ICC Academy

What ICC Academy does

ICC Academy Private Ltd. is the official online learning and certification arm of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), headquartered in Singapore and operating since 2015. The company delivers a portfolio of benchmark certifications and courses in international trade, trade finance, Incoterms, documentary credits, digital trade, and sustainability, all delivered 100% online through its learning management system at academy.iccwbo.org. Programs are authored by ICC's network of experts, including 11 members of the ICC Banking Commission for the flagship Certified Trade Finance Professional (CTFP) credential, and span roughly 20 certifications plus digital library access and eBooks.

The core product surface is structured around standards ICC itself created: the Incoterms Rules, UCP 600 for documentary credits, URDG 758 for demand guarantees, and the ICC Digital Standards Initiative. Pricing is a one-time per-certification fee ranging from US$399 (Incoterms 2020 Certificate) to US$1,499 (CTFP), with mid-tier programs such as the CDCE at US$1,099, EIC at US$699, and CDTS at US$499. Bespoke corporate training is offered alongside the self-serve book, delivered online, in-person, or hybrid and tailored to organizational needs.

ICC Academy serves a global base of over 1,000 companies and individual alumni from more than 130 countries, with primary customer segments including large banks and financial institutions, SMEs and corporations engaged in cross-border trade, universities, and government agencies. The business operates without external venture funding under ICC's strategic ownership, leveraging ICC's institutional brand (representing over 45 million companies across 170+ countries) and a partner ecosystem that includes the Asian Development Bank, Standard Bank, ITFC, the Trade Development Bank, Commonwealth Bank, SUSS, and DSLC. Government-funded enrollment is enabled in Singapore through IBF/SkillsFuture and in Malaysia through HRD Corp registration.

Name

ICC Academy

Legal name

ICC Academy Private Ltd.

Website

https://icc.academy

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ICC Academy is the official online certification arm of the International Chamber of Commerce, delivering ICC-authored trade finance, Incoterms, documentary credits, digital trade, and sustainability certifications to individuals and 1,000+ companies across 130+ countries through a self-serve platform and bespoke corporate training.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Trade Finance Education and Certifications

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Trade Compliance (Import/Export Controls, Customs) (EDABADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Supply Chain, Logistics & Procurement Certifications (EDAAANAK), Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE)

Keywords

• Trade finance certification
• International trade training
• Documentary credits education
• Incoterms certification
• Digital trade courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Certification and Course Sales: ICC Academy generates revenue through one-time fees for certifications and courses. Customers pay upfront for individual programs such as Certified Trade Finance Professional (CTFP), Incoterms® 2020 Certificate, and other certifications. Training options include certifications, courses, and eBooks available for purchase.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ICC Academy is the official online learning and certification platform of the International Chamber of Commerce, delivering benchmark certifications and courses in international trade, trade finance, Incoterms, documentary credits, digital trade, and sustainability. Programs are delivered 100% online and self-paced via academy.iccwbo.org, with additional bespoke training for organizations delivered online, in-person, or hybrid. The portfolio includes flagship credentials such as the Certified Trade Finance Professional (CTFP), Certified Documentary Credits Expert (CDCE), Certified UCP 600 Specialist (CUCP), Certified URDG 758 Specialist (CURDG), Global Trade Certificate (GTC), Certificate in Digital Trade Strategy (CDTS), and the Incoterms 2020 Certificate in multiple languages.

Product overview

ICC Academy is an online learning platform and certification body operated by the International Chamber of Commerce. The platform offers a portfolio of benchmark certifications and courses in international trade topics including trade finance, Incoterms, digital trade, and sustainability. All certifications and courses are delivered 100% online and can be completed 24/7 from anywhere in the world. The product portfolio includes: CTFP, CURDG, CUCP, GTC, CFaP, CDTS, CDCE, Core CTFP (for CDCS & CSDG holders), multiple language versions of the Incoterms® 2020 Certificate (English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese), EIC, NBL, CCRS, FTAC, ICC Code for Ethical Marketing (EMA), and RGMC. The platform also provides bespoke organizational training, access to the ICC Digital Library, and eBooks. Funding support is available through IBF (Singapore) and HRD Corp (Malaysia) schemes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certified Trade Finance Professional (CTFP) ICC's advanced, wide-ranging trade finance certification authored by 11 experts from the ICC Banking Commission. Designed for trade finance professionals seeking benchmark competence. Available in English. Price: US$1,499.
• Certified Documentary Credits Expert (CDCE) The highest level of ICC-certified competence in documentary credits. Designed for senior practitioners handling complex documentary credit transactions. Price: US$1,099.
• Certified UCP 600 Specialist (CUCP) Certification covering UCP 600 rules for documentary credits, authored by ICC as the creator of these standards. For documentary credits practitioners.
• Certified URDG 758 Specialist (CURDG) Certification covering URDG 758 rules for demand guarantees in cross-border trade. For professionals handling demand guarantees.
• Global Trade Certificate (GTC) ICC's foundational trade finance certification. Students choose 9 courses from the GTC curriculum to develop a well-rounded skillset for kick-starting a trade finance career.
• Certified Factoring Professional (CFaP) Certification covering factoring professional practices in trade finance. For factoring practitioners.
• Certified Trade Finance Professional for CDCS & CSDG holders (Core CTFP) Advanced CTFP certification pathway for professionals who already hold CDCS and CSDG credentials. Builds on existing documentary credits and demand guarantees qualifications.
• Certificate in Digital Trade Strategy (CDTS) Certification covering key aspects of digital trade including macro perspectives and micro-level applications and standards. Price: US$499.
• Incoterms 2020 Certificate Certification on the Incoterms 2020 Rules directly from ICC, the organization that created them. Available in English, Spanish, French, German, and Chinese. Price: US$399 (English).
• Export/Import Certificate (EIC) ICC's international trade certification teaching how to do business effectively across borders. Available in English and Spanish. Price: US$699.
• IMB NVOCC Bill of Lading Certificate (NBL) Certification covering non-vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC) bill of lading procedures. For shipping and logistics practitioners.
• Certificate on the Common Reporting Standard (CCRS) Certification covering the Common Reporting Standard for tax information exchange. For compliance and tax professionals.
• Free Trade Agreement Certificate (FTAC) Certification covering free trade agreement utilization and compliance. For trade compliance professionals.
• ICC Code for Ethical Marketing & Advertising (EMA) Certification covering ICC's ethical marketing and advertising standards for sustainability. For marketing and compliance professionals.
• Certificate in Responsible Green Marketing Communications (RGMC) Certification covering responsible green marketing communication practices. For sustainability and marketing professionals.
• Bespoke Training Customized training programs designed for organizational needs, available as online workshops, in-person sessions, or hybrid formats combining self-paced learning with practical workshops. Trusted by over 1,000 companies including SMEs, universities, government agencies, large banks, and multinational corporations.
• ICC Academy eBooks Digital books available for purchase covering international trade topics, available through the ICC Academy eBooks catalogue.
• ICC Digital Library Digital library access to ICC's knowledge resources and publications covering international trade, trade finance, Incoterms, digital trade, and sustainability topics.

Quantifiable outcome

• ICC Academy alumni come from more than 130 countries
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Asian Development Bank (ADB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured partner logo displayed on ICC Academy website. ADB is a major development finance institution supporting Asia-Pacific countries with development initiatives including trade finance.
• Standard BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured partner logo displayed on ICC Academy website. One of Africa's largest banking groups with significant trade finance operations.
• International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured partner logo displayed on ICC Academy website. ITFC is a member of the Islamic Development Bank Group focused on trade finance.
• DSLC (Digital Supply Chain)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured partner logo displayed on ICC Academy website. DSLC focuses on digital trade and supply chain solutions.
• Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured partner logo displayed on ICC Academy website. Academic partnership for trade education in Singapore.
• Trade Development Bank (TDB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured partner logo displayed on ICC Academy website. Multilateral development institution focusing on trade finance.
• Commonwealth BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured partner logo displayed on ICC Academy website. Major Australian banking institution with international operations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF): LIBF issues the long-standing CDCS (Certified Documentary Credits Specialist) and CSDG (Certified Specialist in Demand Guarantees) credentials — the foundational trade finance certifications that ICC Academy's Core CTFP is explicitly designed to complement. Directly comparable target audience of trade finance practitioners.
• New York Institute of Finance (NYIF): NYIF provides professional certifications and courses in trade finance, corporate banking, and capital markets. Targets a similar professional buyer in global financial institutions with a comparable mix of self-paced online certifications and corporate training.
• Euromoney Learning: Euromoney Learning (part of Euromoney Institutional Investor) delivers professional training and certifications across trade finance, treasury, and capital markets, with both public courses and bespoke corporate programs. Overlaps directly with ICC Academy's enterprise training and individual certification offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Fitch Learning: Fitch Learning is a major provider of financial services training with a broad portfolio covering credit, risk, and trade finance. Larger and more diversified than ICC Academy but competes for the same enterprise L&D budget and similar practitioner audience.
• Informa (Financial Training): Informa operates large-scale financial services training businesses (e.g., through acquired brands) covering capital markets, trade finance, and compliance. Competes with ICC Academy for corporate training contracts and individual practitioner certifications across multiple financial disciplines.
• BPP Professional Education: BPP provides professional education and corporate training across finance, law, and business. Serves a similar professional buyer with vocational/credentialed training products, though with a broader portfolio extending beyond trade finance.
• Skillsoft: Skillsoft is a large enterprise learning platform offering broad professional development content including compliance and finance tracks. Competes indirectly for enterprise L&D budgets and offers an alternative channel for trade-related upskilling through corporate subscriptions.

Regional players

• Indian Institute of Banking & Finance (IIBF): IIBF is a leading provider of banking and trade finance certifications across India, including specialized trade finance courses. Comparable in mission (industry-led certification body) but primarily focused on the Indian banking workforce rather than global delivery.
• Lloyds Bank Trade Academy: Lloyds Bank's in-house trade academy delivers structured trade finance training to UK and international banking professionals. Represents the bank-led in-house model that competes with ICC Academy's bespoke enterprise training, though regional in emphasis.

Emerging players

• Coursera: Coursera partners with universities and institutions to deliver professional certificates, including supply chain and international business content. Represents the broader online credentialing platform that could encroach on ICC Academy's self-serve individual learner base over time.

Market position

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Competitive moat4 records

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Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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