{"id":3864,"date":"2018-12-13T08:44:26","date_gmt":"2018-12-13T13:44:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.letterofcredit.biz\/?p=3864"},"modified":"2019-04-06T03:44:35","modified_gmt":"2019-04-06T07:44:35","slug":"csdg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letterofcredit.biz\/index.php\/2018\/12\/13\/csdg\/","title":{"rendered":"CSDG (Certificate for Specialists in Demand Guarantees)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>What is CSDG Certification (Certificate for Specialists in Demand Guarantees)?<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Certificate for Specialists in Demand Guarantees (CSDG) is a title in international trade finance. You have to pass a written examination that takes three hours in order to be qualified as a CSDG.<\/p>\n<p>By having a CSDG certificate you can prove your knowledge and application of the skills required for competent practice in demand guarantees and standby letters of credit in international trade finance.<\/p>\n<p>CSDG certificate is endorsed by ICC so it is recognized in a global scale.<\/p>\n<p>On this page you will find more information about CSDG certificate.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Scope of the CSDG Certificate:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>CSDG will cover all of the key areas and aspects that demand guarantee specialists are expected to understand and practice.<\/p>\n<p>CSDG will develop students\u2019 knowledge and expertise in the use of guarantees, industry rules, legislation and the challenges relating to demand guarantees and standby credits.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Demand guarantees \u2013 including tender, performance and advance payment<\/li>\n<li>Indemnities, Suretyships and standby letters of credit and how they compare<\/li>\n<li>Scope of industry rules including URDG 758 and ISP98<\/li>\n<li>Parties involved in demand guarantees and their roles and obligations<\/li>\n<li>Risk issues, including types, control and mitigations<\/li>\n<li>Impact of external factors including governing law and force majeure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Eligibility of the Examination:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>There are no entry requirements for the CSDG examination. Anyone can enter CSDG examination.<\/p>\n<p>However please keep in mind that it is not easy to pass the CSDG exam. You should prepare well for it.<\/p>\n<p>Examination takes place in English language only.<\/p>\n<p>Time constraint is one of the biggest problems on the examination, especially for the non-native English speakers. As a result, English reading pro-efficiency is a must.<\/p>\n<p>You have to read and understand the questions very fast.<\/p>\n<p>The London Institute of Banking &amp; Finance recommends to the exam participants have a minimum of three years\u00a0of demand guarantee and standby documentary credit experience for their benefit.<\/p>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Examination Format:<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Assessment for CSDG consists of a 3 hour multiple-choice examination, designed to test knowledge and its application to practical situations.<\/p>\n<p>The content of the CSDG examination is based on the results of a job analysis study that identified key responsibilities of a demand guarantee and standby documentary credit practitioner and areas of knowledge and skills required for competent practice.<\/p>\n<p>To earn the professional designation you are required to pass a three-hour examination that is designed to test your knowledge and its application to practical situations.<\/p>\n<p>The examination is based on an English study text.<\/p>\n<p>CSDG is assessed through a 3-hour paper-based objective exam split into two sections:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Section A &#8211; 50 multiple-choice questions<\/li>\n<li>Section B \u2013 10 standalone multiple-choice questions, one case study with 6 linked multiple-choice questions and 6 simulation exercises<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Organizer:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>CSDG examination held by The London Institute of Banking &amp; Finance. You can reach their website from this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.libf.ac.uk\/study\/professional-qualifications\/trade-finance\/certificate-for-specialists-in-demand-guarantees-(csdg)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">link<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Costs:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>CSDG examination which held by The London Institute of Banking &amp; Finance cost you around 580GBP. (650EUR)<\/p>\n<p>*for exact and up-to-date cost please refer to above official website.<\/p>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">How to Prepare?<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>You have to study by yourself to CSDG examination. Once registered a textbook was planning to send out to every candidate by post.<\/p>\n<p>The textbook\u00a0planning to send out was &#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/store.iccwbo.org\/guide-to-icc-uniform-rules-for-demand-guarantees-urdg-758\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Guide to ICC Uniform Rules for Demand Guarantees (URDG 758)<\/a>&#8221; written by Dr. Georges Affaki, Sir Roy Goode.<\/p>\n<p>According to the information provided by the official website textbook dispatched is not valid any more.<\/p>\n<p>Instead the candidates\u00a0reach online materials from <a href=\"https:\/\/my.libf.ac.uk\/Account\/login.aspx?site=myifslearning&amp;ReturnUrl=%2f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MY LIBF<\/a> website.<\/p>\n<p>The candidates will be provided with the following learning resources:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>online access via MyLIBF &#8211; www.myLIBF.com to learning materials and to<br \/>\nKnowledgeBank (virtual library);<\/li>\n<li>unit syllabus;<\/li>\n<li>study text;<\/li>\n<li>specimen paper; and,<\/li>\n<li>student-led forum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Preparation for the examination usually takes six months with comprehensive learning materials provided.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>How to Apply?<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>CSDG examination held by The London Institute of Banking &amp; Finance. You should apply for a CSDG exam from official CSDG website by clicking <a href=\"https:\/\/secure2.libf.ac.uk\/tradefinance\/registration.aspx?qualcode=CSDG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Examination:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">CSDG Exam: Principles and Practices of Demand Guarantees<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Learning Objectives:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The lecture focusing on the importance of rules, practices and guidelines for demand guarantees and standby letters of credit. After studying this lecture;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You should understand types, definitions, rules and processes of demand guarantees.<\/li>\n<li>You will be able understand terminology related to draft, issue and claim on demand guarantees and standby letters of credit.<\/li>\n<li>You will be able to identify the roles, obligations and relationship between parties to demand guarantee transactions.<\/li>\n<li>You should be able to identify the risks involved in demand guarantee transactions and be able to manage those risks.<\/li>\n<li>You should be able to identify the external factors that can affect demand guarantees and standby credits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class='jtrt_table_MotherShipContainer'><div id='jtHeaderHolder-3880'><h3 style='margin-top:24px;margin-bottom:14px;text-align:left;'>CSDG Syllabus<\/h3><\/div><div class='jtTableContainer jtrespo-stack  ' data-jtrt-stack-width='500'><div class='jtsettingcontainer' style='display:none;position:absolute;left:-9999px;'><textarea data-jtrt-table-id='3880' id='jtrt_table_settings_3880' cols='30' rows='10'>[[[\"Learning Outcome\",\"Assessment Criteria\"],[\"Understand the features, life-cycle, rules and parties to demand guarantees and standby letters of credit and how they are applied within international trade finance contexts.\",\"*Distinguish between the different types of demand guarantees, standby letters of credit and suretyships and the requirements, role of the parties involved and the life-cycle of each. \\n*Identify the problems, risks, rules and external factors associated with demand guarantees and standby letters of credit and explain the effect these factors have\"],[\"Be able to manage demand guarantees and standby letters of credit.\",\"*Apply appropriate rules and trade terms that govern demand guarantees and standby letters of credit to the management of demand guarantees and standby letters of credit. \\n*Check accuracy of demand guarantee and standby letter of credit 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data-jtrt-table-id='3880' id='jtrt_table_bps_3880' cols='30' rows='10'>[]<\/textarea><\/div><table id='jtrt_table_3880' data-sorting='false' data-paging='false' data-paging-size='10' data-paging-menu='10,25,50,100' data-filtering='false' data-jtrt-table-id='3880' class='jtrt-table  ' ><thead><tr><th>Learning Outcome<\/th><th>Assessment Criteria<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><span class='stackedheadtitlejt' style='font-weight:bold;'>Learning Outcome:<\/span><br>Understand the features, life-cycle, rules and parties to demand guarantees and standby letters of credit and how they are applied within international trade finance contexts.<\/td><td><span class='stackedheadtitlejt' style='font-weight:bold;'>Assessment Criteria:<\/span><br>*Distinguish between the different types of demand guarantees, standby letters of credit and suretyships and the requirements, role of the parties involved and the life-cycle of each. <br>*Identify the problems, risks, rules and external factors associated with demand guarantees and standby letters of credit and explain the effect these factors have<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class='stackedheadtitlejt' style='font-weight:bold;'>Learning Outcome:<\/span><br>Be able to manage demand guarantees and standby letters of credit.<\/td><td><span class='stackedheadtitlejt' style='font-weight:bold;'>Assessment Criteria:<\/span><br>*Apply appropriate rules and trade terms that govern demand guarantees and standby letters of credit to the management of demand guarantees and standby letters of credit. <br>*Check accuracy of demand guarantee and standby letter of credit documents.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='jtrt_table_MotherShipContainer'><div id='jtHeaderHolder-3882'><h3 style='margin-top:24px;margin-bottom:14px;text-align:left;'>CSDG Certificate Content Outline<\/h3><\/div><div class='jtTableContainer jtrespo-stack  ' data-jtrt-stack-width='500'><div class='jtsettingcontainer' style='display:none;position:absolute;left:-9999px;'><textarea data-jtrt-table-id='3882' id='jtrt_table_settings_3882' cols='30' rows='10'>[[[\"Learning Outcome\",\"Assessment Criteria\"],[\"Understand the features, life-cycle, rules and parties to demand guarantees and standby letters of credit and how they are applied within international trade finance contexts.\",\"\\u2022Demand guarantee definitions \\n\\u2022 What is a demand guarantee? \\n\\u2022 What is a standby letter of credit? \\n\\u2022Key features of guarantees, suretyships, and standby letters of credit, including: \\n\\u2022 What they are \\n\\u2022 Documents required \\n\\u2022 Comparison with demand guarantees and with each other \\n\\u2022Rules, standards and guidelines that govern demand guarantees and standby letters of credit: \\n\\u2022 Scope and application of the rules \\n\\u2022 URDG 758 \\n\\u2022 ISP98 where these rules differ from URDG 758 \\n\\u2022Capacity of different types of guarantee and standby letter of credit and when they are used: \\n\\u2022 Scope of a guarantee or standby letter of credit \\n\\u2022 Advantages to all parties \\n\\u2022 Scenarios where one type of guarantee or standby is preferred over another \\n\\u2022Relationship between parties to the demand guarantee (including advantages to each party) \\n\\u2022 Instructing party \\n\\u2022 Applicant \\n\\u2022 Guarantor \\n\\u2022 Beneficiary \\n\\u2022Process, life cycle and challenges of a demand guarantee or standby letter of credit \\n\\u2022 Draft \\n\\u2022 Issue \\n\\u2022 Amendments \\n\\u2022 Presentation \\n\\u2022 Examination \\n\\u2022 Payment \\n\\u2022 Termination and reduction Including: \\n\\u2022 Rejection (including non-complying demand, waiver, notice) \\n\\u2022 Transmission and translation \\n\\u2022The ways in which the rules for demand guarantees or standby letters of credit can be affected by external factors and the implications of these effects, including: \\n\\u2022 Indemnity for foreign laws and usages \\n\\u2022 Governing \\\/ national law \\n\\u2022 Jurisdiction \\n\\u2022 Force majeure \\n\\u2022 URDG and other ICC rules \\n\\u2022 Courts \\n\\u2022The risks involved in demand guarantees and standby letters of credit: \\n\\u2022 Risks and consequences \\n\\u2022 Fraud \\n\\u2022 Money laundering\"],[\"Be able to manage demand guarantees and standby letters of credit.\",\"\\u2022 Practitioner element, putting theory in to 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data-jtrt-table-id='3882' id='jtrt_table_bps_3882' cols='30' rows='10'>[]<\/textarea><\/div><table id='jtrt_table_3882' data-sorting='false' data-paging='false' data-paging-size='10' data-paging-menu='10,25,50,100' data-filtering='false' data-jtrt-table-id='3882' class='jtrt-table  ' ><thead><tr><th>Learning Outcome<\/th><th>Assessment Criteria<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><span class='stackedheadtitlejt' style='font-weight:bold;'>Learning Outcome:<\/span><br>Understand the features, life-cycle, rules and parties to demand guarantees and standby letters of credit and how they are applied within international trade finance contexts.<\/td><td><span class='stackedheadtitlejt' style='font-weight:bold;'>Assessment Criteria:<\/span><br>\u2022Demand guarantee definitions <br>\u2022 What is a demand guarantee? <br>\u2022 What is a standby letter of credit? <br>\u2022Key features of guarantees, suretyships, and standby letters of credit, including: <br>\u2022 What they are <br>\u2022 Documents required <br>\u2022 Comparison with demand guarantees and with each other <br>\u2022Rules, standards and guidelines that govern demand guarantees and standby letters of credit: <br>\u2022 Scope and application of the rules <br>\u2022 URDG 758 <br>\u2022 ISP98 where these rules differ from URDG 758 <br>\u2022Capacity of different types of guarantee and standby letter of credit and when they are used: <br>\u2022 Scope of a guarantee or standby letter of credit <br>\u2022 Advantages to all parties <br>\u2022 Scenarios where one type of guarantee or standby is preferred over another <br>\u2022Relationship between parties to the demand guarantee (including advantages to each party) <br>\u2022 Instructing party <br>\u2022 Applicant <br>\u2022 Guarantor <br>\u2022 Beneficiary <br>\u2022Process, life cycle and challenges of a demand guarantee or standby letter of credit <br>\u2022 Draft <br>\u2022 Issue <br>\u2022 Amendments <br>\u2022 Presentation <br>\u2022 Examination <br>\u2022 Payment <br>\u2022 Termination and reduction Including: <br>\u2022 Rejection (including non-complying demand, waiver, notice) <br>\u2022 Transmission and translation <br>\u2022The ways in which the rules for demand guarantees or standby letters of credit can be affected by external factors and the implications of these effects, including: <br>\u2022 Indemnity for foreign laws and usages <br>\u2022 Governing \/ national law <br>\u2022 Jurisdiction <br>\u2022 Force majeure <br>\u2022 URDG and other ICC rules <br>\u2022 Courts <br>\u2022The risks involved in demand guarantees and standby letters of credit: <br>\u2022 Risks and consequences <br>\u2022 Fraud <br>\u2022 Money laundering<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class='stackedheadtitlejt' style='font-weight:bold;'>Learning Outcome:<\/span><br>Be able to manage demand guarantees and standby letters of credit.<\/td><td><span class='stackedheadtitlejt' style='font-weight:bold;'>Assessment Criteria:<\/span><br>\u2022 Practitioner element, putting theory in to practice.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Exam Centers:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>CSDG examinations will take place in the following locations, subject to demand. The London Institute of Banking &amp; Finance reserve the right to withdraw centres.<\/p>\n<p>The London Institute of Banking &amp; Finance may be able to offer other exam venues, subject to demand.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Australia (Sydney)<\/li>\n<li>Bahrain (Manama)<\/li>\n<li>Bangladesh (Dhaka)<\/li>\n<li>Belgium (Brussels)<\/li>\n<li>Canada (Montreal, Toronto)<\/li>\n<li>China (Anhui, Beijing, Chengdu, Changsha, Jinan, Dalian, Guangzhou, Shanghai)<\/li>\n<li>Cyprus (Nicosia)<\/li>\n<li>Egypt (Cairo)<\/li>\n<li>Germany (Frankfurt)<\/li>\n<li>Hong Kong<\/li>\n<li>India (Bangalore, Chennai, New Delhi, Mumbai)<\/li>\n<li>Indonesia (Jakarta)<\/li>\n<li>Jordan (Amman)<\/li>\n<li>Kenya (Nairobi)<\/li>\n<li>Lebanon (Beirut)<\/li>\n<li>Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)<\/li>\n<li>Malta (Valletta)<\/li>\n<li>Mauritius (Reduit)<\/li>\n<li>New Zealand (Auckland)<\/li>\n<li>Nigeria (Lagos)<\/li>\n<li>Qatar (Doha)<\/li>\n<li>Romania (Bucharest)<\/li>\n<li>Russia (Moscow)<\/li>\n<li>Saudi Arabia (Jeddah, Riyadh)<\/li>\n<li>Singapore<\/li>\n<li>South Africa (Johannesburg)<\/li>\n<li>South Korea (Seoul)<\/li>\n<li>Spain (Madrid)<\/li>\n<li>Sri Lanka (Colombo)<\/li>\n<li>Sweden (Stockholm)<\/li>\n<li>Switzerland (Basel)<\/li>\n<li>Taiwan, Taipei<\/li>\n<li>Thailand (Bangkok)<\/li>\n<li>Turkey (Ankara, Istanbul)<\/li>\n<li>United Arab Emirates (Dubai, Sharjah)<\/li>\n<li>United Kingdom (Birmingham, London, Manchester)<\/li>\n<li>United States of America (New York)<\/li>\n<li>Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City)<\/li>\n<li>Zambia (Lusaka)<\/li>\n<li>Zimbabwe (Harare)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The list of current venues is reviewed regularly and venues may be changed without notice.<\/p>\n<p>Please contact Customer and Student Services on +44 (0)12 2781 8609 or email customerservices@libf.ac.uk if you would like us to consider setting up a venue that is not on this list.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is CSDG Certification (Certificate for Specialists in Demand Guarantees)? 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