Credit Ratings - Online

This course explains the internal ratings systems followed by banks and financial institutions. It includes a discussion of the Basel Committee's Internal Ratings-Based (IRB) approach and concludes with the external credit rating and its importance for lenders.

This is an online self study course that can be globally accessed 24/7 from any internet enabled computer. Access is for 91 days. Certificates with earned credits will be awarded upon successful completion.

También, se ofrece este curso en Español. Llamada para más información.


Every professional involved in the global financial services industry (as a provider, user, regulator or advisor of product/services, marketplace/exchange)
Students will be able to:
  • Understand methodologies for rating credits
  • Discuss factors considered for credit analysis and scoring
  • Understand calibration and validation of the arrived at credit scores
  • Use credit rating practices of specialized rating agencies
  • Understand Basel’s internal rating–based approach to mitigate credit risk
Familiarity with basic financial concepts
  • Corporate Credit Analysis - Online
  • Credit Analysis - Online
  • Counterparty Credit Risk - Online
  • Credit Risk Modeling - Online
  • Overview of Credit Portfolio Risk Management - VIRTUAL RECORDING
  • También, se ofrece este curso en Español. Llamada para más información.
    Internal Rating systems
    Topics covered include:
    • The architecture of internal rating systems
    • Operating design of rating systems
    • Uses of internal risk grades
    Duration: 1 hour

    Internal rating based approach
    Topics covered include:
    • Overview to IRB approach
    • IRB framework for corporate exposure
    • IRB framework for other exposures
    • Implementation issues
    Duration: 1 hour

    External Rating
    Topics covered include:
    • Well known credit rating agencies
    • Rating process
    • Credit scoring and its types
    Duration: 1 hour

    Job Aids & Take Aways
    • Disclosures
    • Regulations
    • References

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