Course Overview

The IFRS 9 and Expected Credit Loss (ECL) Modelling Basics Certification Training is a comprehensive, self-paced online professional training course designed to build practical, job-ready expertise in IFRS 9 Basics. It explores IFRS 9 Basics, Expected Credit Loss, Staging, PD / LGD / EAD and Forward-Looking Info and equips you with the skills to understand the IFRS 9 impairment model, explain the three-stage approach and SICR and understand the roles of PD, LGD and EAD. Delivered 100% online and fully self-paced, this IFRS 9 basics course lets you learn anytime and at your own pace, with expert-developed content, real-world case studies, practical exercises and downloadable resources. It is ideal for risk & compliance professionals and banking & financial services staff, and for anyone looking to strengthen their skills, accelerate their professional development and advance their career in Risk, Banking & Financial Services. On completion you earn a recognised, CPD-eligible Certificate of Completion.

Course Description

The IFRS 9 and Expected Credit Loss (ECL) Modelling Basics Certification Training combines expert knowledge with practical, real-world application. It is suitable for risk & compliance professionals, banking & financial services staff, modellers & quantitative analysts and finance & audit professionals, and for other professionals seeking to develop their expertise and advance their careers in Risk, Banking & Financial Services.

The course examines the core principles, tools and techniques of IFRS 9 Basics, and develops the practical capabilities required to understand the IFRS 9 impairment model, explain the three-stage approach and SICR and understand the roles of PD, LGD and EAD.

What's Included:

  • Comprehensive IFRS 9 Basics training
  • Coverage of the key Risk, Banking & Financial Services knowledge areas
  • Introduction to IFRS 9
  • The Three-Stage Model
  • Risk Parameters
  • Forward-Looking Information
  • Calculating ECL
  • Reporting & Governance
  • Practical case studies and real-world workplace scenarios
  • Interactive exercises and applied learning activities
  • Downloadable templates, tools and resources
  • Practical application of IFRS 9 Basics concepts
  • CPD-eligible Certificate of Completion

Key Skills Gained in the Course

Participants will develop skills in:

  • IFRS 9 Basics
  • Expected Credit Loss
  • Staging
  • PD / LGD / EAD
  • Forward-Looking Info
  • Provisioning
  • Introduction to IFRS 9
  • The Three-Stage Model
  • Risk Parameters
  • Forward-Looking Information
  • Calculating ECL
  • Reporting & Governance
  • Stakeholder communication and engagement
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Applying professional best practice

Course Key Features

Understand the IFRS 9 impairment model

Explain the three-stage approach and SICR

Understand the roles of PD, LGD and EAD

Use forward-looking information in ECL

Follow an ECL calculation end to end

Interpret ECL results and disclosures

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Who Usually Attend

Risk & Compliance Professionals

Risk managers, analysts and compliance officers in banks and financial institutions.

Banking & Financial Services Staff

Professionals across credit, treasury, finance, audit and regulatory functions.

Modellers & Quantitative Analysts

Those developing, validating or using risk and capital models.

Finance & Audit Professionals

Internal auditors, controllers and finance staff seeking specialist expertise.

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Course Outline

Background and objectives

Classification and measurement

The impairment model

Stages 1, 2 and 3

Significant increase in credit risk

Definition of default

Probability of default

Loss given default

Exposure at default

Macroeconomic scenarios

Scenario weighting

Management overlays

12-month and lifetime ECL

Worked examples

Sensitivity

Disclosures

Controls and review

Common challenges

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Frequently Asked Questions

This foundational course explains IFRS 9 impairment and expected credit loss modelling in a clear, practical way — ideal for finance, risk and audit professionals who need a solid working understanding. Key areas include IFRS 9 Basics, Expected Credit Loss, Staging and PD / LGD / EAD.

By the end of the course you will be able to understand the IFRS 9 impairment model, explain the three-stage approach and SICR, understand the roles of PD, LGD and EAD and use forward-looking information in ECL.

The course is organised into 6 modules: Introduction to IFRS 9, The Three-Stage Model, Risk Parameters, Forward-Looking Information, Calculating ECL and Reporting & Governance.

You will develop practical skills to use forward-looking information in ECL, follow an ECL calculation end to end and interpret ECL results and disclosures — capabilities you can apply in your role immediately.

This course is ideal for risk & Compliance Professionals, banking & Financial Services Staff, modellers & Quantitative Analysts and finance & Audit Professionals. Anyone who wants to build confident, practical expertise in iFRS 9 Basics will benefit.

Yes. The IFRS 9 and Expected Credit Loss (ECL) Modelling Basics Certification Training is well suited to working professionals with some exposure to the area. Newcomers can follow it comfortably, while more experienced participants will sharpen and formalise their existing knowledge.

Yes. The IFRS 9 and Expected Credit Loss (ECL) Modelling Basics Certification Training is designed for professionals in Risk, Banking & Financial Services and closely related roles, and the examples and exercises are drawn from real, industry-relevant situations.

Yes. The course blends concise theory with hands-on application through worked examples, scenario-based exercises, downloadable templates and case studies — for instance when working through risk Parameters — so you can put the learning into practice.

The IFRS 9 and Expected Credit Loss (ECL) Modelling Basics Certification Training is fully self-paced and delivered online. You enrol whenever suits you, work through the modules at your own speed, revisit material as often as you like, and access all resources online with learner support throughout.

The programme is equivalent to around 3 days of training. Because it is self-paced, you can complete it faster or more gradually to fit around your schedule.

On completing the IFRS 9 and Expected Credit Loss (ECL) Modelling Basics Certification Training you receive a Duxford Growth Partners Certificate of Completion, which includes CPD credits and can be shared with your employer or on your professional profile.

The course strengthens your credibility and career prospects by giving you current, practical expertise in iFRS 9 Basics. It helps you take on greater responsibility, contribute more effectively to your team, and demonstrate a recognised commitment to your professional growth.

There is no external examination. Your understanding is reinforced through practical exercises, worked examples and knowledge checks throughout, and you receive a Duxford Growth Partners Certificate of Completion on finishing the course.

Stages 1, 2 and 3. Significant increase in credit risk.

Macroeconomic scenarios. Scenario weighting.

12-month and lifetime ECL. Worked examples.

Yes. Staging is one of the core themes of the course and is addressed in depth, alongside IFRS 9 Basics, Expected Credit Loss and PD / LGD / EAD.

The IFRS 9 and Expected Credit Loss (ECL) Modelling Basics Certification Training is developed and delivered by experienced practitioners, is fully self-paced so it fits around your commitments, uses real-world examples and templates, and earns you a CPD-eligible Certificate of Completion — practical, credible and career-focused.