Energy Counterparty Due Diligence and Transaction Risk Screening
Conduct a structured initial review before a proposed energy relationship or transaction proceeds.
Course information
Overview
Conduct a structured initial review before a proposed energy relationship or transaction proceeds. This course teaches professionals how to verify legal identity, authority, ownership, commercial consistency, sanctions exposure, documentary credibility and transaction logic. It is an initial screening course and does not replace legal, banking, sanctions or forensic due...
Counterparty Due-Diligence Screening Report
A clear workbook, defined outcomes and a controlled learning sequence.
80% pass + practical task
Clear scope, certificate status, fees, attendance and resit conditions.
What you will be able to do
Learning outcomes
- 01
Confirm legal identity and authority
- 02
Review ownership and business credibility
- 03
Identify sanctions and adverse-information indicators
- 04
Test transaction and document consistency
- 05
Recognise common warning signs and implausible procedures
- 06
Prepare an escalation report for specialist review
Programme
Curriculum and timetable
- 01Module 1Counterparty identity, authority and ownership
- 02Module 2Commercial credibility and transaction logic
- 03Module 3Sanctions, adverse information and escalation
- 04Module 4Document consistency and warning signs
- 05Module 5Practical workshop: initial counterparty screening
Suitability
Who should attend
Energy traders and brokers; Procurement and commercial teams; Business-development professionals; Logistics and service providers; SMEs entering international energy transactions.
Prerequisites
No legal or compliance qualification is required. Basic commercial experience is helpful.
Course scope
This is a foundation programme. It develops awareness, structured review skills and practical readiness. It does not certify technical competence, regulatory compliance, legal sufficiency or professional authorisation.
Subject expertise
Instructor and delivery team
Instructor details confirmed before enrolment
This course is currently accepting expressions of interest. Before paid enrolment opens, this section will state the confirmed instructor’s name, current role, relevant experience, qualifications and any material affiliations.
Courses may be delivered by UK Petroleum Co. Ltd, partner-led or co-delivered following instructor due diligence and curriculum approval. Register interest to receive the confirmed profile.
Achievement standard
Assessment and certificate
Knowledge assessment plus the practical output. Learners must achieve the 80% pass standard and meet attendance requirements. One free resit is included.
A uniquely numbered Courses.Energy Foundation Certificate issued by UK Petroleum Co. Ltd after the learner meets the assessment and attendance requirements.
The standard award is a uniquely numbered Courses.Energy Foundation Certificate issued by UK Petroleum Co. Ltd. It is not an Ofqual-regulated qualification or external accreditation.
Booking
Dates, fees and availability
Eligible applicants facing a genuine course-fee barrier may apply for one selected foundation course, subject to eligibility, capacity, course formation and available budget.
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Frequently asked questions
What certificate will I receive?+
A uniquely numbered Courses.Energy Foundation Certificate issued by UK Petroleum Co. Ltd after meeting the course-specific attendance and assessment requirements.
Is the course externally accredited?+
No. The Foundation Certificate is a professional-development award and is not an Ofqual-regulated qualification or external accreditation.
What if the minimum cohort is not reached?+
You will normally be offered a new date or a full refund. Final live-course confirmation should be issued no later than ten working days before delivery.
Will I receive a recording?+
Raw interactive Zoom recordings are not routinely distributed. On-demand access applies only to courses clearly labelled On Demand.
Can my employer book a private cohort?+
Yes. Corporate teams can request a private or adapted delivery through the Corporate Training page.
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