You can complete CDCS in six months, but if you need longer you will still have access to Brightspace and resources for one year from registration.
You’ll be assessed in an exam that lasts three hours and 15 minutes. The examination is split into two sections:
Section A – 60 multiple-choice questionsSection B – ten multiple-choice questions and three document checking exercisesYou can book your exam at any designated test center around the world and will get your results within 24 hours.Entry RequirementsThere are no entry requirements to undertake the CDCS examination. However, it is strongly recommended that candidates have a minimum of three years of documentary credit experience. Membership in BAFT, The London Institute of Banking & Finance, or any other organization is not required.
Taking the CDCS ExamInformation on how to book your exam at a Pearson VUE center can be found in the ‘Important Registration Information’ document on the home page of your MyLIBF account.
After the ExamExam results will be available within 48 hours of taking the exam. Certificates will be emailed to successful candidates 10 weeks after the exam.