Programme
The “FCI Foundation Course in Factoring” is the most popular, globally recognized e-learning course in Factoring. It is the first step in FCI’s “Career Path” route. It provides an overview of factoring, including a brief history of the industry and information about FCI as well as details on the different types of factoring, benefits, methods and mechanism of the two-factor system. Moreover, it focuses on the main aspects of Seller Selection & Management, introducing the student to the risk elements of Factoring.
Public
This course is suitable for new and recent entrants to the industry and is appropriate for staff employed at all levels within the industry with less than 12 months factoring experience.
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Certification
Students sit for an online multiple-choice exam covering the study material. Those who pass receive the FCI Bronze Certificate on Factoring and are eligible to step to Level 2 of the FCI Career Path - Intermediate Course.
Course duration
The course is open every quarter starting at the beginning of January, April, July and October. For registration deadlines, please refer to the latest circular.
The course is available for 3 months.
Price
The course fee is Euro 300
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Experienced in Factoring? Skip Level 1 with the Proficiency Exam
Successful candidates will be automatically enrolled into Level 2; if not passed, you’ll join the Foundation Course for the next term.
If you already have relevant experience or prior knowledge of factoring and receivables finance, you may be eligible to sit the Proficiency Exam in place of completing the Foundation Course. This online multiple-choice assessment allows you to demonstrate your understanding of the core concepts. If passed, you will be automatically enrolled into the Intermediate Course for the next available term. If not passed, you will be automatically placed into the Foundation Course for the next term to ensure the necessary grounding before progressing further.
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