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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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7 hours to complete
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
5.0

10 reviews

7 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Analyze financial statements and evaluate leverage and cash flow metrics.

  • Apply credit modeling techniques to assess repayment capacity and risk.

  • Interpret ratios and build forward-looking credit assessments.

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April 2026

Assessments

12 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Advanced Credit Risk & Banking Analytics Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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There are 3 modules in this course

Learners will analyze financial statements, evaluate leverage metrics, interpret cash flow dynamics, and assess credit risk using structured credit modeling techniques. By completing this course, participants will develop the ability to measure repayment capacity, calculate key ratios such as Debt/EBITDA and interest coverage, and estimate forward-looking credit performance under stress scenarios.

This course equips learners with practical tools used in banking and financial institutions to assess borrower strength. Unlike generic finance courses, it integrates qualitative assessment, income statement analysis, balance sheet interpretation, and real-world case applications into a structured credit evaluation framework. Learners gain hands-on insight into working capital analysis, earnings quality assessment, and debt sustainability evaluation. By the end of the program, participants will be able to construct a comprehensive credit opinion supported by financial evidence, making this course ideal for aspiring credit analysts, bankers, risk professionals, and finance graduates seeking applied credit modeling expertise.

This module introduces the core principles of credit modeling for banks and financial institutions. It establishes the foundation for assessing borrower risk by combining quantitative financial analysis with qualitative evaluation. Learners explore revenue quality, profitability sustainability, leverage interpretation, and the role of credit ratings. The module also develops the ability to distinguish between accounting earnings and actual cash generation, ensuring a structured approach to credit risk assessment.

What's included

9 videos4 assignments

9 videosβ€’Total 65 minutes
  • Introduction to Credit Modeling for Banksβ€’5 minutes
  • Working on First Case Studyβ€’6 minutes
  • First Case Study Continuesβ€’6 minutes
  • Concept of Credit Ratingβ€’7 minutes
  • Credit Fundamentalsβ€’8 minutes
  • Qualitative Evaluationβ€’6 minutes
  • Profit and Loss Statementβ€’11 minutes
  • Profit and Loss Statement Continuesβ€’7 minutes
  • Profit After Taxβ€’8 minutes
4 assignmentsβ€’Total 60 minutes
  • Graded-Foundations of Credit Modeling & Financial Statementsβ€’30 minutes
  • Introduction & First Case Studyβ€’10 minutes
  • Credit Rating & Evaluation Frameworkβ€’10 minutes
  • Profit and Loss Analysisβ€’10 minutes

This module develops advanced financial statement analysis skills focused on liquidity, solvency, and capital structure. Learners interpret asset quality, liability composition, working capital behavior, and cash flow reliability. Through ratio analysis and financial validation techniques, the module strengthens the ability to assess repayment risk using leverage metrics, coverage ratios, and trend evaluation. Emphasis is placed on linking accounting figures to real liquidity outcomes.

What's included

8 videos4 assignments

8 videosβ€’Total 64 minutes
  • Liabilities of the Companyβ€’6 minutes
  • More on Liabilitiesβ€’7 minutes
  • Working on Assetsβ€’11 minutes
  • PL and BS Check Exampleβ€’9 minutes
  • Cash Flow Statementβ€’10 minutes
  • Ratio Calculationsβ€’9 minutes
  • Ratio Calculations Continuesβ€’8 minutes
  • Cash Interest Coverageβ€’4 minutes
4 assignmentsβ€’Total 60 minutes
  • Graded-Balance Sheet, Cash Flow & Ratio Analysisβ€’30 minutes
  • Liabilities & Assets Analysisβ€’10 minutes
  • Financial Statement Validation & Cash Flowβ€’10 minutes
  • Ratio Analysis & Coverage Metricsβ€’10 minutes

This module applies credit modeling techniques to real-world case studies and forward-looking credit performance estimation. Learners project future cash flows, evaluate leverage sustainability, conduct stress testing, and analyze repayment sensitivity under adverse scenarios. The focus shifts from historical analysis to predictive credit risk modeling, enabling learners to form structured credit opinions supported by financial evidence.

What's included

6 videos4 assignments

6 videosβ€’Total 50 minutes
  • Estimating Credit Performanceβ€’8 minutes
  • Estimating Credit Performance Continuesβ€’6 minutes
  • Working on Case Study 2β€’9 minutes
  • Working on Case Study 2 Continuesβ€’8 minutes
  • Working on Case Study 3β€’11 minutes
  • Working on Case Study 3 Continuesβ€’8 minutes
4 assignmentsβ€’Total 60 minutes
  • Graded-Credit Performance Estimation & Case Study Applicationsβ€’30 minutes
  • Estimating Credit Performanceβ€’10 minutes
  • Case Study 2 – Applied Credit Modelingβ€’10 minutes
  • Case Study 3 – Advanced Credit Evaluationβ€’10 minutes

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Reviewed on May 13, 2026

This course provides a clear introduction to credit risk concepts used in banking. The explanations are simple and practical, making it easier to understand how banks assess and manage lending risks.

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Reviewed on May 18, 2026

The topics related to borrower assessment, risk analysis, and lending decisions were explained in a practical and easy-to-understand manner.

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Reviewed on Apr 23, 2026

It gives useful insights into how banks make lending decisions and manage potential risks.

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