London Postgraduate Credit Management College (LPCMC)
About LPCMC
LPCMC describes itself as “an institution that exists to advance credit administration and financial management by providing outstanding education and critical thinking that are tailored to meet the needs of individuals, business and society.”
It states that it has international affiliation with the National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA) — “Africa’s largest body of eminent credit management elites … established by the act of parliament and signed into law by the federal government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria”.
The offered qualifications appear to be professional/industry-oriented (credit, financial analysis, trade credit) rather than traditional full university degrees (e.g., Bachelors/Masters) from a large university.
Why choose LPCMC?
Here are some of the selling points as an international student:
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Flexible study formats: LPCMC offers 100% online programmes (for example their “Foundation Certificate in Credit Analysis (FCCA)” programme) so you can study from wherever you are.
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Focused niche in credit & financial management: If you are interested specifically in credit risk, credit administration, trade credit, export finance, their programmes address those specialisms (for example their “Certified Credit & Financial Examiner (CCFE)” programme covers trade credit, export finance, modelling, etc).
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Professional support and tutor feedback: For many programmes they emphasise support from expert tutors and one-to-one feedback. Example: FCCA emphasises “Receive personal feedback on your work from FCCA expert tutors” and “Support from experienced professionals who have worked as credit managers and senior credit executives”.
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Potential pathway or “career-add?on”: For those already working or transitioning into roles involving credit/financial analysis, such certifications could add targeted skills.
University / Institutional Ranking
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I could not find credible evidence of LPCMC being ranked in major global or UK university ranking tables (such as QS, THE, Guardian, etc).
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Because this institution appears to be more like a specialist college offering professional certificates (rather than a large research university) the standard “university ranking” frameworks may not apply.
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As an international applicant you should check: Is the qualification recognised by relevant bodies in your country? Is it recognised for UK visa/immigration for study (if you are studying in UK campus)?
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In short: No major ranking information publicly verifiable for LPCMC at present.
Campus Locations
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The website emphasises online distance learning (“Study online wherever and whenever you like”) and blended learning (“Combination of both distance & face-to-face UK Study”).
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There is no detailed mention of a large physical campus or multiple campuses like major universities.
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For international students: you should clarify whether there is a face-to-face UK campus component (if selecting blended) and whether UK visa (student route) is supported.
Types of Courses (Study Levels)
LPCMC offers a number of professional-certification-type programmes (rather than traditional undergraduate/postgraduate degrees). Some of the key programmes:
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FCCA (Foundation Certificate in Credit Analysis): Duration 12 months, 3 levels. “Provides a unique starting point … stand out in credit management and financial analysis job market globally.” Format: 100% online.
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CCFA (Certified Credit & Financial Analyst): Duration 18 months, 3 levels. Format: 100% online. Entry: bachelor’s or equivalent + 4 years professional work experience. Curriculum covers credit administration, modelling, corporate financial analysis.
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CCFE (Certified Credit & Financial Examiner): Focus on export finance, trade credit administration, corporate business strategy & modelling.
Given these, the “levels” are more like certificate/advanced professional designations than standard university bachelor’s or full master’s degrees. They appear targeted at professionals.
Mode of Learning (On-site / E-learning / Blended)
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E-Learning: Many programmes are fully online (100% online). Eg: CCFA: “Learning Format: 100% Online with Tutor Support.”
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Blended: The main homepage mentions blended learning: “Combination of both distance & face-to-face UK Study.”
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On-site: It is not clearly indicated that full on-campus (traditional) undergraduate or postgraduate degrees with large campus residency are offered. The emphasis is on flexible/online delivery.
For international students, if you require UK-student-visa- eligible face-to-face study, you should verify this explicitly with the institution.
Number of Programmes Offered
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The website lists at least three named programmes (FCCA, CCFA, CCFE) and possibly additional qualifications under “Qualifications & Certifications” though a full comprehensive list with count is not clearly provided.
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Because these are niche professional programmes rather than a wide undergraduate catalogue, the number may be modest compared to a full university.
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If you are looking for a broad array of disciplines (engineering, sciences, humanities) this may be more limited than a full multi-faculty university.
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For accuracy: contact them for the current full list of programmes (certificate, diploma, levels) and ask for an updated course catalogue.
Highlights
Here are the key strengths/highlights of LPCMC (based on available data):
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Professionally-oriented niche: credit management, credit & financial analysis — a somewhat specialised area where fewer institutions may focus. If you are aiming to develop expertise in credit risk, trade credit, export finance, that specialization could be valuable.
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Flexible study modes: online and blended formats make it suitable for international students who cannot relocate or prefer remote study.
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Industry relevance: the curriculum is built by practitioners (“instructors with over 10-years of industry and academic experience in credit and financial analysis” for the CCFA programme) which suggests a “real-world” orientation.
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Pathway structure: For example FCCA provides a baseline and then CCFA offers a higher level, suggesting progression is possible between the levels.
