CERTIFIED CREDIT PROFESSIONALS (CCP)

Course Overview

The Certified Credit Professionals (CCP) programme offered by Star College of Management Studies is designed to equip learners with specialized knowledge and practical skills in credit management, debt recovery, and financial risk assessment. The course prepares professionals to effectively manage credit operations, analyze creditworthiness, and implement sound credit control systems within organizations.

The programme focuses on building competencies in areas such as credit policy development, credit risk management, debt collection strategies, and financial analysis. Graduates gain the expertise required to support organizational growth while maintaining strong credit governance and minimizing financial exposure.

The CCP qualification aligns with professional standards set by Kenya Institute of Credit Management (KICM) and is ideal for individuals seeking to build or advance their careers in credit management, finance, and related business fields.

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must meet one of the following requirements:
  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C+ and above
  • Possess a certificate or diploma in business, accounting, banking, finance, or related disciplines.
  • Be a professional or practitioner currently working in credit management, finance, or debt recovery seeking to formalize and advance their expertise.
  • Equivalent qualifications as determined by KICM

Course Outline

The CCP programme is structured into three progressive parts:

Foundation Level
Intermediate Level
Advanced Level

Paper No.

 

CP11

Credit Management

CP12

Communication and Customer Relation

CP13

Introduction to Law and Governance

CP14

Credit Risk Management

CP15

Principles of Accounting

CP16

Business Environment

 

Paper No.

 

CP21

Financial Statement Analysis for Credit Managers

CP22

Corporate Credit Analysis

CP23

Collections Management

CP24

    Credit Governance and Compliance

Paper No.

 

CP31

Leadership and Management

CP32

Advanced Credit Risk Management

CP33

Advanced Collections Management

CP34

Debt Recovery Management

Career Options

Graduates of the Certified Credit Professionals (CCP) programme can pursue careers in various sectors including banking, financial services, insurance, microfinance, SACCOs, and corporate organizations.

Possible career roles include:

  • Credit Officer

  • Credit Analyst

  • Debt Recovery Officer

  • Credit Controller

  • Risk and Compliance Officer

  • Collections Manager

  • Loan Officer

Professionals with CCP qualifications are well positioned to work in banks, financial institutions, SACCOs, government agencies, and private sector organizations where effective credit management and risk control are essential.

Payment Details

BANK PAYMENT DETAILS
MPESA PAYMENT DETAILS

STAR COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES

Bank Name Branch Bank Code Account Number
Co-operative Bank (Coop) University Way Branch 01100061456600
ECO Bank Tower Branch 6598001339

MPESA​ ( Paybill Number – 970710 ) Follow the steps below to pay

  1. Select Pay Bill from M-Pesa menu
  2. Enter Paybill no. 970710
  3. Enter Account No. Student’s Name
  4. Enter the amount to pay
  5. Enter PIN number
  6. Confirm payment details and submit payment

Downloads

Application Form

Tuition Fees

Kshs. 20,000/21,000/22,000 for CCP Module I,II,III respectively

Department
Department Of Accounting & Finance
Level
Professional Courses
Course Category
Professional
Modes of Study
Distance Learning, Evening, Evening, Weekends, Online, Full Time, Part Time, Weekend, Online, Weekday, Weekends
Intake Periods
April, January, July, May, November, September
Course Duration
Subject to passing in all modules
Examination Body
HRMPEB