Import Export Online Course

Learn how to Import and Export

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Launch your import export career with our comprehensive online course!

Are you looking to break into the exciting world of import and export? Our online course provides you with the fundamental knowledge and processes you need to succeed in the freight forwarding industry.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refresh your skills, this course will equip you with the expertise to:

• Understand import and export procedures from start to finish
• Master the Incoterms® rules that govern international trade
• Navigate regulations and documentation requirements
• Work effectively with freight forwarders, clearing agents, and other key players in the import/export process
• Minimize costs and avoid costly mistakes
  

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Our course covers a wide range of essential topics, including:

• Incoterms® 2020
• Customs authorities and trade regulations
• The role of freight forwarders and clearing agents
• Ports, carriers, and verification agencies
• Payment methods and letters of credit
• Insurance and risk management
• Import/export finance and the Reserve Bank
  

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By enrolling in our course, you’ll gain the confidence and skills to:

• Secure employment in the import/export industry
• Launch your own import/export business
• Streamline your import/export operations and save money
• Gain a competitive edge in the global marketplace
  

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Don’t miss out on this opportunity to take your career to the next level! Enroll in our import/export online course today!

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.
  

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 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
  

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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.
  

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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.
  

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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
  

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Duration

You may begin at anytime and the training should take approximately 12 weeks to complete on a part time basis. (6-8 Hours of study per Module)

Course Delivery

The course is delivered through the School of Shipping Learning website and allows you to study at your own pace. Our courses can be started on Demand.

A Subject Matter Expert with over 40 years Managerial and operational experience in Freight Forwarding, International Trade and customs compliance  will provide you with academic support through the learning website and a Course Coordinator will also be available on email and telephone to provide you with administrative support.

Assessment and Award of the Certificate

You are not required to write any exams, assessments are completed online. You will need to achieve a mark of at least 60% for each assessment to receive the certification. Should you not gain competency on your first attempt one more resubmission will be allowed at no additional cost.

Entry Requirements

The only entry requirement for this course is a desire to learn and advance your career.

In order to do this course, you will need:

• An email account
• Access to a computer and the internet
• Be able to open and read PDF documents
• Read and write in the English language