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ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN DOCUMENTARY CREDITS (ADDC)

A Professional Qualification in Documentary Credit Operations

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An instructor-led practical e-learning programme that builds job-ready capability in banking trade finance operations. From fundamentals to expert-level systematic study of documentary credit operations.

4–6 months recommended • 12 months access • Certificate on completion

Who Should Take This Course

The ADDC programme is ideal for:

  • Trade finance professionals who want to develop expert-level capability in LC issuance, advising, confirmation, and document examination
  • Export–import documentation and logistics executives who need a clear understanding of ICC rules to prepare compliant documents and ensure smooth payment realisation
  • BBA/MBA (Foreign Trade) students who must understand the operational role of LCs and ICC rules to manage payment risks, coordinate with logistics teams, and interpret trade documentation accurately
  • Graduates from any discipline aspiring to build job-ready skills for high-demand trade finance operations roles in multinational banks

Programme Overview

The Advanced Diploma in Documentary Credits (ADDC) is a structured e-learning programme designed to build strong operational capability in documentary credit processes.
It covers the complete LC lifecycle—from foundational concepts to advanced operational practice—through instructor-led video lessons, realistic simulations, and case-based analysis.
The programme enables learners to interpret ICC rules accurately and to understand the compliance, regulatory, and risk-management requirements that govern documentary credit operations.

Key Features

  • Expert-led training by an experienced trade finance professional
  • High-quality studio-recorded video lessons for clear concept delivery
  • Module-wise study materials and assessments to reinforce learning
  • Simulation-based learning covering core LC processes
  • 24/7 flexible access to all classes and study resources
  • Dedicated mentor support for personalised doubt clarification

What You Will Learn

  • The complete LC lifecycle: issuance, advising, confirmation, amendments, document checking, and reimbursements
  • Application of ICC rules: UCP 600, ISBP 821, URR 725, eUCP, and Incoterms 2020
  • Trade compliance and risk-management practices relevant to LC operations
  • Simulation-based learning: LC issuance, advising & confirmation, and document examination covering all issues addressed in ISBP 821

Programme Duration

4–6 months, with 12 months of access to all training resources.

Assessment & Certification

Section A: Core Concepts
Section B: Practical Simulations

A minimum score of 60% is required to award: Advanced Diploma in Documentary Credits (ADDC)

Yes. ADDC provides practical clarity on LC operations, ICC rules, and documentation practices, enabling students to produce stronger, more accurate, and NAAC-aligned project reports.

Yes. ADDC fits NAAC requirements for a Value-Added / Skill-Enhancement Course, offering structured learning outcomes, module-wise assessments, and industry relevance that enhances institutional quality metrics.

The Advanced Diploma in Documentary Credits (ADDC) is an instructor-led qualification that covers the full LC lifecycle with practical simulations, rule-based learning, and structured assessments.

The programme is taught by Balaji KAS, a Senior Trade Finance Practitioner & Trainer with over 30 years of experience in international trading, banking trade operations, and professional training.

No. ADDC is designed to build understanding from fundamental concepts to advanced, industry-relevant simulations, making it suitable even for learners with no prior exposure to trade operations.

Progress is monitored module by module. After completing each module’s study material, learners take an assessment to measure their understanding before moving ahead.

Yes. The scope and depth of ADDC’s curriculum are highly relevant to industry needs. The programme aligns closely with the requirements of banking trade finance operations, export–import documentation, and logistics roles. Many multinational banks value the operational readiness of learners trained by IFTS.

Yes. ADDC develops practical skills required in trade finance processing units of multinational banks, including LC handling, document checking, and rule-based compliance. While no course can guarantee employment, ADDC significantly improves career readiness for trade operations roles.

CDCS (LIBF) and CDCE (ICC Academy) are globally recognised certification exams and are generally recommended for professionals who already have trade finance experience. However, these certifications are expensive, follow a self-study, exam-only model, and CDCS certification requires renewal every three years.

ADDC, on the other hand, provides an affordable, instructor-led learning experience with clear study material, practical simulations, and comprehensive coverage of all concepts relevant to CDCS and CDCE.

This structured approach enables learners to master the subject, gain practical competence, and build confidence — even if they are beginners or unable to afford international certification exams.

In today’s trade operations environment, practical expertise and operational competence carry more real-world value than holding an expensive certification, especially for entry-level and mid-level roles. ADDC equips learners with this hands-on capability, making it an accessible pathway to becoming a subject matter expert in documentary credits.

Yes. ADDC includes simulations for LC issuance, advising, confirmation, and document checking using ISBP 821. These simulations reflect actual workflows used in multinational bank trade operations.

ADDC covers the full LC lifecycle along with conceptual and rule-based learning under UCP 600, ISBP 821, URR 725, eUCP, and Incoterms® 2020. This combination provides both theoretical clarity and real-world operational understanding.

ADDC offers clear study material, instructor-led explanations, module-wise assessments, and practical simulations. This structured, step-by-step learning path helps even beginners understand complex LC concepts and develop strong operational confidence.

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