New to Credit is a foundational course designed for professionals early in their careers who want to develop a practical understanding of global credit markets.
The program introduces the essential concepts, frameworks, and analytical tools used by credit investors across corporate bond markets.
Build a practical understanding of global credit markets.
Bite‑Sized Sessions, Built to Stick
Short modules break complex topics into manageable steps, so participants can build confidence quickly and revisit key ideas when needed.
Interactive Learning Throughout the Course
Knowledge checks reinforce the material and help participants deepen understanding as they move through the program.
Coverage Across the Credit Spectrum
Explore credit topics from investment grade and high yield to leveraged finance, with a learning path that supports different starting points and roles.
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What Participants Are Saying
I found the course very insightful and informative in helping me navigate my career in credit.
InternAdvisory Firm
Detailed slides and clear explanations made the material easy to follow.
Investment ProfessionalInvestment Firm
Many of the metrics and terms were new to me, and the videos made them much easier to understand.
StudentUniversity
Great introduction to a wide range of topics. The case studies were especially valuable in showing how analysts approach problems.
Credit AnalystRegional Bank
I loved this course and learned a lot. It was especially helpful during my internship, and I would recommend it to others entering fixed income.
InternInvestment Firm
Well-structured and clearly organized, with practical examples and case studies that bring key concepts to life.
Derivatives SpecialistInsurance Company
Program Structure:
The New to Credit course is organized as a progressive learning path that introduces core credit concepts before moving into issuer analysis, market mechanics, products, and regional themes. Content builds sequentially, allowing participants to develop confidence in foundational topics and then apply those concepts across a broad range of credit market contexts.
Credit Market Foundations
Introduces the basic building blocks of fixed income markets, including market size, debt instruments, pricing dynamics, and drivers of returns.
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Market Overview
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Terms to Know
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Yields and Spreads
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Components of Return
How Credit Markets Operate
Explores how primary and secondary markets function and the roles played by key buy-side and sell-side participants.
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How the Markets Work: Buy Side, Sell Side & Market Participants
Issuers, Sectors & Ratings
Examines issuer types, sector composition, and how credit ratings differentiate investment grade and high yield markets.
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Issuers & Sectors
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Ratings & IG versus HY
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Fallen Angels & Rising Stars
Core Credit Fundamentals
Focuses on the fundamental drivers of credit risk and performance across investment grade and high yield markets.
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Default Risk
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IG Market Fundamentals
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HY Market Fundamentals
Credit Analysis in Practice
Applies core concepts through analytical frameworks commonly used by credit investors.
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Industry Analysis
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Financial Analysis
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Financial Modeling
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Capital Structures
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Relative Value
Case Study:
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Crossover Conundrum: Buy or Sell Boeing Bonds
Portfolio Construction & Market Technicals
Covers portfolio considerations, investor behavior, supply and demand dynamics, and issuance mechanics.
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Case Study: Considerations in Portfolio Construction
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Technical Considerations: Ownership & Demand
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Technical Considerations: Supply, Maturities & Borrowing Costs
New Issue Markets
Provides a detailed look at the lifecycle and evaluation of new issues across investment grade and high yield markets.
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IG New Issue Overview
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HY New Issue Overview
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New Issue from the POV of a Journalist
Case Study:
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Evaluating the Corporate New Issue Market
Products, Markets & Special Topics
Expands learning beyond traditional corporate bonds to related products, markets, and global themes.
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Related Products
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Leveraged Loans vs. High Yield Bonds
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Bixby: Introduction to CLOs
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Private Credit
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ETFs
Macro & Global Credit Perspectives
Explores macroeconomic drivers and selected regional markets that shape global credit conditions.
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Macroeconomic Data for Credit Investors
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US Treasuries and Rates
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AI Primer
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China Market
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EM Sovereign Credit
Register to request access to the New to Credit course.
New to Credit is an analyst‑led learning program developed by CreditSights, designed to support early‑career professionals building their understanding of credit markets.
The course combines structured content with real‑world market perspectives drawn from CreditSights’ global research coverage.
Access to the course may be subject to eligibility and trial availability.