutes
  • Reading Between the Lines of a Balance Sheetβ€’6 minutes
3 assignmentsβ€’Total 50 minutes
  • Working Capital & Operating Analysisβ€’10 minutes
  • Balance Sheet Analysisβ€’10 minutes
  • Financial Statement Analysis for Bankersβ€’30 minutes

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Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026

The flow of the course is great. It starts with core lending principles and moves into advanced financial statement interpretation. Each module feels like a building block. I never felt lost or bored

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