Credit Analysis in Action: Economic and Industry Essentials

Build real-world credit analysis skills that move your career forward

When prices rise at the pump or the grocery store, it’s not just inflation—it’s credit risk, investment shifts, and financial stability in motion. This two-week course explores the global trends shaping real-world financial decisions.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to advance your finance career, you’ll gain economic insights as you learn from experts, analyse real data, and feel confident to assess credit risk in any market.

Understand the forces behind credit risk

You’ll start by exploring how economic indicators, market cycles, and interest rates influence creditworthiness. Learn how professionals assess complex data to evaluate financial stability and uncover what drives changes in credit markets.

You’ll also examine how shifts in the global economy affect everything from corporate performance to portfolio risk, helping you see the bigger picture behind every credit decision.

Apply credit analysis in real-world contexts

Next, dive into industry dynamics to understand how different sectors respond to change. Through practical examples and guided activities, you’ll learn how to identify both opportunities and warning signs in credit markets.

You’ll apply what you learn to real financial scenarios, developing the ability to make data-driven, evidence-based credit assessments that mirror the work of finance professionals.

Integrate ESG principles for modern financial analysis

Finally, discover how environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors are reshaping credit analysis. You’ll learn how to integrate ESG insights into your evaluations to make responsible, forward-thinking financial decisions.

By the end of the course, you’ll have a complete understanding of how economic, industry, and ESG factors work together to shape credit risk.

This course is designed for finance professionals, analysts, and investors who want to deepen their understanding of credit risk and strengthen their financial analysis skills.

This course is designed for finance professionals, analysts, and investors who want to deepen their understanding of credit risk and strengthen their financial analysis skills.

• Analyse macroeconomic and industry factors affecting credit risk across market cycles.
• Evaluate specialised credit markets including high-yield and distressed debt.
• Integrate ESG factors into comprehensive credit risk assessments.
• Execute complete credit analysis projects using professional methodologies.