Private Credit Program
Program Start Date: March 5 2026
The Private Credit Program provides a structured study of credit underwriting, loan structuring and risk evaluation within private lending markets.
The program emphasizes the analytical and financial principles used to evaluate borrowers, structure credit instruments and assess long term credit risk.
Program Overview
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Key areas of study
The Private Credit Program examines the frameworks and analytical processes used in direct lending and private credit evaluation.
Key areas of study include:
- Credit underwriting methods
- Borrower financial analysis
- Cash flow evaluation and coverage assessment
- Loan structuring and covenant design
- Collateral assessment and security structure
- Credit risk modeling
- Market analysis in private lending
- Monitoring and ongoing portfolio evaluation
- Workout and restructuring principles
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Certification and Performance Standards
Certification for the Private Credit Program is awarded based on evaluated analytical performance. Completion is not based on participation alone.
Participants are assessed through a comprehensive, case based examination designed to evaluate valuation, financial modeling, risk analysis, and structured investment judgment across public and private markets.
Certification outcomes reflect demonstrated performance and are issued in differentiated tiers, including Certificate of Completion, Certificate of Advanced Proficiency, and Certificate of Distinction. Distinction is awarded only to participants whose performance meets the institute’s highest analytical standards.
Completion timelines may vary based on performance. Participants who do not meet the required standard complete additional preparation prior to reassessment.
Full assessment and certification policies are defined under the institute’s Institutional Standards.
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Program Structure and Duration
The program is delivered fully online through a structured sequence of modules. Participants progress at a defined pace and complete the full curriculum over a twelve week period. The expected study commitment is eight to ten hours per week.
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Admission
Admission is processed on a rolling basis and places are confirmed in the order applications are received for the March 2026 start.
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Tuition
Tuition for the program is 9 999 USD.
Enrollment is confirmed upon acceptance and tuition payment. Instruction is delivered through independent study within defined academic deadlines, fixed assessment windows, and performance based standards.
Participant Profile
The program is intended for:
- Individuals allocating capital to private credit or direct lending
- Investors seeking structured methods for credit evaluation
- Participants who require disciplined frameworks for underwriting
- Individuals managing private portfolios with credit exposure
- Participants who value analytical precision and structured financial evaluation
Before You Apply
This program is academically demanding and assumes a high level of commitment to analytical work. Instruction follows a defined academic structure and is not simplified or adjusted for individual background gaps.
Participants should expect structured assignments, formal assessment, and evaluated outcomes. Certification reflects demonstrated analytical performance in accordance with the institute’s Institutional Standards.
While instruction is delivered online without fixed class times, progress and completion are governed by performance standards. Completion timelines may vary based on individual results and reassessment requirements.
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Apply Now
Begin the admission process for the Private Credit Program. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and confirmed in the order they are received. Accepted applicants receive formal enrollment instructions for the March 2026 start.
All information submitted is used solely for admission and enrollment purposes. The institute does not share applicant data with external parties.
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