Overview

5 Cs of Credit Overview

In this 5 Cs of Credit course, we will explore the five characteristics lenders use to assess the overall creditworthiness of potential borrowers: Character, Capacity, Capital, Collateral, and Condition.

We will explain each of the 5 Cs in detail, including:

  • The definition of each characteristic
  • The importance of this characteristic in the credit application process
  • How to access the characteristic using different tools and resources

At the end of each chapter, we will put it all together in a case study. You will read the results of a company’s management assessment, financial analysis, business, and industry analysis and identify the strengths and weaknesses of this company’s credit.

Who should take this course?

This 5 Cs of Credit course is perfect for any aspiring credit analysts working in insurance, underwriting, rating agencies, commercial lending, corporate credit analysis, and other areas of credit evaluation.

5 Cs of Credit Learning Objectives

  • Explain each characteristic in the 5 Cs of Credit framework
  • Identify the key credit strengths and weaknesses of a company by examining various sources of information
  • Discuss how the 5 Cs of credit are used to assess the borrower

Prerequisite Courses

Recommended courses to complete before taking this course.

5 Cs of Credit
4.9

Level 2

44min

100% online and self-paced

Field of Study: Finance

NASBA CPE Credits: 1.5

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This Course is Part of the Following Programs

Why stop here? Expand your skills and show your expertise with the professional certifications, specializations, and CPE credits you’re already on your way to earning.

Commercial Banking & Credit Analyst (CBCA®) Certification

  • Skills Learned Financial Analysis, Credit Structuring, Risk Management
  • Career Prep Commercial Banking, Credit Analyst, Private Lending

Risk Management Specialization

  • Skills You’ll Gain Risk Identification, Regulatory Analysis, Risk Measurement, Risk Mitigation
  • Great For: Market Risk Analyst, Credit Risk Analyst, Compliance Officer, consulting, Enterprise Risk Manager, Audit

What Our Members Say

Engaging and very well structured!
I would recommend to anyone wanting to improve their credit skills

Vamsi Krishnan Paluri

Great!
Well explained, wealth of information

Navin Yadav

5 Cs of Credit
The course materials were engaging, clear, and informative.

Paula Forrest

very good course
very well structured informative, easy to understand & follow.

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