FAQs

ABOUT THE QUALIFICATION

The Global Credit Certificate (GCC) is a professional qualification for whose roles relate to credit. It teaches the principles of credit analysis and their practical application, focusing on practical knowledge and real-life scenarios tools. It is awarded by the Global Institute of Credit Professionals.

The qualification is relevant to both buy and sell-side professionals, particularly those in:

  • Corporate and commercial banking
  • Risk management
  • Credit departments
  • Capital markets
  • Credit research
  • Investment management

  • The syllabus provides a compact, rigorous grounding in credit, designed specifically for those who work in credit related roles.
  • GCC is a practical and modern qualification which focuses on applying credit skills and covers current topics such as ESG and impact of tech on credit.
  • With an enhanced skillset, candidates will be equipped to make better credit decisions and communicate more effectively across the institution.
  • The program is designed and delivered by top credit practitioners, so participants will gain relevant and contemporary knowledge.
  • Successful candidates will be awarded a certificate, will be invited to join the Global Institute of Credit Professionals, and will be allowed to use the MICP designation (‘Member of the Global Institute of Credit Professionals’).

The qualification delivers a complete foundation in modern credit analysis, combining technical credit knowledge with the practical application of underwriting, monitoring and decision‑making. Learners explore how institutional structures, market dynamics and human behaviour shape real‑world credit outcomes, alongside contemporary drivers such as sustainability factors, AI‑enabled workflows and the accelerating impact of financial technology on corporate creditworthiness and the tools credit professionals rely on.

Level 1 builds the analytical core—covering qualitative and quantitative principles, fundamental credit risk assessment, and the essential frameworks used across traditional and private credit markets.

Level 2 focuses on applied judgment, testing candidates through real cases, practical scenarios and behavioural‑finance concepts that drive credit decisioning in institutional settings. It includes a deeper examination of AI in credit, a dedicated exploration of the private credit market along with other evolving forces reshaping today’s credit environment.

All of the GCC trainers have 15+ years of credit experience working for major financial institutions, and have extensive training experience.

GCC is delivered in all major regions: EMEA, APAC and Americas.

The GCC is open to both institutional clients and individuals. You can purchase the GCC through our cohort page. If you would like to learn more about the available options, you can contact us.

You can sign up for the course in our cohort page. For larger groups, please contact us. 

ABOUT THE STUDY OPTIONS

Available study options include live training (in-person and virtual), and a self-study option.

Candidates learn using detailed study notes covering the entire syllabus and via the eLearning resources. Candidates also have access to practice questions, mock exams and case studies. All of the candidate learning resources are available via the online learning portal.

We expect the qualification to take between 50-100 hours of study for each of the two levels. The time will vary depending on the candidate’s prior level of experience. Candidates with no previous experience, who are starting fresh, are likely to need around 100 hours of study (including classroom). Active professionals are likely to need around 50 hours (including classroom).

The shortest time to complete the qualification is 3-6 months for both levels combined, depending on candidate’s experience.

Candidates can access course materials and eLearning via the online learning portal as soon as they have been registered. It is recommended that the candidates complete self-study before coming to the classroom training. Candidates starting the GCC are recommended to follow the study guide.

As the GCC is a designated qualification, customization is not possible. There is, however, flexibility in the delivery method (online-only, in-person, and self-study), as well as the remotely invigilated exams.

ABOUT THE EXAMS

There are 2 levels of exams.

Level 1 Exam has 80 multiple choice questions and lasts 3 hours.
Level 2 Exam has 50 multiple choice questions of which 80% are case study based. It lasts 3 hours.

The exams can be taken remotely or in-person. With remotely invigilated testing, candidates can sit exams at any time and from anywhere in the world. In-person exams are available worldwide at Pearson VUE’s 5,500 testing centers across 180+ countries.

View the training dates here.

The GCC pass mark is not published. However, we recommend that candidates aim to achieve 75-80% in the mock exams for both levels. Achieving the score means that they should be well prepared to pass the actual exams.

Candidates will receive their certificate after successfully passing Level 1 and Level 2 exams. Successful candidates will also be eligible to use the professional designation ‘MICP’ (Member of the Global Institute of Credit Professionals).

When candidates pass the Global Credit Certificate, they are eligible to use the professional designation ‘MICP’ (Member of the Global Institute of Credit Professionals) to demonstrate their expertise. The Institute offers exclusive benefits to GCC alumni.