Programs

Commercial Credit Administration Program (CCA)

The CCA designation is Canada’s trusted credential for entry-level credit professionals. This foundational program builds essential skills in credit principles, collections, and communication, laying the groundwork for a successful career in credit management.

Program Overview

The Commercial Credit Administration program is designed for individuals working in the credit sector who are eager to enhance and evolve their current skills in managing credit. The three courses in the program will help you put the building blocks in place so that you can turn your job into a career. When you complete this dynamic program, you will receive a certificate that acknowledges your enriched skills making you more valuable to employers.

Completion of all three courses of the program will also earn you a one year Credit Institute free Affiliate Membership.

Program Highlights

The key features that make the Commercial Credit Administration (CCA) program Canada’s trusted entry-level designation for professionals starting their journey in credit management

Courses

This course is an introduction to some of the essential accounting principles that every credit professional must understand. Its primary focus is to provide students an overview of the preparation and interpretation of accounting information for simple credit decisioning. You will leave this course empowered with new-found skills, and motivated to further your career in business credit management. (Duration: 10 weeks / Fee: $475)
The information in this course is aimed at individuals who either need a refresher or are just beginning their formal study of business and commercial credit laws. In preparing the course material, every effort has been made to avoid the use of difficult and technical wording. The purpose of instruction is to impart knowledge of the basic principles of business and credit laws, providing you a framework for legal issues that may arise in the work done by the credit department. (Duration: 10 weeks / Fee: $450)
This course introduces you to the key concepts in credit practices. Starting with an overview of the importance of credit in an economy, it goes on to explain the differences between commercial and consumer credit, the types of business entities credit professionals encounter, and the level of credit risk each represents. Particular attention is given to credit risk mitigation through the development of proper credit granting policies and the use of result-oriented collection procedures. (Duration: 10 weeks / Fee: $450)

Fees and Tuition

Fee for full program, all three courses, $1315. Fees for the Commercial Credit Administration program include all necessary course material and textbooks and are competitive with industry standards for professional development.

GST/HST is applied to all fees and tuition based on your province/territory of residence: AB BC NT NU MB PE QC SK YT: 5% | NB NL ON: 13% | NS: 15%

Note: There is no tax charge for students outside of Canada.

Refund Policy

Fees are non-refundable. Students should assess their position carefully before enrolling. This is a firm policy and no departure is permitted.

Assignments

The assignments and tasks in the Commercial Credit Administration program are dynamic and they are here to help you learn and build your skills. Practical by design, the course work compliments the application of the concepts taught in the program. The assignments are open-book and students submit them electronically for marking. In addition to providing valuable feedback on the marked assignments, instructors are available through the online course forum to answer questions about the course content.

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Short Modules (SM)

Focused, standalone modules on credit essentials like financial analysis, fraud, and credit policy, earn PD points at your own pace.