Who Is This Course For?

Designed for aspiring credit analysts, developing bankers and finance professionals who want to build practical credit capability, as well as brokers looking to expand into commercial lending.

University Students

Build practical credit analysis capability to stand out in graduate recruitment and prepare for entry-level banking or credit roles.

Existing Bankers

Strengthen your technical foundation and position yourself for progression into credit-focused or commercial lending roles.

Professionals

Transition into credit analysis or commercial lending with structured training in financial analysis, credit risk and deal assessment.

Brokers

Expand into commercial lending with stronger credit assessment skills and a deeper understanding of lender expectations.

Learn from Industry Expert Darren McNamara

Step into commercial lending with guidance from a proven banking leader whose experience spans Australia’s leading financial institutions.

ANZ Business Banking Manager of the Year (1998 and 1999)

Recognised for driving sustained business growth and building high value client relationships.

St George Bank Superstar
Award

Awarded for outstanding performance and leadership excellence.

 Commonwealth Bank Recognition

Acknowledged for consistently delivering exceptional results and service excellence

Train with a mentor who brings real world experience, proven results, and strong industry credibility.

Recognised and Endorsed by Senior Industry Leaders

Endorsed by senior banking and industry leaders for technical excellence, practical discipline, and commitment to raising standards in commercial lending.

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I have reviewed this material and what I really like about it is that it is written by current Australian esteemed bankers for local bankers. It's therefore incredibly relevant and relatable [Read More]

Mark Couter Former Head of Corporate and Commercial Bank at CBA

I have worked closely with Darren McNamara and have seen firsthand the depth of his knowledge and practical experience in credit analysis and commercial banking. The Credit Analyst Academy Training Course [Read More]

Bill Constantinidis CEO at Australian Mortgage Fund Holdings (Lending Association Group)

As a senior leader in the insurance industry, I recognise how important strong credit analysis and financial risk assessment are to sound underwriting and decision making. The Credit Analyst Academy Training [Read More]

Steve Osborne Company Director at Osborne Strategic Risk Services Pty Ltd

Start Building Practical Credit Capability

Build practical credit analysis and commercial lending capability through structured online training developed by experienced banking and commercial lending professionals. Whether you are preparing for a credit analyst role, progressing in banking or expanding into commercial lending as a broker, the course is designed to build strong credit foundations.
  • Apply for the Course

    Submit your application and start building practical capability in commercial lending, credit analysis and lender-ready submissions.

  • Book a Consultation

    Schedule a one-on-one consultation with a mentor to discuss your goals and how the course aligns with your pathway into credit analysis or commercial lending.

  • Access Comprehensive Learning Materials

    Work through structured learning guides, real-world credit case studies and practical exercises designed to build capability in credit risk assessment and commercial lending.

  • Start Learning with Expert Support

    Clear Learning Guides: Structured explanations that break down commercial lending and credit analysis concepts into practical steps.

    Real Case Studies and Exercises: Apply concepts to realistic commercial lending scenarios, credit assessments and lender-ready submissions.

    Practical Credit Skills: Build capability in financial statement analysis, debt servicing, working capital, credit risk assessment, loan structuring and credit paper writing.

    Personalised Guidance: Access mentor support for clarification, direction and feedback as you progress.

    Practical Assessments: Test your knowledge, track progress and reinforce learning to support workplace readiness.

Build Real-World Credit Analysis and Commercial Lending Skills in Australia

Demand for credit analysts continues across Australia, with SEEK data showing over 1,500 advertised roles.

Employers value candidates who can interpret financial statements, assess risk, understand repayment capacity and prepare clear credit recommendations.

Credit Analyst Academy helps build the real-world credit skills and commercial judgement needed to step into credit-focused roles or support stronger commercial lending outcomes.

Source: SEEK Career Insights for Credit Analyst roles in Australia. Data accessed May 2026.

Job opportunities

1,560

Open roles across Australia

Salary

$95k

Typical annual salary

Job Growth

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Projected 5 year job growth

Job satisfaction

4.1

Based on industry reviews

Build Credit Capability for Career Progression and Commercial Lending

Credit Analyst Academy helps university students, bankers and finance professionals build practical credit analysis capability for credit-focused roles. It also helps brokers strengthen commercial lending capability, improve lender-ready submissions and better understand how credit decisions are made.