1. Why Should I Attend this Course? (The Course Aim)

International trade operations rely heavily on Letters of Credit (LCs) as a trusted method of payment between importers and exporters. This course aims to equip participants with in-depth knowledge and practical skills to manage documentary credits effectively—from initiation and issuance to examination, negotiation, and settlement.

By mastering the complete LC process, you will gain the confidence to minimize risks, comply with international trade regulations, and ensure smooth, error-free execution of import and export transactions.

2. Who Should Attend this Course? (Target Audience)

This course is ideal for professionals involved in trade finance, operations, or documentation, including:

• Trade Finance Officers and Specialists
• Documentary Credit Officers
• Import/Export Coordinators and Logistics Executives
• Relationship Managers dealing with corporate clients
• Compliance and Risk Officers in trade-related departments
• Bankers, Accountants, and Consultants seeking advanced knowledge of LCs

3. Our Course Methodology

At LOGOS Prime, we adopt an interactive and practice-oriented learning approach combining theory with real-world trade documentation cases. Participants will engage in:

• Practical exercises on LC document preparation and examination.
• Case studies simulating import and export transactions.
• Workshops and discussions on UCP 600, ISBP, and Incoterms applications.
• Role-based scenarios between issuing, advising, confirming, and negotiating banks.

This methodology ensures that each participant can directly apply the concepts within their professional environment.

4. Objectives of this Training Course

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

• Understand the full life cycle of Letters of Credit (LCs) and their role in trade finance.
• Identify the types of LCs and their appropriate usage for various trade transactions.
• Apply the UCP 600 and ISBP 745 rules accurately in LC operations.
• Examine and verify documents to avoid discrepancies and financial exposure.
• Coordinate effectively with banks, clients, and shipping agents to ensure smooth transaction flow.
• Handle discrepancies, amendments, and reimbursements with professional accuracy.
• Strengthen operational controls, reduce compliance risks, and improve customer satisfaction.