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Certified Documentary Specialist (CDCS)

The International Certification for Practitioners

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CDCS is the professional certification that will enable documentary credit practitioners to demonstrate specialist knowledge and application of the skills required for competent practice.

The CDCS programme has been developed in consultation with industry experts to ensure that the certification reflects best practice. It has been developed in partnership by the ifs School of Finance and the BAFT-IFSA. It is endorsed by the International Chamber of Commerce.

Further information about all aspect of studying and achieving CDCS can be found on this site. Please use the link to the left to obtain the information you need, or contact us directly with your query using the links below.

The next examination dates are:

  • Outside the US, Canada and Mexico through the ifs - April 15, 2011
  • The US, Canada, Mexico and Latin America through the BAFT-IFSA - April 2011

Specific dates for the exams will be announced at a later date

For more information and registration materials for exams in:

  • the US, Canada, Mexico and Latin America send your request to the BAFT-IFSA
  • all areas other than the US, Canada, Mexico and Latin America send your request to ifs

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