Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to the SWIFT System 
• What is SWIFT and what is it used for?
• Role of SWIFT in international financial messaging
• Types of SWIFT institutions and users
• Key concepts: BIC, messages, networks, and security


Module 2: SWIFT Interface and Work Environment 
• System access and security considerations
• General navigation of the platform
• Identification of menus, trays, and main functions
• Basic configuration of the user environment


Module 3: SWIFT Messaging – Operational Use 
• Most commonly used SWIFT message types (functional view)
• General structure of a SWIFT message
• Drafting and validating messages
• Sending and receiving messages
• Handling common errors and rejections


Module 4: Inquiry, Traceability, and Control 
• Tracking the status of messages
• Querying histories and logs
• Operational traceability
• Best practices for control and audit


Module 5: Best Practices and Conclusion 
• Operational security in using SWIFT
• Common errors and how to avoid them
• Recommendations for daily system usage
• Q&A session

Requirements

Requirements 
• Basic knowledge of financial or banking operations
• Previous access to the SWIFT system (user already created)
• No programming or development knowledge required

Target Audience 
• SWIFT operational users
• Bank back office staff (functional, not technical focus)
• Operations, payments, international trade, or treasury departments
• Financial institutions that use SWIFT messaging in their daily operations

 21 Hours

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