About the Course
Organizations do not buy credit analysis and risk management training because they want theory, they buy it because they need credit judgments they can defend under scrutiny, including borrower assessment, financial ratio analysis, risk grading, covenant monitoring, and portfolio review. In practice, that means you need to work confidently with the 5 Cs of Credit, liquidity and leverage ratios, early warning indicators, and structured credit memo logic while keeping decisions aligned with internal policy and borrower behavior. The course uses named credit tools and frameworks so the work is concrete rather than generic.
You will move from isolated techniques to a repeatable credit analysis system. The course shows you how to read financial statements, apply the 5 Cs of Credit, construct borrower risk ratings, and document mitigation actions using a credit memo and portfolio monitoring template. You will practice hands-on with ratio analysis, credit scoring logic, covenant review, and scenario-based assessment, and you will be introduced to model concepts such as stress testing and early warning dashboards at an operational level rather than a full technical-engineering level. This course teaches practical credit analysis through financial statement review, borrower evaluation, and risk mitigation design so you can make clearer lending recommendations and monitor exposures with more consistency.
Credit teams also work under real constraints: incomplete financial records, changing borrower conditions, pressure to grow lending volume, and higher expectations for digital reporting and faster turnaround. This 5-day course is designed for professionals who must deliver quality credit analysis in live operating environments, not idealized casebooks, and it keeps the focus on usable outputs that fit day-to-day lending workflows.
Target Audience
This course is designed for professionals who review credit applications, assess borrower strength, and monitor exposure in lending or finance roles.
- Credit Analysts who assess financial statements and borrower repayment capacity
- Loan Officers who prepare lending recommendations and credit files
- Relationship Managers who evaluate borrower performance and covenant trends
- Credit Managers who oversee approval quality and portfolio discipline
- Risk Analysts who track early warning signals and concentration exposure
- Corporate Banking Officers who structure facilities and document risk rationale
- SME Lending Specialists who assess informal records and cash flow patterns
- Treasury Analysts who review counterparty credit exposure and limits
- Finance Managers who support borrower analysis and internal credit controls
- Internal Auditors who review credit files, approvals, and monitoring evidence
Course Objectives
This course equips you to plan, execute, and measure credit analysis and risk management initiatives that improve borrower assessment, strengthen portfolio control, and support defensible lending decisions.
- Assess borrower strength using the 5 Cs of Credit, financial statements, and credit reports.
- Apply liquidity, profitability, solvency, and efficiency ratios to lending decisions.
- Design a borrower risk rating summary using a structured credit memo format.
- Build covenant trackers and early warning indicators for ongoing portfolio monitoring.
- Calculate debt service coverage ratio, leverage, and liquidity signals from borrower accounts.
- Evaluate credit files against internal policy, approval limits, and documented risk mitigants.
- Navigate credit committee expectations, collateral terms, and risk acceptance thresholds.
- Synthesize financial analysis into a concise lending recommendation and monitoring action plan.
Requirements & Prerequisites
Participants should have a basic understanding of lending or finance terminology, plus working familiarity with income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. Prior credit exposure is helpful but not mandatory, and no programming is required. The course introduces analytical tools such as credit ratios, risk ratings, covenant tracking, and scenario review at an applied operational level.
Local Application and Business Return in Denmark
How participants can apply the training in local operating conditions, and the return their organisation can plan for.
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Expected ROI
Training Methodology
This is a practical, outcome-driven course designed to turn credit analysis and risk management aspiration into measurable action and credible reporting.
Methodology includes:
- Hands-on ratio calculation using borrower financial statements and DSCR templates.
- Scenario simulation of a borderline lending case under tightening cash flow conditions.
- Risk assessment using the 5 Cs of Credit checklist and scoring sheet.
- Stakeholder mapping of credit analyst, approver, committee, and portfolio monitoring responsibilities.
- Case study analysis across SME lending, corporate banking, consumer credit, and trade finance.
- Group workshop producing a credit memo and borrower risk rating under time constraints.
- Reflection exercise comparing current credit review practices against portfolio monitoring benchmarks.
Upcoming Sessions
Next available dates worldwide
Certification
Recognized credentials that advance your career
Participants who complete the Credit Analysis and Risk Management Training Program earn a Trainingcred Certificate of Achievement, demonstrating professional competence and alignment with global standards in learning and development.
NITA Accredited
Accredited by the National Industrial Training Authority, ensuring programs meet nationally recognized standards of quality and relevance.
CPD Certified
Recognized by the CPD Certification Service, ensuring every program meets internationally benchmarked standards of professional excellence.
Why this course earns its place on your CV
Accredited training, practitioner trainers, and peers on the same career track — the three things real expertise is built on.
Career Advancement
- Unlock executive roles with top-tier credit analysis and risk management skills.
- Boost your earning potential through industry-recognized certification in risk management.
- Accelerate your finance career with advanced, actionable credit analysis techniques.
Expert Delivery
- Learn from leading finance professionals with decades of real-world experience.
- Benefit from personalized feedback on real case studies from senior credit analysts.
- Engage with cutting-edge risk management tools taught by industry experts.
Practical Skills Application
- Apply your skills immediately with hands-on training in current credit analysis software.
- Master the art of minimizing risks and maximizing returns in any financial landscape.
- Transform data into strategic insights with actionable credit risk evaluation methods.
Tools and platforms relevant to this field
Examples Denmark teams may encounter, and that may be featured in training where they support the confirmed course scope.
These are field-relevant examples, not a promise that every tool will be covered. Exact coverage depends on the confirmed course scope, participant needs, and delivery format.
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Microsoft Power BI MicrosoftUsed by credit teams to monitor portfolio concentrations, delinquency trends, covenant breaches, and exception reporting in dashboards that support faster review cycles.
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SAP S/4HANA SAPUsed in larger Danish firms for finance and customer credit workflows that need integrated exposure tracking, receivables monitoring, and management reporting.
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Sage Intacct SageUsed by finance teams in smaller and mid-sized organisations to support invoice visibility, cash flow analysis, and basic credit control processes.
