Credit Control
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Credit Control

Get ready to master the art of managing your finances and taking control of your credit at this insightful online event.

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Online

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event.

About this event

Master credit control strategies to reduce debt, improve cashflow, and support strong financial operations for any business.

Overview:

Credit Control plays a vital role in keeping businesses financially stable by ensuring customers pay on time and debt is managed efficiently. This course dives into the essentials of credit control, from setting credit limits and understanding risk, to chasing overdue payments and improving cash collection processes. Whether you’re working in finance or want to strengthen your business’s financial backbone, this course offers structured insights into debt prevention, collection tactics, and communication etiquette that drive successful outcomes.

You'll also explore how credit control links to broader financial planning, customer relationships, and internal reporting. The course is carefully structured to suit professionals seeking to sharpen their credit management knowledge or those moving into finance-related roles. With a balance of debt recovery strategies, legal considerations, and system processes, learners gain clear, strategic perspectives that can be applied across industries—without the jargon or filler.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the purpose and importance of credit control systems.
  • Learn methods to assess and manage customer credit risk.
  • Apply debt collection techniques aligned with legal frameworks.
  • Develop professional communication styles for payment follow-ups.
  • Recognise how credit control supports business cashflow objectives.
  • Use reporting tools to track credit performance and aged debts.

Who is this Course For

  • Professionals working in finance or credit control departments.
  • Small business owners managing customer payments and invoices.
  • Individuals looking to specialise in debt collection processes.
  • Account managers handling client relationships and credit terms.
  • Office administrators dealing with billing and payment follow-up.
  • Anyone wanting to improve business cashflow management skills.
  • People aiming to enter roles in credit and financial operations.
  • Freelancers or contractors managing credit with multiple clients.

Career Path

  • Credit Controller – £28,000 average salary
  • Debt Recovery Officer – £26,500 average salary
  • Accounts Receivable Analyst – £30,000 average salary
  • Finance Assistant (Credit Focus) – £25,000 average salary
  • Billing Coordinator – £27,000 average salary
  • Credit Risk Analyst – £35,000 average salary

Frequently asked questions

What is credit control?

Credit control is the process of managing a company’s credit policies to ensure customers pay on time and bad debts are minimized.

Why is credit control important?

It helps businesses maintain healthy cash flow, reduce financial risk, and avoid late payments or defaults.

Who is responsible for credit control?

Usually, credit controllers or finance team members monitor accounts and follow up on overdue payments.

Do I need a finance background to learn credit control?

No, anyone can start learning credit control with basic interest in finance and business operations.

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