Import Export Online Course

Learn how to Import and Export

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Our Essential Import Export online course has been developed for the Freight Forwarding industry and is aimed at budding importers and exporters, Import Administrators and Export administrators that currently work in the Industry, Freight Forwarding Clerks that need an in depth understanding of the Freight Forwarding and Customs clearing environment.

The course teaches you the correct procedures, The Documents needed and the process flow to ensure a smooth Transaction and Avoid costly mistakes that will save you money, if you have never heard of Demurrage or Incoterms or Phyto Sanitary Measures, or do not know why you should use a letter of credit and a pre inspection company and where and how to apply for these documents, then this course will teach you the reasons behind the documents, The Role players that issue the Documents, The process flow of documents and who must be notified and when and  How to calculate a landed costing and much more.

Essential Import Export Online Course Content

 International Trade: Module 1 

• Differences between local and international trade.
• Typical trade regulations.
• Tariff and non-tariff barriers.
• International bodies involved in determining international regulation.
• The trade cycles.
• Role players in the international trade cycle.
• Functions of the various parties including customs authorities, trade authorities, freight forwarders, clearing agent, ports, carriers, verification agencies, banks, insurance companies and the Reserve Bank.
• Modes of transport and forms of shipment.
• Protection and packing of cargo.
• Shipping services.
• Container transportation.
• Containers for sea freight, ULD’s for Airfreight
• Freight cost elements.
• Methods of payment.

 ICC Incoterms ® 2020 Rules: Module 2

• What are Incoterms?
• History of Incoterms
• Purpose of Incoterms
• Structure of Incoterms
• Key changes in Incoterms 2020
• EXW – Ex Works
• FCA – Free Carrier
• FAS – Free Alongside Ship
• FOB – Free on Board
• CFR – Cost and Freight
• CIF – Cost, Insurance and Freight
• CPT – Carriage Paid To
• CIP – Carriage and Insurance Paid to
• DAP – Delivered at Place
• DPU – Delivered Place Unpacked
• DDP – Delivered Duty Paid
• Factors to consider when choosing an Incoterm
• How to select the right Incoterm for your transaction
• Avoiding common mistakes when using Incoterms
• Make recommendations

Planning an Export Sales Transaction: Module 3

• The commercial Invoice
• The Pro Forma
• Insurance methods and techniques.
• Foreign exchange information.
• Types of administrative and documentary requirements for export transactions.
• Types of shipment methods which can be used to export goods.
• Landed Costing Calculations
• Sources and types of tariffs to be used for exported cargo.
• Methods and techniques for obtaining statutory approval for exported goods.
• Sources of insurance and forward cover for export transactions.

Planning an Import Transaction: Module 4

• Landed Costing Calculations
• Insurance methods and techniques.
• Foreign exchange information.
• Types of administrative and documentary requirements for import transactions.
• Types of shipment methods which can be used to import goods.
• Calculation techniques.
• Sources and types of tariffs to be used for imported cargo.
• Methods and techniques for obtaining statutory approval for imported goods.
• Sources of insurance and forward cover for import transactions.

International Trade Documentation: Module 5

• Location of legislation used to protect a country’s trade.
• Methods and techniques for applying legislation in international trade.
• Dangerous goods legislation for surface and airfreight of internationally traded goods.
• An overview of dangerous species moving across international borders.
• Types and sources of documentation required for internationally traded goods.
• Document flow
• Shipping instructions
• Clearing instructions
• Variable Costs
• Regulatory Documents Import
• Regulatory Documents Export
• The pro Forma
• The commercial Invoice
• The Bill of Lading
• The Airway bill
• Role Players their Functions and  Documents generated
• Export Permits
• Import permits
• Letters of Credit

Duration 

This course is self-paced. You may begin at any time and should take approximately 12 weeks to complete on a part time basis. 

Course Approval

This course contributes a total of 29 credits towards the National Certificate: Freight Forwarding and Customs Compliance, SAQA Qualification ID: 59365 and is Transport Education Training Authority (TETA) accredited.

Course Delivery

The Import Export online  course is delivered through the School of Shipping Online Learning website.  A Subject Matter Expert will provide you with academic support through the learning website. A Course Coordinator will also be available on email/telephone to provide you with administrative support.

Assessment and Award of the Certificate

Each module has a formative and summative assessment which you will need to achieve a mark of 60% or higher for to receive the certification.

Entry Requirements

In order to do this course you will require:

• An email account
• Access to a computer and the internet
• Be able to open and read PDF documents
• A keen desire to learn and advance your career