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About the Course

Credit plays an important role in the lives of many individuals; it’s also a key source of funding for businesses making capital expenditures (CAPEX). In this course, we discuss important lending topics like the difference between traditional loans and trade credit, different types of interest, different types of loans, where collateral security fits in, and how to build an amortization schedule for reducing term debt. We cover an overview of the 5 Cs of Credit framework and how it may influence different loan characteristics before diving into some qualitative assessment tools and a list of the key financial ratios that an analyst would look at when evaluating a company’s creditworthiness. We also take a step back to look at the credit landscape to help learners understand what kinds of career opportunities exist for aspiring credit professionals. Upon completing this course, you will be able to: • Define what credit is and how it’s created. • Identify some of the different career opportunities available to credit professionals. • Compare different types of interest payments and loan characteristics to help inform an appropriate credit structure. • Explain what capital expenditure (or CAPEX) is and how debt financing can support it. • Explain the 5 Cs of Credit framework and how it informs risk assessments. • Identify the important qualitative and quantitative techniques, including key financial ratios used in the risk assessment process. This Fundamentals of Credit course is perfect for any aspiring or early-stage credit professionals, including business and commercial bankers, credit analysts, real estate lenders, equipment finance, loan & mortgage brokers, and other private (non-bank) lenders....

Top reviews

HJ

Jan 25, 2026

i actually get it now, some things ill have to check back on from time to time but definately did not leave empty handed

AL

Aug 24, 2024

A short introduction to credit, useful for non banks and banks, and the professionals who work there, or want to work there.

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By Francisco X M

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Oct 29, 2025

Good first and basic overview of the credit process and analysis.

By Abhinav L

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Aug 25, 2024

A short introduction to credit, useful for non banks and banks, and the professionals who work there, or want to work there.

By Hal J A J

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Jan 25, 2026

i actually get it now, some things ill have to check back on from time to time but definately did not leave empty handed

By Shishir S

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Feb 20, 2025

very useful and learning

By Bhabatosh D

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Jul 19, 2025

very good course

By Daniel M

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May 8, 2025

excellent

By Kelvin R

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Jul 3, 2025

Best

By Sanjog K

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Apr 3, 2025

10

By Eleni G

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Apr 16, 2025

useful