INDIAN INSTITUTE OF BANKING & FINANCE(AN ISO 9001 - 2008 CERTIFIED ORGANISATION) Kohinoor City, Commercial-II, Tower-1, 2nd Floor, Kirol Road, Kurla West, Mumbai 400 070. Web-site : www.iibf.org.in Certified Credit Officer Course Rules & Syllabus 2016 INTRODUCTION : The world is increasingly getting inter connected and complex. Bank credit mechanism has also undergone phenomenal changes in recent years. Few years ago, credit meant only Cash Credit, Overdraft and Loan. Today quasi credit facilities like Letters of Credit, Bank Guarantees, Co acceptances, Buyer's Credit and Supplier's Credit are gaining predominance. The bank officer dealing with such products should possess a good knowledge of the product itself to assess the risk involved and judge the repayment capacity of the borrower to honour the liabilities within the agreed timeframe. Credit Appraisal and Risk Appraisal can be considered as two sides of the same coin. Hence, when appraisal aspects are being discussed, be it concerning domestic finance or trade finance for international trade, risk aspects are considered so that the credit officer does not lose sight of the same. The course provides a holistic insight into the various dimensionsin bank credit management. OBJECTIVES : - To develop a cadre of credit officers in banks to perform different credit functions across banks - To inculcate advanced skills for handling credit management issues COVERAGE : The course broadly covers : a) Loan Policy e) Working Capital Management b) Credit appraisal f) Export Credits c) Analysis of Financial statements g) Credit Monitoring d) Project Finance h) Management of Impaired Assets etc. TARGET GROUP : - Existing / Newly posted officers in credit department - Persons identified for the credit department - People aspiring to become credit officers in banks METHODOLOGY : Course has two components viz., a) Online examination for 100 marks based on a specially designed courseware on credit management b) Classroom Learning of 5 days in Mumbai or at pre-announced centres. For details of Classroom Learning, Course Structure & Delivery, refer page 3. 1 b) List of Examination centers will be available on the website. Minimum 25 marks for pass out of 50 marks in the Classroom learning. DURATION OF EXAMINATION: The duration of the examination will be of 2 hours.ELIGIBILITY : The examination is open to : - Agraduate in any discipline - Members of the Institute. The schedule of examination and dates for registration will be published on IIBF website.000/-* * Plus Service Tax as applicable (Reg. Photo and 2 . Minimum marks for pass in the subject is 50 out of 100 for online examination 2. (Institute will conduct examination in those centers where there are 20 or more candidates. PERIODICITY AND EXAMINATION CENTRES: a) Examination will be conducted on pre-announced dates published on IIBF Web Site. AAATT3309DSD002) MEDIUM OF EXAMINATION : Examination will be conducted in English only.) PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING FOR EXAMINATION Application for examination should be registered online from the Institute’s website www. PROOF OF IDENTITY Non-members applying for Institute’s examinations/courses are required to attach/ submit a copy of any one of the following documents containing Name. No.000/-* Subsequent each attempt `3.iibf.org. EXAMINATION FEES For Members & Non-Members First two attempts `6.in. Institute conducts examination on half yearly basis. preferably CAIIB SUBJECT OF ONLINE EXAMINATION : Credit Management PASSING CRITERIA: 1. PATTERN OF EXAMINATION: (i) Question Paper will contain 100 objective type multiple choice questions including situation analysis / problem based questions for a total of 100 marks (ii) The examination will be held in Online Mode only (iii) There will NOT be negative marking for wrong answers. however periodicity of the examination may be changed depending upon the requirement of banking industry. However. The table given below further clarifies the situation. Candidates are also to visit the websites of organizations like RBI. etc. the courseware should not be considered as the only source of information while preparing for the examinations. it has been decided that: (i) In respect of the exams to be conducted by the Institute during May / June of a calendar year.Signature at the time of registration of Examination Application. Application without the same shall be liable to be rejected. Therefore. All these sources are important from the examination point of view. Cut-off Date of Guidelines /Important Particulars Developments for Examinations For the exams to be conducted by the 31st December 2015 and 31st December Institute during May / June 2016 and 2016 respectively. Bank Quest. May / June 2017 For the exams to be conducted by the 30th June 2016 and 30th June 2017 Institute during November / December respectively. as banking and finance fields are dynamic. However. SEBI. besides going through other books & publications covering the subject/exam concerned etc. rules and regulations witness rapid changes. instructions / guidelines issued by the regulator(s) and important developments in banking and finance up to 30th June of that year will only be considered for the purpose of inclusion in the question papers. In order to address these issues effectively. Candidates are advised to go through the updates put on the IIBF website from time to time and go through Master Circulars/ Master Directions issued by RBI and publications of IIBF like IIBF Vision. (ii) In respect of the exams to be conducted by the Institute during November / December of a calendar year. 1) Photo I/Card issued by Employer or 2) PAN Card or 3) Driving Licencse or 4) Election Voter’s I/Card or 5) Passport 6) Aadhaar Card STUDY MATERIAL/COURSEWARE The Institute has developed a courseware to cover the syllabus. FEDAI etc. 2016 and November / December 2017 3 . Candidates are advised to make full use of the courseware. Questions based on current developments relating to the subject/exam may also be asked. Cut-off Date of Guidelines /Important Developments for Examinations The Institute has a practice of asking questions in each exam about the recent developments / guidelines issued by the regulator(s) in order to test if the candidates keep themselves abreast of the current developments. there could be changes in the developments / guidelines from the date the question papers are prepared and the dates of the actual examinations. IRDAI. instructions / guidelines issued by the regulator(s) and important developments in banking and finance up to 31st December of the previous year will only be considered for the purpose of inclusion in the question papers". BIS. written examination and class room learning. dealing ability. the candidate would be required to RE-ENROLL himself for the Online examination foregoing credit for the subject/s passed in the Online examination earlier in case he wants to complete the course. Classroom Learning : Candidates who have successfully passed the online examination have to undergo class room learning. Classroom Learning fee : Class room learning including learning kit `15.org. the candidate.org. case discussions. 3. No. analytical skills.iibf. candidates will be assessed (Internal assessment) for class room performance for a total of 50 marks. a candidate has to secure a minimum of 50% marks in the online examination and 50% in class room learning.iibf. TUTORIAL / CONTACT PROGRAMMES Tutorial / Contact programmes may be organized by the Institute at various centres. Institute will accept application up to a certain period before the dates of announced exams so as to ensure that the study period is adhered to. Study : A minimum 3 months study of the stipulated courseware is envisaged. To be declared successful. 2. COURSE STRUCTURE & DELIVERY Certified Credit Officer course has two parts viz.iibf. During the class room learning. The steps in completing the course are as under : 1.in and select his/her convenient slot for class room learning (5 days) from the pre-determined dates and venue at select centres announced by the Institute by paying the fees prescribed for class room learning. In case a candidate fails to complete the Class Room Learning either on account of not able to successfully complete the Class Room Learning or by not attending the training for Class Room Learning within the stipulated period of 15 months.000/-* * Plus Service Tax as applicable (Reg. Candidates who obtain 25 or more marks will be declared as successful. Marks for classroom learning will be awarded to candidates by faculty for their classroom participation. For this purpose.org. on passing the examination should log on to IIBF website .The courseware for the subject/s will be available at outlets of publisher/s. 4. Examination : Candidates will have to appear for the online examination conducted by IIBF (Multiple Choice Questions mode) and pass the examination.in Home> Education > Courseware for details of book/s and address of publisher/s outlets. Time Limit for Classroom Learning : Classroom learning is required to be completed within 15 months from the date of declaration of the online examination results in which the candidate passes.in. For details in this regard candidates may visit Institute's website www.www. presentation skills etc. Please visit IIBF web-site www. AAATT3309DSD002) 4 . Bills Finance .iibf.Refund of fee : Examination fee is not refundable. Kurla (West).org.org. Married Women. National Institute of Bank Management Kohinoor City.Drawee Bill Scheme. in or Contact Dr. The Institute however. Commercial-II.Cash Credit. Contents. For Registration of Classroom Learning visit www. Purpose of Loan. Partnership Firms. Liquidity. Agent. Indian Institute of Banking & Finance Pune .Major. Diversification Risk. Mumbai-400 070 Tel: 022-25039746 / 25039604 / 25039907 Venue for class room learning Leadership Center. Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP). Attorney. Tower-I. For refund of classroom learning fee. Bills Discounting. Limited companies. 5 . Kirol Road. Rekha Rani Singh e-mail : training@iibf. Model Credit Policy : Importance. Overdrafts. No certificate will be issued for passing only the online examination Code of Conduct : All the successful candidates will be encouraged to adhere to a code of conduct which will be issued along with the Certificate. Any alterations made will be notified. Registration of charges. application for the same giving sufficient reason/s should reach the Institute one month in advance and in case the refund is effected 25% will be deducted towards administrative charges.411 048 Kondhwe Khurd 3rd Floor. Government Companies.in Joint Director (Training) Indian Institute of Banking & Finance. Types of Credit Facilities : Various Types of Credit Facilities . Model MSE Policy. Private & Pubic Limited Companies. Minor. MODULE . also reserves to itself the right to vary the syllabus / rules / fee structure from time to time. Holding Companies. Pardhanashin Women. Types of Borrowers : Individuals . Hindu Undivided Family (HUF). Kohinoor City. Demand Loan. Exposure Norms. Statutory Companies. (Details of training will be given Kurla (West) Mumbai .A : INTRODUCTION & OVERVIEW OF CREDIT Principles of Lending : Safety. Proprietorship Firms. Profitability. Award of Certificate : Certificate will be issued to candidates within 6 months on successful completion of both online examination and classroom learning. Illiterate Persons. Joint Borrowers.400 070 separately by NIBM) SYLLABUS FOR ONLINE EXAMINATION The details of the prescribed syllabus which is indicative are furnished in this booklet. Ratio Analysis . Liquidity Ratios. Credit Worthiness of Borrower. Commercial / Market Appraisal. Net Working Capital. Deferred Payment Guarantees.Definition. Collateral. Current Assets. Six “C” s. Credit Thrust. Analysis of CMAdata. Credit Rating : Measurement of Risk. Model Credit Rating. Bills Purchase / Discounting under LC. Types of Performance and Financial Guarantees. Cash Flow Analysis. Model Rating Formats MODULE . Assessment of LC limits. Managerial Appraisal. Assessment of Bank Guarantees Limit. Syndication. Working Capital Gap. Various types of Bank Guarantees : Performance Guarantee. Statutory & Regulatory restrictions on Advances. Balance Sheet & Banker. Economic Appraisal. Liabilities . Credit Acquisitions.Current Liabilities. Sole Banking Arrangement. Credit Priorities. Operating / Working Cycle. Working Capital Finance to IT. Purpose of Loan. Multiple Banking Arrangement. Capital & Reserve. Quasi Credit Facilities : Advantages of Non-Fund Facilities. Financial Appraisal. Construction Contractors. Internal & External Rating. Internal Rate of Return. Activity Ratios. Export credit to Processors / exporters-Agri Export Zones. Consortium Lending.Classification of Ratios. Cash Budget System. Project Cost & Means of Finance. Impact of inadequate Working Capital. Time Value Money.D : OTHER CREDITS Export Finance : Pre-Shipment Finance-Export Packing Credit in Rupees. Financial Guarantees. Running Account Facility. Source of Repayment. Life of the Project. Break-even Analysis. Non- current Assets. Net Present Value.C : WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT Working Capital Assessment : Concept of Working Capital. Source of Working Capital. Structuring of Loan documents. Fund Flow Statements. Uses of Ratios. Commercial Paper. Modes of Delivery. Dimensions of Credit Appraisals. Sensitivity Analysis. Cash Flow. Fixed Assets. Auditor's Note. Various types of NFB Facilities. Illustrations. Project / Term Loan Appraisal : Technical Appraisal. Credit Delivery. Credit Risk Rating. Pre shipment credit to specific sectors .Turnover Method. Leverage Ratios. Capital Budgeting . Computation of Working Capital . Other important Ratios. Medium & Term Liabilities.B : ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Analysis of Financial Statements : Balance Sheet . Interpretation of important Financial Ratios. Internal & External Comparison. Co-acceptance of Bills covering supply of Goods & Machinery MODULE . Various Methods of Assessment of Working Capital. Environmental Appraisal. Classification of Current Assets & Current Liabilities. Cost of Production & Profitability. MODULE . Loan Delivery System. Illustrations. Credit Risk. Period of Claim under Guarantee. Intangible & Fictitious Assets. Computation of storage / Retention Period. Methodology of Rating. Gross Working Capital. Credit Appraisal : Validation of proposal. Balance Sheet Analysis. Co-acceptance Facilities : RBI Guidelines. MPBF Method.Sub Suppliers. Techniques f Fund Flow and Cash Flow Statements. Analysis of Profit & Loss Account. Export Credit 6 . Classification of Assets & Liabilities.Credit Delivery : Types of Facilities. Components of Working Capital.Pay Back Period Method. Objective of Rating. & Software Industry. Profitability Ratios. Various types Letter of Credits. E : MONITORING. Holiday Loan Scheme.Home Loans. Gold Loan Scheme. Education Loan. Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana. Priority Sector Lending / Government Sponsored Schemes : Different Categories of Priority Sector borrowers. Differential Rate of Interest Scheme. Options available to banks in Stressed Assets. Housing Finance. Various Retail Banking Products. Gold Card Scheme for Exporters. Difference between Simple and Equitable Mortgage. Time limit of registration. ECGC Whole Turnover Post-Shipment Guarantee Scheme. Guidelines on Asset Classification. QIS Formats / guidelines. Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY). Retail Banking Vs Corporate Banking. Agriculture (Direct & Indirect) Finance. Importance. Pledge. Micro Credit. Model Retail Banking Products . Deemed Exports. MSME Finance (Direct & Indirect). Supervision & Follow Up : Credit Monitoring .. Income Recognition. Documents of which registration is compulsory. Credit Monitoring.Meaning. Advance against Duty Draw Back Entitlements. Export Credit. Check-list for Monitoring. NPA why & how?. Law of Limitation to Guarantor. Projects under Commercial Real Estate Sector. etc. ECNOS. Types of Charges : Purpose. MODULE . Self Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers (SRMS). Negative Lien. Duties as a Pledgee. Assignment. Monitoring by using various statements. Income Recognition Policy. Different Monitoring Tools. Mode of Charges. Non-Performing Assets (NPA). Assets Classification. Monitoring Goals. Priority Sector Targets. Mode of charge. Hypothecation. Weaker Sections. NPA Management Policy. Rupee Export Credit Interest Rate Subvention.Insurance Whole Turnover Packing Credit. Retail Loans : Characteristic of Retail Loans. Credit Monitoring. Requisites of documentation. Supervision & Follow Up. Execution. Pensioner Loan Scheme. Education Loans. Vehicle Loan. Set Off. Death of Borrower / Guarantor. Post-Shipment Finance in Foreign Currency. Purchase / Discount of Export Bills. Stamping of different documents. Prudential Guidelines on Restructuring. Lien. Government Sponsored Schemes. Negotiation of Export Bills. Mode and time of Stamping. Advantages of Retail Loans. Provisioning Norms for NPA. Guidelines on CERSAI registration. Project Loans under Infrastructure and Non-infrastructure Sectors. Selection of documents. Provisioning Coverage Ratio (PCR). Management of Impaired Assets : Introduction. Take out Finance. Enforcement of documents. Property Loan. Types of Security. Mode of Execution by different executants. Remedy for un-stamped / under-stamped documents. Eligibility criteria 7 . Right of Banker as a Pledgee. Diamond Dollar Account Scheme. SUPERVISION & FOLLOW UP AND MANAGEMENT OF IMPAIRED ASSETS Documentation : Meaning. Crystalisation of Export Bills. Consequence of non-registration. Period of Limitation. Types of documents. Post Shipment Rupee Export Finance. Extension of period of limitation. Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana (SJSRY). Various types of charges. Personal Loan. Pre-Shipment Credit in Foreign Currency (PCFC).different types of mortgages. Mortgage . Definition of Sick Unit. Interest Rate of Rupee Export Credit. Process of Monitoring. Running Account Facility in all currencies. Export on Consignment basis. Projects under implementation. 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