Professional Import & Export Training Level I

Level I: Foundations of International Trade

Course Duration:

  • 10–12 Weeks
  • 40–60 Training Hours

Delivery Method:

  • Online (LearnDash)
  • Live Virtual
  • In-Person
  • Self-Paced

Target Students

  • New entrepreneurs
  • Import & export business owners
  • Freight forwarding staff
  • E-commerce sellers
  • Purchasing managers
  • Logistics professionals
  • International trade consultants

Prerequisites

  • High school diploma (recommended)
  • Basic computer skills
  • Basic English proficiency

Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Understand international trade fundamentals.
  • Establish an import/export company.
  • Identify profitable products.
  • Find overseas suppliers and buyers.
  • Negotiate international contracts.
  • Understand Incoterms.
  • Arrange international shipping.
  • Complete import/export documentation.
  • Calculate import costs.
  • Understand customs clearance.
  • Manage payment methods.
  • Reduce business risks.
  • Build an international trading business.

Course Content

Module 1 – Introduction to International Trade
Module 2 – Starting an Import & Export Business
Module 3 – International Market Research
Module 4 – Product Sourcing
Module 5 – Finding Overseas Buyers
Module 6 – International Contracts
Module 7 – Incoterms®
Module 8 – International Payments
Module 9 – Shipping & Logistics
Module 10 – Customs & Compliance
Module 11 – Import & Export Documentation
Module 12 – International Trade Finance
Module 13 – Risk Management
Module 14 – International Marketing
Module 15 – Digital Import & Export
Module 16 – Import Cost Calculation
Module 17 – Export Business Plan
Module 18 – Final Capstone Project