Import/Export Specialist Diploma

Import/Export Specialist Diploma

Duration: 7 months

Assessment: One comprehensive practical assignment

Build the knowledge and skills to successfully launch and operate an import/export business, navigating the complexities of international trade, logistics, compliance, and marketing. This fully online, flexible diploma equips you with practical expertise in sourcing, regulations, documentation, financing, and risk management essential for global business success.

Course Modules and Key Learnings:

1. Evaluating Your Import/Export Business Idea
   Assess the viability of your business concept and determine if the import/export industry suits your goals and capabilities.

2. Setting Up Your Import/Export Business
   Learn how to establish your company, including business planning, registration, and organizational structure.

3. Finding Buyers, Products, and Suppliers
   Develop skills in sourcing products and reliable suppliers, building buyer relationships, and understanding agency agreements.

4. Marketing Your Products Domestically and Internationally
   Explore strategies to market goods in the U.S. and abroad, including promotional techniques and use of trade organizations.

5. Managing Financial Aspects
   Understand money matters such as pricing, invoicing, payments, funding options, and avoiding scams.

6. Packing, Shipping, and Insurance
   Gain knowledge about international packing standards, shipping logistics, freight forwarding, insurance, and risk mitigation.

7. Import/Export Documentation and Compliance
   Master preparing and managing critical trade documents, customs requirements, certificates, and compliance with regulations.

8. Regulation of Foreign Trade and Trade Agreements
   Study key international trade agreements like NAFTA (USMCA), GATT, WTO rules, and their impact on business operations.

9. Sample Market Studies and Business Planning Guidelines
   Learn to conduct market research and develop practical business plans tailored for import/export ventures.

10. Avoiding Import/Export Scams
    Identify common fraud risks and techniques to protect your business from scams and unethical practices.

11. Additional Practical Insights and Case Studies
    Apply insights through sample supply agreements, real-world case studies, and step-by-step process guidance.

Assessment:
Your competence will be demonstrated through one practical assignment requiring application of course knowledge to real-world import/export business scenarios. Students can begin their assignments immediately and complete the diploma flexibly upon submission.