Professional Credit Certification (PCC)
Why Choose Professional Credit Certification (PCC)?
Leading credit specialisation
The Professional Credit Certification (PCC) is a programme for banking professionals who seek to equip themselves with the skills, knowledge and tools to advance in the demanding and rapidly changing field of credit management. By dedicating time and effort to complete PCC, you will be demonstrating your commitment towards attaining the highest standards of becoming a credit professional.
- Academic learning with hands-on operational elements
- Developed by Malaysian credit experts for local insights and practice
- Clear education pathway to becoming credit professionals
- Flexible online programme with optional classroom support
Learning Outcomes
The overall aim of the programme is to provide you with the knowledge and skills for an end-to-end credit management process. Upon completion of the programme, you will demonstrate a sound understanding to undertake advanced credit roles and responsibilities. PCC provides you with the recognition as a credit specialist, proving that your competency, skills and knowledge in credit are up-to-date, giving you the recognition and reputation as a credit specialist.
PCC Education Pathway
LEVEL 1
CERTIFIED CREDIT EXECUTIVE (CCE)
Certified Credit Executive provides you with a strong skill set for undertaking credit roles and responsibilities within a guided environment or policy framework.
Who is it for?
Entry level executives in the banking industry aspiring to work in credit function.
Upon successfully completing the module:
Receive Certified Credit Executive Certificate
Advance to Level 2, Retail Credit Professional OR Business Credit Professional
LEVEL 2
RETAIL CREDIT PROFESSIONAL (RCP)
Retail Credit Professional expands your competence in credit skills and judgement with specialisation in retail credit.
Who is it for?
Banking professionals with several years of experience in credit.
Upon successfully completing the module:
Receive Retail Credit Professional Certificate
OR
LEVEL 2
BUSINESS CREDIT PROFESSIONAL (BCP)
Business Credit Professional expands your competence in credit skills and judgement with specialisation in business credit.
Who is it for?
Banking professionals with several years of experience in credit.
Upon successfully completing the module:
Receive Business Credit Professional Certificate
Latest announcement (28 February 2020)
Updated PCC module guides 2020/2021 and mock examination papers are now available on the Member Portal. Kindly log in to the Member Portal to access the information.
New Application |
Transition Application |
Level 1: Certified Credit Executive (CCE)
Syllabus Structure
| The Malaysian Financial System, Regulations and Ethics |
| 1. The Malaysian Financial System 2. Laws and Regulations in Malaysian Banking 3. Ethics and Corporate Governance |
| Principles of Lending |
| 1. Principles of Lending 2. The Credit Risk Assessment Framework 3. The CAMPARI Framework 4. Borrowers and their Legal Status 5. Credit Information and Its Verification 6. Loan and Securities Documentation 7. Landed Securities and Credit Support 8. Guarantees and Indemnities |
| Basic Financial Analysis |
| 1. General Accounting Principles and Policies 2. Understanding Financial Statements 3. Quantitative Analysis of Financial Statements 4. Qualitative Aspects of Financial Statement Analysis |
| Credit Report Writing |
| 1. Overview of Report Writing 2. Language and Writing Styles 3. Introducing Credit Report Writing 4. Context of Credit Report Writing 5. Preliminary Sections and Introduction 6. Main Body of Discussion for a New Lending Proposal 7. Main Body of Discussion for Annual Review and Special Cases 8. Summarisation 9. Conclusions and Recommendations |
Level 2: Retail Credit Professional (RCP)
Syllabus Structure
| Retail Lending Environment, Process and Analysis |
| 1. Retail Lending Environment 2. Marketing and Business Development 3. Credit Information and Verification 4. Credit Evaluation and Structuring 5. Security Documentation and Support 6. Loan Disbursement |
| Consumer Lending Products and Services |
| 1. Consumer Credit 2. Property Financing 3. Investment Financing 4. Hire-Purchase and Leasing |
| SME Lending |
| 1. Small and Medium Enterprise Lending 2. Evaluation of SME Applications 3. Financial Assessment 4. Lending Products for SMEs |
| Loan Portfolio Management and Recovery |
| 1. Loan Monitoring 2. Loan Collection and Recovery 3. Account Management |
Level 2: Business Credit Professional (BCP)
Syllabus Structure
| Business Credit Analysis |
| 1. Business Credit Analysis 2. Structure of Business Financing 3. Qualitative Risk Analysis 4. Components of Credit Risk 5. Competitive Strategies of Borrowers 6. Risk Identification Using SWOT Analysis 7. Risk Identification Using PEST Analysis 8. Risk Identification Using Asset Conversion Cycle |
| Advanced Financial Analysis |
| 1. Advanced Financial Statement Analysis 2. Consolidated and Group Financial Statements 3. Financial Reporting and Accounting Standards 4. Financial Forecasting and Modelling |
| Loan Structuring and Legal Documentation |
| 1. Loan Structuring 2. The Loan Agreement 3. Covenants in Loan Documentation 4. Property Security and Its Documentation 5. Debentures 6. Fixed Deposits 7. Shares and Unit Trusts 8. Standby Letters of Credit 9. Other Forms of Security 10. Other Credit Support and Documentation |
| Loan Monitoring, Rehabilitation and Recovery |
| 1. Managing the Loan Portfolio 2. Identification of Warning Signs 3. Causes of Business and Credit Failure 4. Loan Rehabilitation and Business Recovery 5. Loan Recovery and Workouts |
Programme Fees
| Level | 2020 Price (RM) per qualification (Inclusive of 6% Service Tax) |
Exam Re-sit Fee (RM) (Inclusive of 6% Service Tax) |
| Certified Credit Executive | 2,650 | 530 |
| Retail Credit Professional | 3,180 | 530 |
| Business Credit Professional | 3,180 | 530 |
Professional Credit Certification Education Pathway
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Applicants are required to be Individual Members of AICB.
- Applicants must meet the following entry requirements.
STANDARD ROUTE
| Qualification | Entry Requirement |
| Certified Credit Executive (CCE) | Available to individuals who possess:
The Institute may consider on a case-by-case basis, individuals who do not meet the minimum education requirements. |
| Business Credit Professional (BCP) OR Retail Credit Professional (RCP) | Completed Certified Credit Executive |
ACCELERATED ROUTE
Applicants can apply to enrol directly in the Business Credit Professional (BCP) or Retail Credit Professional (RCP) if they meet the following entry requirements.
| Qualification | Entry Requirement |
| Business Credit Professional (BCP) OR Retail Credit Professional (RCP) |
Available to individuals who:
OR
* Structured learning refers to learning programmes or courses that are designed using instructional methodology. Please click here for the list of qualifications recognised for BCP/RCP. |
APPROVALS
- All applications for enrolments or exemptions will be processed in according to the requirements set out in the regulations.
- Applications will be processed upon receipt of full and complete documentation as stated in the Documentation section.
- Approvals for enrolments or exemptions will be granted based on the information/documents submitted and applicants may be contacted if additional information is required.
- Applicants whose qualifications and experience have been assessed by the Institute will be informed of the Institute’s decisions within 10 working days of the date of application, upon receipt of full and complete documentation.
- Where the applicant’s qualifications have not previously been assessed by the Institute, a longer processing time will be required.
- Applicants will be informed of the Institute’s decision via email.
Certified Credit Executive (CCE)
(a) Examination Format
| CURRENT |
UPDATED | ||
| CCE 3 | CCE 4 | ||
| Question Format | 60 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) | 20 MCQs & 2 descriptive questions (1 business credit case + 1 consumer credit case) | One 3-hour examination comprising Part 1 (70%) 70 MCQs – recall, understanding and application Part 2 (30%) 2 caselets : consumer and business case Click here for updated CCE Module |
| Duration of Exam | 1.5 hours | 2.5 hours | 3 hours |
| Pass Mark | 75% | 60% | 60% |
| Examination Type | Closed book. Online examination. | Closed book. Online examination. | Closed book. Online examination. |
(b) Grade Bands
Results will be expressed in grade bands as follows:
Grade Band |
Marks | ||
| CURRENT |
UPDATED | ||
| CCE 3 | CCE 4 | ||
| Distinction | 80% and above | ||
| Pass | 75% & above | 60% & above | 60% – 79% |
| Fail 1 | 65% – 74% | 50% – 59% | 59% and below |
| Fail 2 | 50% – 64% | 40% – 49% | |
| Fail 3 | 30% – 49% | 30% – 39% | |
| Fail 4 | 29% & below | 29% & below | |
(c) Time Limit
| CURRENT | UPDATED |
| A candidate must successfully complete all the four modules in CCE within three years of enrolment for the qualification failing which any module passes gained will be nullified. | A candidate must successfully complete CCE within three years of enrolment for the qualification. |
(d) Award Requirements
| CURRENT | UPDATED |
| Candidates must pass all four modules within three years to be awarded the Certified Credit Executive award. Upon achieving the award, candidates may progress to enrol for either the Retail Credit Professional qualification or the Business Credit Professional qualification. | Candidates must pass the module within three years to be awarded the Certified Credit Executive award. Upon achieving the award, candidates may progress to enrol the Retail Credit Professional qualification or the Business Credit Professional qualification. |
Retail Credit Professional (RCP) and Business Credit Professional (BCP)
(a) Examination Format
| CURRENT | UPDATED | |
| Question Format | 80 independent multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and case-based /caselet based MCQs | Part A : 60 independent MCQs (60%) Part B : 20 case-based MCQs (2-4 caselets) (40%) Click here for updated BCP & RCP Modules |
| Duration of Exam | 3 hours | 3 hours |
| Pass Mark | 60% | 60% |
| Examination Type | Closed book. Online examination except for RCP3 and RCP4 |
Closed book. Online examination except for RCP3 and RCP4 |
(b) Grade Bands
Results will be expressed in grade bands as follows:
| Grade Band |
Marks |
|
| CURRENT | UPDATED | |
| Distinction | 80% and above | 80% and above |
| Pass | 60% – 79% | 60% – 79% |
| Fail | 59% and below | 59% and below |
(c) Time Limit
| CURRENT | UPDATED |
| A candidate must successfully complete all the four modules in RCP or BCP within three years of enrolment for the respective qualification failing which any module passes gained will be nullified. | A candidate must successfully complete the RCP or BCP module within three years of enrolment for the respective qualification. |
(d) Award Requirements
| CURRENT | UPDATED |
| Candidates must pass all four modules in RCP or BCP within the time limit to be awarded the Retail Credit Professional or Business Credit Professional qualifications. | Candidates must pass RCP or BCP module within the time limit to be awarded the Retail Credit Professional qualification or the Business Credit Professional qualification. |
QUALIFICATION ENROLMENT & EXAMINATION SCHEDULE FOR 2020
CERTIFIED CREDIT EXECUTIVE (CCE)
| ACTIVITY | EXAM SITTING | ||
| SEPTEMBER 2020 (RESCHEDULED FROM APRIL 2020) | OCTOBER 2020 (RESCHEDULED FROM JULY/AUGUST 2020) | NOVEMBER 2020 |
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| Application Submission Closing Date for New Applicant | 1 June 2020 (Monday) * Only for Updated CCE |
29 June 2020 (Monday) * Only for Updated CCE |
3 August 2020 (Monday) * Only for Updated CCE |
| Exam Registration and Payment Closing Date / L & D Sponsorship Approval Closing Date for New Candidate | 29 June 2020 (Monday) |
27 July 2020 (Monday) |
1 September 2020 (Tuesday) |
| Workshop Dates at ABS |
For the workshop dates, please refer to Asian Banking School website at https://www.asianbankingschool.com/ |
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| Online Exam Dates for CCE (Updated), CCE 3 and CCE4 | 1 to 30 September 2020 | 1 to 31 October 2020 | 1 to 30 November 2020 |
| Exam Result Release Date | 16 October 2020 (Friday) |
30 November 2020 (Friday) |
15 January 2021 (Friday) |
Important Notes:
- Training workshops for AICB qualifications are conducted by the Asian Banking School (ABS). Candidates are required to check ABS’ website : www.asianbankingschool.com for the latest workshop dates.
- AICB reserves the right to cancel, suspend, interrupt or reschedule any examinations and will not be liable for any claims, actions, costs, charges, expenses, damages, losses and liabilities due to the cancellation/deferment of these examinations.
- Please adhere to the above closing dates to avoid any delays in the enrolment or registration process.
Note : The examination date displayed in the Member Portal is for registration purposes only. The online examination will be carried out for a period of one month (24 hours a day, 7 days a week, subject to availability) in Pearson VUE. Candidate can book an exam session in Pearson VUE on a date and time within the examination period stated in the schedule above.
Business Credit Professional (BCP)
QUALIFICATION ENROLMENT & EXAMINATION SCHEDULE FOR 2020
BUSINESS CREDIT PROFESSIONAL (BCP)
| ACTIVITY | EXAM SITTING | ||
| SEPTEMBER 2020 (RESCHEDULED FROM APRIL 2020) | OCTOBER 2020 (RESCHEDULED FROM JULY/AUGUST 2020) | NOVEMBER 2020 |
|
| Application Submission Closing Date for New Applicant | 1 June 2020 (Monday) * Only for Updated BCP |
29 June 2020 (Monday) * Only for Updated BCP |
3 August 2020 (Monday) * Only for Updated BCP |
| Exam Registration and Payment Closing Date / L & D Sponsorship Approval Closing Date | 29 June 2020 (Monday) |
27 July 2020 (Monday) |
1 September 2020 (Tuesday) |
| Workshop Dates at ABS |
For the workshop dates, please refer to Asian Banking School website at https://www.asianbankingschool.com/ |
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| Online Exam Date for BCP (Updated), BCP 3 and BCP 4 | 1 to 30 September 2020 | 1 to 31 October 2020 | 1 to 30 November 2020 |
| Exam Result Release Date | 16 October 2020 (Friday) |
30 November 2020 (Friday) |
15 January 2021 (Friday) |
Important Notes:
- Training workshops for AICB qualifications are conducted by Asian Banking School (ABS). Candidates are required to check ABS’ website : www.asianbankingschool.com for the latest workshop dates.
- AICB reserves the right to cancel, suspend, interrupt or reschedule any examination to another date and will not be liable for any claims, actions, costs, charges, expenses, damages, loss and liability due to the cancellation/deferment of these examinations.
- Please adhere to the above closing dates, otherwise AICB will not be responsible for any delay in the enrolment or registration.
Note : The examination date displayed in the Member Portal is for registration purposes only. The online examination will be carried out for a period of one month (24 hours a day, 7 days a week, subject to availability) in Pearson VUE. Candidate can book an exam session in Pearson VUE on a date and time within the examination period stated in the schedule above.
Retail Credit Professional (RCP)
QUALIFICATION ENROLMENT & EXAMINATION SCHEDULE FOR 2020
RETAIL CREDIT PROFESSIONAL (RCP)
| ACTIVITY | EXAM SITTING | ||
| SEPTEMBER 2020 (RESCHEDULED FROM APRIL 2020) |
OCTOBER 2020 (RESCHEDULED FROM JULY/AUGUST 2020) | NOVEMBER 2020 |
|
| Application Submission Closing Date for New Applicant | 1 June 2020 (Monday) * Only for Updated RCP |
29 June 2020 (Monday) * Only for Updated RCP |
3 August 2020 (Monday) * Only for Updated RCP |
| Exam Registration and Payment Closing Date / L & D Sponsorship Approval Closing Date | 29 June 2020 (Monday) |
27 July 2020 (Monday) |
1 September 2020 (Tuesday) |
| Exam Registration and Payment Closing Date / L & D Sponsorship Approval Closing Date for RE-SIT Candidate | – | – | 23 October 2020 (Friday) *For RCP 3 & RCP 4 only |
| Workshop Dates at ABS |
For the workshop dates, please refer to Asian Banking School website at https://www.asianbankingschool.com/ |
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| Online Exam Date for RCP (Updated) | 1 to 30 September 2020 | 1 to 31 October 2020 | 1 to 30 November 2020 |
| Result Release Date for Online Exam | 16 October 2020 (Friday) |
30 November 2020 (Friday) |
15 January 2021 (Friday) |
| Paper Based Exam Date for RCP 3 and RCP 4 | 12 September 2020 (Saturday) |
10 October 2020 (Saturday) |
21 November 2020 (Saturday) |
| Exam Time for Paper Based Exam |
9.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. 2.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m. |
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| Result Release Date for Paper Based Exam | 16 October 2020 (Friday) |
30 November 2020 (Friday) |
15 January 2021 (Friday) |
| Exam Centre for Paper Based Exam |
Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu |
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Important Notes:
- Training workshops for AICB qualifications are conducted by the Asian Banking School (ABS). Candidates are required to check ABS’ website : www.asianbankingschool.com for the latest workshop dates.
- AICB reserves the right to cancel, suspend, interrupt or reschedule any examinations and will not be liable for any claims, actions, costs, charges, expenses, damages, losses and liabilities due to the cancellation/deferment of these examinations.
- Please adhere to the above closing dates to avoid any delays in the enrolment or registration process.
Note for Online Examination:
The examination date displayed in the Member Portal is for registration purposes only. The online examination will be carried out for a period of one month (24 hours a day, 7 days a week, subject to availability) in Pearson VUE. Candidate can book an exam session in Pearson VUE on a date and time within the examination period stated in the schedule above.
DOCUMENTATION
Applications will only be processed upon receipt of full and complete documentation. Applicants who submit incomplete applications (i.e. applications with incomplete details or supporting documents) will be given five working days to provide the required information and/or documentation, failing which the application will not be processed.
The documents required are as follows:
| Qualification | Documents Required | |
| Standard Route (Enrolment) | Accelerated Route (Exemption) | |
| Certified Credit Executive (CCE) |
The Institute may consider on a case-by-case basis, individuals who do not meet the minimum education requirements. |
Proof of completion of relevant qualifications, structured learning programmes or the bank’s internal certification programme. |
| Business Credit Professional (BCP)
OR Retail Credit Professional (RCP) |
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Proof of completion of relevant qualifications, structured learning programmes or the bank’s internal certification programme. |
Important notes
1. The qualification certificates/examination transcripts submitted must be certified as true copies by one of the following individuals:
- a university official; OR
- a Notary Public; OR
- a Commissioner for Oaths; OR
- an officer of the employing organisation; OR
- other such persons or agents as may be approved by Institute.
2. The signatory must sign and date the documents, and provide the following details:
- name
- designation
- contact number
3. If the documents are not in English or Bahasa Malaysia, translated documents by a certified translator must be appended to the submission. The credentials and contact information of the certified translator must be stated.
4. Qualification certificates that are submitted for enrolments or exemptions must be awarded by universities/higher education institutions recognised by the awarding country’s Ministry of Higher Education or its equivalent, or the national qualification accreditation agency.
5. Malaysian qualifications should be listed in the Malaysian Qualifications Register (MQR) or on the Finance Accreditation Agency (FAA) website.
6. AICB reserves the right to contact the awarding institute to verify the authenticity of the applicant’s qualifications.