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CERTIFICATE FOR DOCUMENTARY CREDIT SPECIALISTS (CDCS®)

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Certificate for Documentary Credit Specialists (CDCS®) The Certificate for Documentary Credit Specialists (CDCS®) is a professional qualification that is recognised worldwide as a benchmark of competence for international practitioners. It enables documentary credit practitioners to demonstrate practical knowledge and understanding of the complex issues associated with documentary credit practice.

CDCS® was developed in partnership by ifs University College and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). This qualification has been designed in consultation with industry experts, who continually evaluate the qualification to ensure that it

reflects current best practice.

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About the Programme

CDCS® Syllabus in Brief

• Documentary credits - types, characteristics and uses, including standby credits• Rules and trade terms, including UCP600, ISP98, Incoterms 2010®and URR725• Parties to documentary credit transactions and their roles and obligations• Types and methods of payment / credit used in documentary credit transactions, including the concept of autonomy• Types of transport, commercial and financial documents used in documentary credit transactions• Risk issues, including types of risks, control and mitigation• Related products, including letter of indemnity, Air Way Release and Steamship Guarantee Assessment

CDCS® Examination Format

The content of the CDCS® examination is based on the results of a job analysis study that identifies key responsibilities of a documentary credit practitioner and areas of knowledge and skills required for competent practice.To earn the professional designation you are required to pass a three-hour examination that is designed to test your knowledge and its application to practical situations. CDCS® is assessed across the world twice a year in (April and October) Student will sit the CDCS examination

at BIBF, an approved examination centre for Ifs university college

Entry Requirements• A minimum of two years of work experience is desirable• It is recommended that the applicants have completed the following BIBF courses:- Introduction to International Trade Finance (Code 140)- Documentary letters of credit (Code 149)- Uniform Customs & Practices for Documentary Credit (UCP600) (Code 143)

Programme FeesBD 1250/-

This includes:• 80 classroom hours of face-to-face training • Course materials and handouts• Registration with the ifs University College (First year)• Exam fees (First attempt only)

Programme DetailsName: Certificate for Documentary Credit Specialists (CDCS®), awarded by the ifs University CollegeLevel: 4 - Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF), UKDuration: 4 months (80 hours)

Who Will Benefit?• Professionals working in the trade finance area• Bankers handling processing, examining letters of credit• Students pursuing a career in Trade finance • Anyone who is involved in international trade & trade financing

Benefits of CDCS®

• It enables you to demonstrate a level of expertise in documentary credits that is recognised worldwide• It improves your knowledge and understanding of the complex issues associated with documentary credit best practice• It helps you develop the skills to apply your knowledge in the workplace and to perform at a high level• It gives you the right to add the professional designation ‘CDCS’ after your name

• It improves your career and promotion prospects

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How to Apply

Visit the BIBF website at: www.bibf.com to obtain a registration form. Admission to the programme will be through an application process. Ensure that you have the minimum entry qualifications before applying. Please send your application to the programme officer by e-mail banking@bibf.com or call +9731781555/ Ext: 5591.

Applicants will need to provide their CV when applying for the programme. Students applying for this programme will be screened by the programme admission team before acceptance

Eligible candidates will be admitted to the programme on a first-come first-serve basis.

All applications are handled with extreme confidentiality. No personal information regarding the student will be shared with third parties. The selection of students is done with due care and BIBF reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant who does not meet its set standards of Admissions.

The applicants who meet the criteria set out by BIBF will be processed in line with its policy guidelines.

Application DeadlinesApplications are accepted throughout the year, although there is a cut-off date of two weeks prior to the start date of the programme.

Student ObligationsStudents who are selected will be duly informed about the commencement of the programme and the procedures regarding regulations, academic support and assessment. Students have the freedom to withdraw their decision two weeks before the start date of the programme.

Student CharterPlease visit: http://bibf.com/Banking/Student-charter.pdf for the student charter. Students are expected to read the student charter and fully understand the roles and responsibilities of a BIBF student and reasonable expectations from BIBF programmes.

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Registration FormThe Certificate for Documentary Credit Specialists (CDCS®)

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BIBF Application Fee (Non-refundable) BD 25

Please forward this form to: The Registrar, BIBF, PO Box 20525, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain +973 17 815555 +973 17 729928 / 17916420 info@bibf.com or banking@bibf.com

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BHD 1,250 (To be paid in full before the commencement of the programme)

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7. BIBF reserves the right to change the fee structure without prior notice.

Refund Policy:

Two weeks and above prior to commencement date 100% Refund

Less than two weeks prior to commencement date 80% Refund

Less than one week prior to commencement date No Refund

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

1. BIBF offers courses on the basis that there will be sufficient students to justify running it or else the course will be cancelled.2. BIBF may modify the dates or cancel the course should any unexpected/unavoidable circumstances arise. BIBF’s liability in the event of any modification or cancellation will be limited to cover the fully paid course fees.3. In the event of cancellation of the course, BIBF will refund the amount paid in full by the student for the course. If the course is postponed by BIBF, the students have the option to ask for a refund.4. Students should attend the full duration of the course as scheduled and strictly abide with the stated course timings. In the event of a student attending less than 80% or the total course hours, the student will be withdrawn from the course, marked as a “Drop Out”, and requested to re- register. 5. Course deferral requests should be made by a student in writing one week prior to the course commencement date. No deferral requests will be entertained thereafter. Fees can be deferred for one session only, and course fees paid will not be refunded. Students are not allowed to attend a different course/subject for an approved deferral request.6. Students may withdraw from their course by giving a written notice of not less than one week prior to the commencement date. The refund policy of the Centre will apply.

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