Certification
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Delivering high-quality secured finance solutions requires professionals with specialized knowledge and proven expertise. SFNet’s Secured Finance Certified Professional (SFCP) designation recognizes emerging and mid-career individuals who have developed a strong command in their field and are ready to demonstrate it to their colleagues, their clients, and their organizations. Through live online courses covering asset-based lending, factoring, and leadership, and a comprehensive exam, the SFCP affirms that you have the knowledge and commitment this industry demands.
Why Get Certified?
Whether you are making the investment in yourself or approving it for your team, here is what the SFCP delivers:
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Individuals
- Sharpens your ability to analyze situations, apply industry best practices, and make better-informed decisions
- Validates your mastery of core secured finance principals to colleagues, clients, and industry peers
- Demonstrates your commitment to professional integrity in an industry where credibility is key
Companies
- Build a workforce with stronger technical expertise and sharper decision-making that improves performance
- Reduce operational risk by equipping team members with deeper knowledge, helping prevent costly mistakes
- Attract and retain talent by demonstrating your commitment to employee growth and excellence
What to Expect
TIME: 26-28 hours of required courses (four 6-hour courses and one 2–4-hour course) and pass the certification exam, all within 18 months.
PRICE: $3,000 for the required courses + an additional $295 exam fee (this represents a discount vs. purchasing each course a la carte.)
To maintain certification, you must complete 18 units of continuing education ("CEUs") for each 2-year reporting period.
How to Get Certified
STEP 1: Register for the SFCP program here
STEP 2: Complete 5 qualifying courses*: two from Group 1, two from Group 2, one from Group 3
STEP 3: Pass the certification exam: administered online
*Courses completed prior to starting the certification process may be eligible for credit toward your SFCP. Contact Denise Castagna, Program Manager, at dcastagna@sfnet.com for details.
Qualifying Courses
Group 1
Introduction to ABL
Business Development Level 1
Field Exam Level 1
Financial Statement Analysis Level 1
Introduction to Factoring
ABL Loan Documentation
ABL Portfolio Management Level 1
Introduction to Secured Finance
Factoring Portfolio Management
ABL Underwriting Level 1
Group 2
ABL Portfolio Management Level 2
Factoring Documentation
Financial Statement Analysis Level 2
ABL Underwriting Level 2
Factoring Underwriting
Workouts & Bankruptcy
Business Development Level 2
Field Exam Level 2
Group 3
Critical Leadership Strategies
How to Be the Trusted Advisor
Overcoming Objections and Pushback
Meet the Experts
Seasoned industry professionals bring deep industry knowledge and real-world experience to every course. They provide practical insights, proven strategies, and relevant tools that help secured finance professionals strengthen your skills, apply what you learn on the job, and approach SFCP certification with confidence.
