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NITA AccreditedAdvancedPhysical + Virtual5 daysTOCR364

Training on Credit Risk Analysis Essentials

Elevate your financial analysis skills. Learn to evaluate credit risk, understand key metrics, and protect your organization from potential loss.

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru

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Duration

5 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Advanced

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

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Overview

About this programme

Credit risk is one of the most significant risks faced by financial institutions and businesses alike. Understanding how to evaluate, measure, and manage credit risk is essential for ensuring sound lending practices, protecting assets, and supporting sustainable growth.

This course introduces participants to the fundamentals of credit risk analysis, including risk assessment frameworks, financial statement analysis, credit scoring, portfolio management, and regulatory considerations. Through practical case studies, participants will learn how to identify warning signs, evaluate borrower creditworthiness, and apply risk mitigation techniques.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

  • Credit analysts and loan officers

  • Risk management professionals

  • Corporate and commercial bankers

  • Finance professionals involved in lending decisions

  • Regulators and compliance officers

  • Business managers seeking insight into credit risk

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

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

  • Explain the key principles of credit risk and its impact on business.

  • Analyze financial statements to assess borrower creditworthiness.

  • Apply credit scoring models and rating systems.

  • Identify red flags and early warning signals in credit analysis.

  • Develop strategies for managing credit portfolios effectively.

  • Understand regulatory and compliance requirements related to credit risk.

  • Apply lessons from real-world case studies to strengthen credit decisions.

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Introduction to Credit Risk

  • Definition and types of credit risk

  • The role of credit risk management in financial stability

  • Case Study: Lessons from a major credit default

Module 2: Credit Assessment and Financial Analysis

  • Evaluating financial statements for credit decisions

  • Key ratios and indicators of creditworthiness

  • Case Study: Analyzing a borrower’s financial health

Module 3: Credit Scoring and Risk Rating Systems

  • Credit scoring models and methodologies

  • Internal vs. external credit ratings

  • Case Study: Designing a credit scoring framework

Module 4: Credit Risk Mitigation and Portfolio Management

  • Collateral, guarantees, and covenants

  • Diversification and portfolio risk management

  • Case Study: Managing risk in a loan portfolio

Module 5: Regulation, Compliance, and Emerging Trends

  • Basel framework and regulatory requirements

  • Emerging trends: fintech, AI, and digital credit risk tools

  • Case Study: How technology is transforming credit risk analysis

Impact

Where the change lands

Organizational Impact

  • Stronger risk assessment capabilities for lending decisions

  • Reduced exposure to credit defaults and financial losses

  • Improved compliance with regulatory requirements

  • Enhanced decision-making in credit approvals and portfolio management

Individual Impact

  • Practical skills in credit analysis and borrower evaluation

  • Improved ability to analyze financial statements for credit decisions

  • Understanding of credit scoring and risk mitigation techniques

  • Greater confidence in managing and reducing credit risk exposure

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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FAQs

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To teach you the core principles of credit risk analysis, enabling you to assess a borrower's creditworthiness, manage risk, and make sound lending decisions.

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For corporate teams

Training 10+ professionals?

We deliver Training on Credit Risk Analysis Essentials 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.