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NITA AccreditedIntermediatePhysical + Virtual5 daysTOCM539

Training on Credit Management, Debt Collection and Accounts Receivables

Enhance your skills in credit management, debt collection, and receivables control to boost financial efficiency and reduce bad debts.

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru

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Duration

5 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Intermediate

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

All materials

Overview

About this programme

This course provides participants with the practical knowledge and analytical tools to manage credit, minimize bad debts, and enhance cash flow through effective receivables and collection management. It covers the entire credit lifecycle from customer assessment and policy development to collection techniques and legal compliance. Participants will also gain insights into negotiation strategies, risk management, and the use of technology to streamline credit operations.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

  • Credit and accounts receivable officers

  • Finance, treasury, and accounting professionals

  • Business owners and entrepreneurs

  • Risk and compliance officers

  • Collections managers and debt recovery specialists

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Develop and implement practical credit management strategies

  • Assess customer creditworthiness using financial and behavioral indicators

  • Apply effective negotiation and collection techniques

  • Understand legal frameworks governing debt management

  • Use performance metrics and technology to optimize receivables

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Credit Management Fundamentals and Policy Development

  • The role of credit in business sustainability

  • Principles and objectives of credit control

  • Designing effective credit policies and approval procedures

  • Identifying and managing credit risks

  • Case Study: Developing a credit policy for a medium-sized enterprise


Module 2: Assessing Creditworthiness and Managing Accounts Receivable

  • Financial analysis for customer evaluation

  • Setting credit limits and monitoring exposure

  • Managing receivables aging and collections follow-up

  • Leveraging automation tools and ERP systems for receivable management

  • Case Study: Implementing an accounts receivable control dashboard


Module 3: Debt Collection Strategies and Negotiation Techniques

  • Structuring collection processes and communication strategies

  • Managing overdue accounts and delinquent clients

  • Negotiation psychology and persuasive communication

  • Conflict resolution and maintaining customer relationships

  • Case Study: Negotiating successful debt recovery without losing clients


Module 4: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Credit and Debt Management

  • Legal frameworks governing credit and debt recovery

  • Rights and obligations of creditors and debtors

  • Ethical practices in debt collection and data protection compliance

  • Handling disputes and enforcement actions professionally

  • Case Study: Managing compliance challenges in corporate debt collection


Module 5: Credit Risk Control, Monitoring, and Performance Evaluation

  • Credit risk indicators and performance measurement tools

  • Using data analytics for forecasting and early warning signs

  • Improving internal controls and preventing bad debts

  • Building a customer-focused credit and collection culture

  • Case Study: Credit performance review and improvement action plan

Impact

Where the change lands

Organizational Impact:

  • Improved liquidity and cash flow through efficient credit policies

  • Reduced financial losses from overdue accounts and bad debts

  • Enhanced client relationships through ethical debt management practices

Individual Impact:

  • Stronger analytical and decision-making skills in credit operations

  • Enhanced ability to recover debts and manage customer accounts

  • Confidence in applying best practices for credit control and compliance

Dates and locations

Upcoming intakes

Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.

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Finance, accounting, and credit professionals managing customer accounts and collections.

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For corporate teams

Training 10+ professionals?

We deliver Training on Credit Management, Debt Collection and Accounts Receivables in-house at your offices, at a venue we arrange, or fully virtual. Customise the curriculum against your KPIs, and get a bespoke price for the cohort size you need.