Description

Course Name: Certified Supply Chain Finance Analyst

Global Occupational Skill Standard – GOSS ID: GOSS/TL/CSCFA/V1

Eligibility: Graduation or Equivalent or minimum 2 years of relevant experience (experience-based learners can directly enroll and certify).

Objective: The Certified Supply Chain Finance Analyst course is designed to equip professionals with the financial expertise and analytical tools required to manage, optimize, and finance supply chain activities. The course covers the fundamentals of supply chain finance (SCF), working capital management, trade credit, buyer-supplier financing models, factoring, reverse factoring, dynamic discounting, and inventory financing.

Certification: Within 5 days after Completion of Online Assessment.

Get ready to join the Journey to become a GSDCI Certified Professional  – International Certification and Assessment Body.

Steps to become a GSDCI Certified Professional:

Step 1: Select your certification you want to pursue.

Step 2: Click on get certified tab, new pop up window will open.

Step 3: Click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to billing details page.

Step 4: Fill your details and click on pay certification fee, You will be redirected to payment gateway, pay fee by any available options like Card(Debit/Credit), Wallet, Paytm, Net banking, UPI and Google pay.

Step 5: You will get Login Credentials of Online E-Books and Online assessment link on your email id, within 48 hrs of payment.

Step 6: After completion of the online assessment, the soft copy of your certificate will be sent to your registered email ID within 5 days.

Assessment Modules:

Module 1: Fundamentals of Supply Chain Finance (SCF): Overview of Supply Chain Finance and Its Importance, Difference Between Trade Finance and Supply Chain Finance, Key Stakeholders in SCF Ecosystem, Role of SCF in Enhancing Working Capital, Types of SCF Programs (Payables, Receivables, Inventory), Responsibilities of a Supply Chain Finance Analyst.

Module 2: Financial Instruments and SCF Models: Reverse Factoring and Dynamic Discounting, Factoring and Forfaiting Mechanisms, Inventory Financing and Warehouse Receipts, Purchase Order and Pre-shipment Financing, Letters of Credit and Bank Guarantees, Comparison of SCF Models and Use Cases.

Module 3: Risk Management in Supply Chain Finance: Types of Financial Risks in SCF (Credit, Operational, Currency), Risk Mitigation Tools and Techniques, Supplier Credit Risk Assessment, Compliance with KYC and AML Guidelines, Role of Insurance and Credit Guarantees, Case Studies on Risk Failures and Recovery.

Module 4: Technology and Digital SCF Platforms: Overview of Digital SCF Platforms and Fintech Solutions, Integration with ERP and Procurement Systems, Blockchain and Smart Contracts in SCF, Role of E-invoicing and E-documentation, Data Analytics for Credit Scoring and Payment Behavior, Cybersecurity and Data Privacy in Financial Transactions.

Module 5: Legal, Regulatory, and Taxation Aspects: Legal Framework Governing SCF Agreements, Regulatory Bodies and Compliance Standards, Cross-Border SCF and Trade Regulations, Taxation on SCF Transactions, Documentation and Audit Trails, Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Mechanisms.

Module 6: Performance Measurement and Strategic Impact: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in SCF Programs, Impact of SCF on Cash Flow and Working Capital, Supplier Engagement and Adoption Strategies, ROI Calculation for SCF Implementation, Continuous Improvement in SCF Programs, Future Trends in Supply Chain Finance and Sustainable Financing.

GSDCI Online Assessment Detail:

• Duration- 60 minutes.
• Number of Questions- 30.
• Number of Questions from each module: 5.
• Language: English.
• Exam Type: Multiple Choice Questions.
• Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 50%.
• There is no negative marking in any module.

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