Who is the Level 7 Diploma in Asset-based Lending designed for?

It is designed for working professionals already involved with asset-based lending or related commercial finance — relationship managers, portfolio managers, credit analysts, field examiners and structured finance practitioners — who want a formal Level 7 specialist credential.

Is the Level 7 Diploma in Asset-based Lending suitable for someone new to ABL?

It is not really an introductory programme. Candidates without ABL or commercial banking exposure may find the level demanding; admissions reviews case-by-case where there is strong adjacent finance experience.

Will this diploma improve my prospects in commercial banking?

It is a credible specialist credential in a niche but high-value area of commercial finance. It supports promotion conversations and signals specialist expertise, particularly within ABL-focused teams and commercial finance houses.

How long does the Level 7 Diploma in Asset-based Lending take?

Most students complete it in roughly 12 months alongside full-time work, with variation by study mode. Admissions confirms the exact pacing at enrolment.

Can the diploma be studied online?

Yes. The Level 7 Diploma in Asset-based Lending is offered online and through distance learning, which suits working professionals in ABL and commercial finance roles.

How much does the programme cost?

Fees depend on intake and study mode. Click Enrol Now and our admissions team will share the current fee schedule and any payment options available.

Level 7 Diploma in Asset-based Lending | HICL London | Harold International College of London

Level 7 Diploma in Asset-based Lending at HICL

Asset-based lending sits in a quieter corner of commercial finance — invoice discounting, factoring, receivables financing, inventory and equipment-secured facilities — but it powers a very large share of mid-market growth. The Level 7 Diploma in Asset-based Lending is a postgraduate-level qualification for people who already work in or around ABL and want a serious, structured credential to match what they do day to day.

This is a Level 7 programme, equivalent in framework level to a postgraduate diploma. It is not an introductory course and is best suited to people with relevant commercial banking, finance or credit experience who want to deepen and formalise their understanding.

What This Diploma Covers

The Level 7 Diploma in Asset-based Lending develops the structural understanding of ABL products, the legal and regulatory framework around secured lending, risk assessment and monitoring for receivables and inventory finance, client onboarding and credit appraisal, audit and field examination concepts, and the workout and recovery side when facilities go wrong. Exact module structure and assessment formats are confirmed at enrolment.

Who This Diploma Is For

ABL relationship and portfolio managers seeking a formal postgraduate-level qualification.
Commercial bankers and credit officers moving into asset-based lending teams.
Auditors and field examiners specialising in receivables and inventory finance.
Senior corporate finance professionals advising on or structuring ABL facilities.

Career Relevance

Graduates of the Level 7 Diploma in Asset-based Lending typically use the qualification to deepen credibility in their current ABL roles, support promotion conversations, and signal serious specialist expertise to clients and employers. Common positions where the diploma adds value include ABL portfolio manager, ABL relationship manager, senior credit analyst, field examiner, and structured commercial finance roles. The diploma supports your career — outcomes depend on existing track record and employer-specific progression criteria.

How the Programme Is Delivered

HICL offers the Level 7 Diploma in Asset-based Lending on-campus, online and via distance learning. Most students at this level are working professionals — the programme is built to be studied alongside a real job, with case-driven content that maps onto live deals. Module sequence, assessment formats and intake calendar are confirmed at enrolment.

Entry Requirements

A bachelor's degree or equivalent, ideally in a finance, accounting, law or business field.
Relevant professional experience in commercial finance, banking or audit is expected.
IELTS 6.0 or equivalent for non-native English speakers.
Case-by-case admission for non-degree candidates with substantial ABL experience.

Apply for the Level 7 Diploma in Asset-based Lending

If you work in or around asset-based lending and want a postgraduate-level credential that takes the specialism seriously, the Level 7 Diploma in Asset-based Lending at HICL is built for that step. Click Enroll Now — admissions will respond within one working day with intake dates, fees and any documents still required.