Product ID: OC-2025-D2SN2
Credit Analysis in Action: Economic and Industry Essentials
Learn to assess credit risk, analyze bonds, and manage fixed-income portfolios using tools like yield curves, CDS, and Basel III frameworks. Build risk-aware, ESG-integrated credit strategies through hands-on projects and real-world cases.
Overview
Credit Analysis in Action: Economic and Industry Essentials." In this course, you’ll learn how to assess credit risk and manage fixed-income investments using advanced tools like bond pricing models, credit derivatives, and regulatory frameworks. You’ll focus on real-world applications such as yield curve analysis, CDS evaluation, collateral and covenant review, stress testing, and Basel III compliance to build strategic, risk-aware portfolios. Through expert instruction, hands-on exercises, and case studies, you’ll gain the skills to implement effective credit strategies—including ESG integration—navigate regulations, and confidently manage institutional credit exposure in dynamic markets.
Skills you'll gain
Economic ForecastingEconomic GrowthCredit Analysis AI Credit AnalysisCredit AssessmentCredit Decisions
What you'll learn
- Analyze macroeconomic and industry factors affecting credit risk across market cycles.
- Evaluate specialized credit markets, including high-yield and distressed debt.
- Integrate ESG factors into comprehensive credit risk assessments.
- Execute complete credit analysis projects using professional methodologies.
Who Should Attend
Prerequisites
This course is designed for finance professionals aiming to deepen their expertise in credit risk assessment and fixed income investing. Whether you're a financial analyst, fixed income trader, portfolio manager, or credit risk specialist at a bank or rating agency, the content is tailored to equip you with practical, industry-relevant skills. Investors looking to better understand the bond market will also benefit from its structured approach and real-world applications.
To get the most out of this course, participants should have a basic understanding of financial concepts such as time value of money, interest rates, and financial statements. Familiarity with Excel and basic quantitative skills will be helpful for completing hands-on exercises. While no prior experience in credit analysis or fixed income markets is required, those with a background in finance, accounting, or investment will find the course especially rewarding.
Chapters
Explore a structured set of chapters designed to build your skills step by step, with practical examples and hands-on applications.
Meet your instructors
Michael McDonald
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Do you offer any certifications upon completion of a course at Starweaver?
Yes, we do offer a certification upon completion of our course to showcase your newly acquired skills and expertise.
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6 hours 55 minutes of video content
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