Training Course On Credit Appraisal And Loan Portfolio Management

Course Overview

This course equips participants with practical skills in credit assessment, loan analysis, risk evaluation, and portfolio monitoring for financial institutions. The training emphasizes credit appraisal techniques, borrower evaluation, cash flow analysis, collateral assessment, loan structuring, and the use of portfolio quality indicators. Participants will also learn best practices for managing delinquency, strengthening repayment performance, and enhancing overall credit risk management within SACCOs, MFIs, and banks.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

  1. Understand the credit appraisal process and lending cycle.
  2. Conduct thorough borrower assessments using financial and non-financial indicators.
  3. Analyze cash flows, repayment capacity, and business viability.
  4. Evaluate collateral and design appropriate loan structures.
  5. Monitor loan portfolio performance using key credit risk indicators.
  6. Apply tools for managing delinquency, arrears, and loan recovery.
  7. Strengthen credit risk management systems for sustainable lending.

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Course Content

Module 1: Foundations of Credit Appraisal and Lending

  • Credit cycle and lending principles
  • Types of borrowers and loan products
  • The 5Cs and 7Ps of credit evaluation
  • Understanding lending risks
  • Regulatory and institutional credit policies

Module 2: Borrower Assessment and Financial Analysis

  • Financial statement interpretation (income, cash flow, balance sheet)
  • Cash flow forecasting and repayment capacity
  • Business viability and sustainability assessment
  • Character and behavioral analysis
  • Red flags in credit applications

Module 3: Loan Structuring and Collateral Evaluation

  • Loan structuring, terms, and conditions
  • Pricing of loans and interest-rate considerations
  • Types of collateral and valuation methods
  • Legal and documentation requirements
  • Credit decision-making and approval workflow

Module 4: Loan Portfolio Monitoring and Performance Measurement

  • Portfolio quality indicators (PAR, write-offs, provisioning)
  • Arrears tracking and aging analysis
  • Early warning signals of portfolio deterioration
  • Performance dashboards and reporting
  • Tools for portfolio analysis and trend interpretation

Module 5: Delinquency Management and Loan Recovery Strategies

  • Causes of loan default and mitigation strategies
  • Loan restructuring and rescheduling options
  • Collection techniques and borrower engagement
  • Recovery strategies and legal processes
  • Strengthening credit risk management systems

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for credit officers, loan officers, credit managers, branch managers, portfolio managers, risk officers, financial analysts, business development officers, and internal auditors working in SACCOs, microfinance institutions, banks, and other lending organizations.

Duration & Delivery

Duration

5 Days

Delivery Mode

Online or In-Person Training Available

Certification

Professional Certificate Included

Language

English

 

GENERAL NOTES

 i.   The client has many options on where they would wish to have the training

Onsite training (In Kenya)

Onsite training (Outside Kenya)

Online Training

a.   Mombasa

a. Southern Sudan – Juba

a. Zoom

b.  Nairobi

b. Tanzania – Dar es Salaam

b. Webex

c.  Naivasha

c. Rwanda – Kigali

c. Google meets

d.  Machakos

d. Nigeria – Lagos

d. Google teams

e.  Thika

e. Lilongwe  – Malawi

..

f.   Nakuru

f. South Africa – Johannesburg

..

g. Embu

g. Ghana – Accra

 

h.  At work place

h.  At work place

..

ii. The client shall communicate the preferred training venue at least seven (7) days before the training date. Otherwise the training shall take place in Nairobi.

 iii. This training is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in the respective fields of practice. It is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group works and case studies.

 iii. Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.

 iv. Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Arichum Consulting certificate.

 v.   The onsite training fee covers tuition fees, training materials, tea at 10am, lunch, tea at 4pm, training venue and a certificate on completion. Accommodation and travel may be arranged for our participants upon request.

 vi.   The online training fee covers tuition fees, training materials, and a certificate on completion.

 

Training Charges per Person

All non-Kenya Delegates shall Pay in USD ($)

Number of Participants

On Site 5 days per person

Online 5 days per person

On Site 10 days per person

Online 10 days per person

 

USD ($)

Ksh.

USD ($)

Ksh.

USD ($)

Ksh.

USD ($)

Ksh.

1

862

80,000

517

48,000

1,724

160,000

1,034

96,000

2    to    10

776

72,000

465

43,200

1,552

144,000

931

86,400

11    to    20

698

64,800

419

38,880

1,396

129,600

838

77,760

21    to    30

628

58,320

377

34,992

1,257

116,640

754

69,984

31    to    40

566

52,488

339

31,493

1,131

104,976

679

62,986

41    to    50

509

47,239

305

28,344

1,018

94,478

611

56,687

above 50

458

42,515

275

25,509

916

85,031

255

51,018