What is the objective?
This course will provide an overview understanding of imports and exports, as well as other related positions that form part of the imports and export process (such as marketing and sales) with a functional understanding of basic exports and imports principles.
Skills you will learn
The range of import and export activities.How goods, documentation, information and currency flow between exporters and importers.
The different role players (parties) involved in international trade and their functions.
The influence of regulatory bodies on international trade.
The importance of compliance to statutory regulations in the execution of import and export activities.
Documentation is the engine that moves freight through international borders.
Import and export terminology.
What can I expect?
All of the topics in this course are delivered in bite-sized chunks of information displayed through high-quality animated videos, info-graphics, interactions and text. In addition to the course content, I will provide you with extra information through hyperlinks and downloads in order to strengthen and broaden your knowledge and understanding on the subject matter.
After completing this course, you can pursue jobs (but not limited) in the following fields: Customs Broker, Customs Compliance Director, Import Manager, Air Export Agent, Air Export Coordinator, Export Coordinator, GSA Coordinator, Ocean Export Coordinator, Ocean Forwarder, Relocation Coordinator, as well as a Route Specialist.
How long will this course take to complete?
If you commit 1 hour of your day to studying, this course will take approximately 1 month to complete, but remember, there's no rush!
Course Curriculum
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StartIntroduction
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StartThe exported and importer
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StartCarriers
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StartFreight forwarders
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StartClearing agents
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StartCustoms and Excise
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StartTariff classification
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StartThe declared value of goods
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StartVAT on imported and exported goods
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StartBanks
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StartWarehouses (2:33)
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StartPost authorities, terminal operators and cargo handlers
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StartPre-shipment inspection companies
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StartRegulatory and statutory bodies
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StartInsurers
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StartCargo surveyors
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StartShipowners
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StartSummary and quiz