International Trade Finance and Instruments: Operational, Documentation, and Legal

Introduction to International Trade Finance • Overview of international trade finance • Importance of trade finance in global commerce • Key players and stakeholders in trade finance • Trade Finance Instruments • Letters of Credit (LCs) • Types of LCs • Structure and components of LCs • Benefits and limitations of LCs • Bank Guarantees • Types of bank guarantees • Structure and components of bank guarantees • Benefits and limitations of bank guarantees • Standby Letters of Credit (SBLCs) • Types of SBLCs • Structure and components of SBLCs • Benefits and limitations of SBLCs • Other Trade Finance Instruments • Forfaiting • Definition and types of forfaiting • Structure and components of forfaiting • Benefits and limitations of forfaiting • Factoring • Definition and types of factoring • Structure and components of factoring • Benefits and limitations of factoring • Operational Aspects of Trade Finance • Trade Finance Documentation • Commercial Invoices • Structure and components of commercial invoices • Importance of commercial invoices in trade finance • Bill of Lading (B/L) • Structure and components of B/L • Importance of B/L in trade finance • Certificate of Origin (CO) • Structure and components of CO • Importance of CO in trade finance • Trade Finance Operations • Payment Terms and Methods • Types of payment terms and methods • Importance of payment terms and methods in trade finance • Trade Finance Risk Management • Credit Risk • Definition and types of credit risk • Strategies for managing credit risk • Country Risk • Definition and types of country risk • Strategies for managing country risk • Legal Aspects of Trade Finance • International Trade Law • United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) • Overview and key provisions of CISG • Importance of CISG in international trade • Trade Finance Dispute Resolution • Arbitration and Mediation • Definition and types of arbitration and mediation • Importance of arbitration and mediation in trade finance dispute resolution • Legal Remedies • Court Proceedings • Definition and types of court proceedings • Importance of court proceedings in trade finance dispute resolution • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) • Definition and types of ADR • Importance of ADR in trade finance dispute resolution

1ST BATCH: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 — Friday, February 6, 2026.

2ND BATCH: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 — Friday, May 29, 2026.

3RD BATCH: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 — Friday, September 25, 2026.

The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and
illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical
experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return
to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively
implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities.