5 Cs of Credit

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Overview

5 Cs of Credit Overview

In this 5 Cs of Credit course,  we will explore the 5 characteristics that lenders use to assess the overall creditworthiness of potential borrowers: Character, Capacity, Capital, Collateral, and Condition.

We will explain each of the 5 Cs in details including:

  • The definition of each characteristic
  • The importance of this characteristic in credit application process
  • How to access the characteristic using different tools and resources



At the end of each chapter, we will put it all together in a case study. You will read the results of a company's management assessment, financial analysis, business and industry analysis, and identify the strengths and weaknesses of this company's credit.



5 Cs of Credit Learning Objectives

Upon completing this course, you will be able to: 

  • Explain each characteristic in the 5 Cs of credit framework
  • Identify the key credit strengths and weaknesses of a company by examining various sources of information
  • Discuss how the 5 Cs of credit are used to assess the borrower



5 Cs of Credit Is a Required Course of CFI's CBCA® Program

CFI's Certified Banking & Credit Analyst (CBCA)® Program offers skills include credit evaluation, documentation, and review procedures. For beginners to advanced users, the CBCA® program is designed to help you become a world-class credit analyst. 


Who Should Take This CBCA® Course?

This 5 Cs of Credit course is perfect for any aspiring credit analysts working in insurance, underwriting, rating agencies, commercial lending, corporate credit analysis, and other areas of credit evaluation.

Become a certified Commercial Banking & Credit Analyst (CBCA)™

5 Cs of Credit is part of the Commercial Banking & Credit Analyst (CBCA)™ certification, which includes 36 courses.

Commercial Banking & Credit Analyst (CBCA)™ Certification
  • Skills Learned Financial Analysis, Credit Structuring, Risk Management
  • Career Prep Commercial Banking, Credit Analyst, Private Lending

Path To Certification

Prep Courses

7 courses from beginner to intermediate level.

01Optional

Core Courses

16 courses from beginner to intermediate level.

02Required

Elective Courses

11 courses in advanced and intermediate levels.

03Optional

Get Certified

Submit your CBCA™ checklist and order your certificate.

CBCA Certificate 04Required

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How the Certification Works

Commercial Banking & Credit Analyst (CBCA)™ courses are offered 100% online, allowing you the flexibility to start the Commercial Banking & Credit Analyst (CBCA)™ program anytime and learn when it’s most convenient for you.

The program is a part of the All Access Subscription, which includes all programs and courses.

CFI courses are designed by instructors with over 21 years of financial analyst training experience.

Students must complete all core and elective courses (18 in total) and demonstrate mastery of the topics through successful completion of course materials, quizzes, and assessments.
Within 48 hours of program completion, your Blockchain Verified (CBCA)™ Certification will be emailed to you.

What Our Students Say

5 Cs OF CREDIT
Very good content with relevant case studies and wonderful presentation.

VENUGOPAL RAJAMANURI

Very instructive!
This course is very complete and instructive, and it's the same thing for all other CBCA courses. Thanks to CFI for the efforts made for delivering high-quality courses.

Kharis Damorou

Highly recommend.
Highly recommend.

Francine Fabiola PETATO TEWO

information is useful and communication is clear

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