Master Trade Finance & International Trade Risks

This course is part of International Trade Finance & Risk Management Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

26 reviews

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Analyze trade finance instruments like LC, guarantees, and export finance.
Evaluate risks in global trade including credit, currency, and compliance.
Apply trade processes, Incoterms, and payment methods in real scenarios.

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There are 5 modules in this course

Master trade finance and global trade risk management to confidently handle international transactions. Learn how to apply trade instruments, manage risks, and optimize global trade operations.

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of trade finance, covering key concepts, instruments, and real-world applications in international trade. You will explore the roles of buyers, sellers, and financial institutions, along with the risks involved in global transactions such as credit, currency, and compliance risks. Through practical modules, you will learn how to use trade finance instruments like Letters of Credit, bank guarantees, and export financing techniques. The course also covers essential tools and systems including Incoterms, SWIFT, remittance processes, and international banking operations. By the end of the course, you will be able to structure secure trade transactions, select appropriate payment methods, and manage financial risks effectively in global trade environments. Ideal for banking and trade professionals, this course equips you with job-ready skills to succeed in international trade finance and risk management.

This module introduces the fundamental concepts of trade and trade finance, explaining the objectives of trade, roles of buyers and sellers, and the various risks involved in domestic and international transactions.

What's included

8 videos4 assignments

8 videosTotal 62 minutes

Basic of Trade and Trade Finance6 minutes
Definition of Trade andTrade Finance4 minutes
Obectives of Trade8 minutes
Objectives of Buyer and Seller10 minutes
Continuation of Objectives of Buyer and Seller9 minutes
Risks involved in Trade10 minutes
Continuation of Risks Involved in Trade10 minutes
Country Risk and Sovereign risk5 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Introduction to Trade & Trade Finance10 minutes
Understanding Stakeholders in Trade10 minutes
Overview of Trade Risks10 minutes
Foundations of Trade Finance30 minutes

This module explores various financial, operational, and strategic risks in trade finance and highlights the role of banks and structured guidelines in managing and mitigating these risks effectively.

What's included

8 videos4 assignments

8 videosTotal 44 minutes

Credit risk7 minutes
Foreign Currency Translation risk4 minutes
Transaction and Compliance risk5 minutes
Strategic and Reputation risk5 minutes
Sellers and Buyers Risk3 minutes
Roles of banks in Trade part 18 minutes
Management of Risks and guidelines thereof6 minutes
Products and services under Trade Finance6 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Financial & Market Risks10 minutes
Strategic & Counterparty Risks10 minutes
Role of Banks & Risk Control10 minutes
Risk Management in Trade Finance30 minutes

This module focuses on essential trade finance instruments, documentation requirements, and payment methods, providing insights into how transactions are structured and executed securely.

What's included

8 videos4 assignments

8 videosTotal 60 minutes

Documents in Trade Finance4 minutes
Purpose of documents and additional documents used in India11 minutes
Essential features of6 minutes
Features of Open Account7 minutes
Features of Advance Payment8 minutes
Documentary bills for collection9 minutes
What is a Letter of Credit8 minutes
Different types of Letters of Credit capture Part 17 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Trade Documentation Essentials10 minutes
Payment Methods in Trade10 minutes
Collections & Letter of Credit Basics10 minutes
Trade Finance Instruments & Documentation30 minutes

This module provides an in-depth understanding of Letters of Credit, their operations, associated risks, and various export financing techniques used to support global trade.

What's included

9 videos4 assignments

9 videosTotal 73 minutes

Different types of Letters of Credit capture Part 27 minutes
Operations under a Letter of credit.capture7 minutes
Risks involved in LC transactions7 minutes
Documents used in Lce6 minutes
Export Finance Preshipment9 minutes
Post shipment Finance8 minutes
Post shipment Finance Export bills negotiation12 minutes
Factoring and Forfaiting6 minutes
Mechanism of Forfaiting Transactions10 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Advanced Letter of Credit Concepts10 minutes
LC Documentation & Export Finance10 minutes
Advanced Export Financing Techniques10 minutes
Letter of Credit & Export Financing30 minutes

This module covers advanced trade finance tools, including Incoterms, international banking accounts, remittance processes, financial instruments, and bank guarantees used in global trade.

What's included

9 videos4 assignments

9 videosTotal 70 minutes

Incoterms7 minutes
Nostro and Vostro Accounts7 minutes
Inward remittance Process9 minutes
Trade Credits6 minutes
Swift9 minutes
Derivatives Forward Contract8 minutes
Bank Guarantees and its different types9 minutes
Other aspects of BG part 17 minutes
Other aspects of BG part 27 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Global Trade Frameworks & Accounts10 minutes
Trade Systems & Financial Instruments10 minutes
Bank Guarantees & Risk Coverage10 minutes
Advanced Trade Finance Operations & Tools30 minutes

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Reviewed on Jul 2, 2026

This completely transformed my credit analysis workflow. The frameworks for evaluating bank risk in emerging markets are robust, current, and incredibly easy to apply.

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2026

It demystifies complex international trade frameworks into digestible, actionable strategies. My understanding of structural risk has never been sharper.

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2026

This is the gold standard for trade finance training. The sections on political and currency risk management are incredibly robust.

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