Participants

Who will benefit from this course?

Anyone who needs to have in-depth knowledge of:

  • Trade Finance
  • International Business
  • International Risk Assessment Mitigation
  • Procurement and Supply Chain
  • Cash & Treasury

Who should participate?

This online, instructor-led international course has attracted participants with diverse backgrounds and professional experiences - from people who are just entering the field of international credit and junior credit analysts, to international credit managers, VP’s and Directors of Credit.

Participants from more than 40 different countries have taken this course.

What are the course fees? 

The course fees include all online materials and the CICP exam. If registration is received 30 days prior to course date, the registration fees are:

  • FCIB Members: $950
  • NACM Members: $995
  • Non-Members: $1990

After that date fees increase.

Once I register, when can I expect to receive login instructions? 

Login instructions are emailed to participants on the Friday before the course date. You will be able to login on the actual course start date.

What is the Withdrawal Policy?

ICRM students who withdraw before the end of week four are eligible for 50% of their tuition fee to be applied only to the next course session.

How long do participants spend on the class materials? Is participation required?

Students should be prepared to spend an average of 5-7 hours per week on the course. Participation is required.

“Group share” assignments and discussions are a required aspect of this course and each module is different.  One of the benefits of this course is the  sharing with other students, allowing them to learn from each other’s experiences.

Do I have to be logged into the course at a certain time each day?

No, the course is designed to give you the flexibility and convenience that most credit professionals need – the course is accessible from wherever you have internet access.

What is the course structure?

The course covers a total of (10) modules, a new module assigned each week, quizzes, course discussions and upon successful completion of the course the student is eligible to take the CICP certification exam.

Students are encouraged to stay current with their completion of course work. You must complete assignments, modules and quizzes prior to the close of the course.

A knowledgeable instructor is available to provide guidance and answer your questions.

Grading Philosophy

FCIB believes that grading for a course should not only test knowledge, but also how that knowledge is used. Since an important part of credit and risk management depends on successful interaction with internal and external customers, interaction among the students and the instructor is considered critical to successfully completing the online program.

Grading Policy

This course is designed to prepare students for the Certified International Credit Professional (CICP) designation. Students who complete the course successfully will be eligible to take the certification exam.

To successfully complete the course, students must:

  1. Must actively participate in the course by completing all of the course assignments, including reading all course materials, listening to any embedded recordings.
  2. Achieve 70% or higher on post-module quizzes. (Modules have a quiz at the end of the section’s last lesson.) Quizzes are a mixture of true-false and multiple choice questions.
  3. Complete and submit the online course evaluation prior to taking the final exam.

Are there any textbooks or materials that are needed?

No, FCIB supplies all of the necessary materials online.

CICP Exam

Is the CICP certification exam “online?”

The CICP certification examination is an “online” exam where students are able to pick any 4-hour window during the week following the end of the course in which to take the final exam.

Is there an extra fee to take the exam?

The exam fee is included in your ICRM course fee. There is NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR THE EXAM.

What is in the final exam?

The CICP exam is comprised of (100) multiple choice and True/False questions. We recommend that you take the exam as soon as possible to take advantage of the freshness of the accumulated knowledge from the course while allowing for more time to retake the exam should it be required.

What happens if I fail the CICP exam?

The passing grade for the CICP exam is 70% or higher. In the event that a participant scores below the passing grade, they will have the opportunity to retake the exam for a $150 administrative fee. FCIB encourages participants to contact their instructor for counsel and advice prior to retaking the exam. The week following the initial exam period will be available for additional retake opportunities. There is no limit to the number of times a participant may retake the exam, however, participants must successfully pass the exam during the two-week exam period in order to earn the CICP designation.