This course is part of the Supply Chain Finance and Blockchain Technology Specialization

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Supply Chain Finance and Blockchain Technology SpecializationNew York Institute of Finance

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What is Supply Chain Finance? How does Blockchain apply? In this course, you’ll learn about an emerging set of solutions within trade finance implemented by financial institutions, leading corporate buyers and their trading partners all over the world known as Supply Chain Finance. You’ll learn about the key enablers in Supply Chain Finance and recognize the key challenges in the current market that are responsible for the growing interest in Supply Chain Finance. You’ll cover the concept, attributes, and metrics of working capital in great detail and review the four main products and solutions in Supply Chain Finance. The course will wrap up with a brief introduction to Blockchain and the basic concepts of Blockchain Technology. By the end of this course, you’ll have learned about the options to enter into the Supply Chain Finance market and how to identify the best solutions for your organization. There is no prerequisite knowledge required to participate in this course, but general business and financial acumen are helpful in understanding the full details of Supply Chain Finance solutions.

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Supply Chain Finance and Blockchain Technology Specialization

Intermediate Level

The target audience of the course should be familiar with the basic concepts of corporate finance.

Approx. 13 hours to complete

English

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What you will learn

Recognize the various means to improve the working capital of your company or your corporate client.
Recognize the process to implement and manage a Supply Chain Finance program.
Identify the main players, competitors, and enablers in global Supply Chain Finance.
Recognize the impact of new technologies in Supply Chain Finance and how to apply them.

Skills you will gain

Blockchain Technology Implementation
Foreign Currency Risk Management
Accounts Receivable Management
Accounts Payable Management
Trade Finance Management

Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

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100% online

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Course 1 of 4 in the

Supply Chain Finance and Blockchain Technology Specialization

Intermediate Level

The target audience of the course should be familiar with the basic concepts of corporate finance.

Approx. 13 hours to complete

English

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Oliver Belin

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New York Institute of Finance

12,702 Learners

4 Courses

Jack Farmer

Curriculum Director

New York Institute of Finance

79,731 Learners

11 Courses

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New York Institute of Finance

The New York Institute of Finance (NYIF), is a global leader in training for financial services and related industries. Started by the New York Stock Exchange in 1922, it now trains 250,000+ professionals in over 120 countries. NYIF courses cover everything from investment banking, asset pricing, insurance and market structure to financial modeling, treasury operations, and accounting. The institute has a faculty of industry leaders and offers a range of program delivery options, including self-study, online courses, and in-person classes. Its US customers include the SEC, the Treasury, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America and most leading worldwide banks.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week

Week 1

3 hours to complete

Module 01

3 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 16 min), 8 readings, 2 quizzes

6 videos

Introduction to the Specialization2m

Meet your Instructor1m

Course Overview and Objective1m

Topic 01: Why is the Topic Important?3m

Topic 02: Definition of Supply Chain Finance3m

Q&A: Why is the topic so important in the current market?2m

8 readings

Welcome to the Course2m

Specialization Outline5m

About the New York Institute of Finance2m

Bonus Reading30m

Course Outline5m

Course Abbreviations10m

Standard Definitions for Techniques of Supply Chain Finance30m

Key Module Takeaways2m

2 practice exercises

Review Quiz 016m

Assessment 0130m

Week

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Module 02

3 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 25 min), 4 readings, 3 quizzes

Week

Week 3

5 hours to complete

Module 03

5 hours to complete

12 videos (Total 71 min), 4 readings, 4 quizzes

12 videos

Topic 01: Introduction to Working Capital7m

Topic 02: Working Capital and Supply Chain Finance3m

Topic 01: Approved Payables Finance15m

Topic 02: Example: Kellogg’s4m

Topic 03: Dynamic Discounting8m

Topic 04: SPV Financing Model3m

Topic 05: P-Card3m

Topic 06: Summary3m

Topic 07: Key Differences and Trends4m

Topic 01: Why banks are looking at Supply Chain Finance?6m

Topic 02: Options for Banks8m

Topic 03: What is the Best Option?3m

4 readings

Relevance of Working Capital Management and its Weakness20m

Payable Finance - Definitions20m

What is a Purchasing Card?5m

Key Module Takeaways10m

4 practice exercises

Assessment 0530m

Review Quiz 0230m

Assessment 0615m

Assessment 0712m

Week

Week 4

3 hours to complete

Module 04

3 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 22 min), 5 readings, 2 quizzes

4 videos

Topic 01: Why Blockchain?2m

Topic 02: What is Blockchain?8m

Topic 03: Difference between Ledgers5m

Topic 04: Permissionless vs. Permissioned Ledger6m

5 readings

Blockchain 101: Beginners Guide to Understanding the Technology10m

Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System30m

Nuances Between Permissionless and Permissioned Blockchains10m

Key Takeaways2m

Congratulations2m

2 practice exercises

Assessment 0830m

Course 01 Final Exam18m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM INTRODUCTION TO SUPPLY CHAIN FINANCE & BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY

by SMMar 22, 2020

Great introductory course in the world of Supply Chain Finance.

by SROct 16, 2020

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by AANov 22, 2022

Week 1 was not good as assumed, voice quality in the whole course was poor. Case studies need to be introduced.

by DTMar 29, 2020

Wonderful insight on topics that still remain untaught in many institutions.

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About the Supply Chain Finance and Blockchain Technology Specialization

New York Institute of Finance’s Supply Chain Finance and Blockchain Technology Specialization focuses on an emerging set of solutions within trade finance, which are being implemented by thousands of financial institutions, leading corporate buyers and their trading partners from around the world.

This 4-course Specialization will describe in detail the evolution of traditional trade finance and the shift to supply chain finance, delving into the key elements, available options from which solutions are implemented, and an in-depth view on the success factors. Given that Supply Chain Finance is still evolving, this Specialization focuses on the main challenges, trends and technology developments in the market (such as Blockchain Technology) and provides an insight into the future of supply chain finance in the broader context. When you complete the Specialization, you will gain the knowledge and skills to assess and identify Supply Chain Finance opportunities for a corporate buying organization.

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When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
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