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Basic Trade Professional

Overview

The Basic Trade Professional course is designed to introduce learners to the fundamentals of international trade. This comprehensive program covers essential topics including import and export regulations in Nigeria, pre- and post-import/export documentation, Incoterms, HS codes, and payment methods in international trade. Participants will also explore the basics of international trade finance and gain insights into becoming a proficient trade specialist.

Throughout this three-month course, each module builds progressively on the previous one, ensuring a practical and steady learning curve. Whether you are new to international trade or looking to solidify your foundational knowledge, this course will provide you with the tools and understanding necessary to navigate the complexities of global trade effectively.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the Basic Trade Professional program, students will be able to:

  • Handle import-export trade transactions
  • Provide solutions to complex trade problems
  • Develop trade products and services programs
  • Market and sell trade products and services
  • Understand and apply trade rules and articles effectively
  • Mitigate trade finance risks and prevent fraud
  • Become an indispensable trade specialist
  • Handle import trade customer challenges
  • Provide support services to export trade customers
  • Monitor import-export trade processes
  • Manage payment methods in international trade
  • Structure the trade customer service unit for the best customer experience

Course Structure

  • Duration: 3 months
  • Targets: Professionals with little or no knowledge of trade, such as executive trainees, management trainees, and young graduates.
  • Study Time: 1 hours per day (equivalent to 60 hours total)

Course Modules

The course is structured over three months, with each month featuring a carefully designed module that builds on the knowledge gained in the previous one, ensuring a steady and practical learning progression. The modules include:

  • Introduction to International Trade
  • Import and Export Regulations in Nigeria
  • Pre- and Post-Import Documentation in Nigeria
  • Pre- and Post-Export Documentation in Nigeria
  • Understanding Incoterms and HS Codes
  • Payment Methods in International Trade
  • Introduction to International Trade Finance
  • Becoming an Indispensable Trade Specialist

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