This course offers a strategic introduction to credit evaluation, credit analysis, and fixed income financial instruments, combining analytical frameworks with practical tools used in real-world credit risk analysis and management. Designed for professionals, it helps build a strong understanding of what credit analysis in banking involves and how institutions apply a structured credit analysis process to assess financial health, creditworthiness, and investment potential.

Learners will explore essential components of credit risk analysis, including widely used credit risk assessment models, credit risk assessment techniques, and credit risk analysis frameworks. The course also covers corporate credit risk analysis and broader financial and credit risk analysis, enabling participants to evaluate both financial and non-financial factors that influence credit decisions.

A key focus of the course is on fixed income instruments, with detailed coverage of examples of fixed income instruments such as bonds, structured products, and loans. Participants will gain clarity on how these instruments function across markets and how to evaluate the credit quality of bonds before investing.

Through hands-on exercises and real-world case studies, learners will apply concepts to practical scenarios - developing the ability to understand how to do credit analysis of a company, use relevant credit risk assessment tools, and gain insight into how credit risk is calculated using both qualitative judgment and quantitative approaches.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to perform fundamental credit analysis, interpret credit ratings, and approach credit risk assessment with greater precision and strategic insight.

This course is designed for finance professionals aiming to deepen their expertise in credit risk assessment and financial risk management, including:

• Financial analysts and aspiring credit risk analysts

• Professionals in banking, NBFCs, and credit rating agencies

• Fixed income traders, portfolio managers, and investment professionals

• Individuals pursuing a credit analysis course or a credit risk analyst certification

It is also suitable for investors and professionals looking to better understand how to evaluate a company’s creditworthiness and make informed credit and investment decisions.

Prerequisites

To get the most out of this course, participants should have:

• A basic understanding of financial concepts such as time value of money, interest rates, and financial statements

• Familiarity with Excel and basic quantitative skills

No prior experience in credit risk analysis or fixed income markets is required. However, a background in finance, accounting, or investment will enhance the learning experience.

Course Learning Objectives

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

• Execute credit evaluation using structured credit risk assessment models and industry-standard frameworks

• Perform credit risk analysis and apply key credit risk assessment techniques

• Evaluate various fixed-income financial instruments and understand their risk characteristics across markets

• Interpret credit ratings and conduct credit rating and risk analysis for better investment decision-making

• Apply financial statement analysis to assess issuer creditworthiness and support effective credit decisions