This course provides a structured introduction to evaluating credit quality in corporate issuers. Learners examine credit risk fundamentals, the role of credit ratings, the “4 Cs” of credit analysis, and key financial ratios used to assess borrower risk and bond pricing. Through practical examples, participants learn how analysts interpret credit metrics to inform lending, investment, and risk management decisions.


您将学到什么
Explain the concept of credit risk and how it affects pricing in bonds.
Discuss the four Cs (Capacity, Collateral, Covenants, and Character) of standard credit analysis.
Analyze statements, calculate ratios to gauge borrower risk and its impact on debt pricing.
Compare different types of bonds based on their credit ratings and explain the meaning behind those ratings.
您将获得的技能
- Financial Accounting
- Analysis
- Loans
- Financial Analysis
- Lending and Underwriting
- Financial Market
- Credit Risk
- Risk Management
- Commercial Lending
- Financial Acumen
- Market Data
- Securities (Finance)
- Consumer Lending
- Equities
- Financial Statements
- Balance Sheet
- Cash Flows
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Business Metrics
- Risk Analysis
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In this module, you’ll learn the foundations of credit analysis, including how credit risk fits within overall investment risk and how bonds are priced. You’ll explore the four Cs of credit analysis—capacity, collateral, covenants, and character—to assess borrower quality and repayment likelihood. Through practical examples and clear frameworks, you’ll gain the skills to evaluate issuers, understand bond valuation, and make informed credit decisions.
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9个视频3篇阅读材料2个作业
In this module, you’ll learn how to assess creditworthiness by evaluating financial statements, analyzing key ratios, and interpreting credit ratings. You’ll explore how assets, liabilities, profitability, and cash flow sustainability inform credit risk. You’ll also master the use of leverage, coverage, and profitability ratios, and understand the methodologies behind credit ratings, default probabilities, and loss recovery. Through expert-led videos, practical exercises, and real-world case studies, you’ll develop the skills to conduct thorough financial and credit analysis, enabling sound lending and investment decisions.
涵盖的内容
13个视频3篇阅读材料4个作业
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已于 Oct 22, 2024审阅
The teacher is really good, concepts are clear and easy to follow
已于 Jun 15, 2024审阅
This course has helped me enhance my credit analysis skills which is very important part of my job.
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