Certificate in Export and Import - Online Course

Master the essentials of international trade with our online Export and Import Certificate.

The Certificate in Export and Import – Online Course is your passport to understanding the nuts and bolts of international trade. Whether you're launching your own venture or simply fascinated by cross-border business, this course unpacks the mechanics of getting goods from here to there—without turning you into a shipping crate yourself.

Through structured, accessible content, you’ll explore everything from product preparation and marketing plans to e-exporting and risk management. We’ve kept the fluff out and focused on giving you the knowledge that matters—no need for any shipping labels or warehouse boots. Learn on your own terms, at your own pace, from anywhere in the world (preferably not stuck in customs).

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the key principles of export and import operations.
• Identify the steps for setting up an international trade business.
• Explore marketing and product preparation for global buyers.
• Learn shipping processes and international trade documentation.
• Gain insight into export pricing, quotes, and trade terms.
• Examine risk and the role of technology in global trade.

Curriculum of Certificate in Export and Import – Online Course

Module 1 – Introduction to Export-Import Business
Module 2 – Setting Up Business
Module 3 – Buyers and Product Preparation
Module 4 – Methods and Channels
Module 5 – Developing a Marketing Plan
Module 6 – Shipping Your Products
Module 7 – E-Exporting
Module 8 – Pricing, Quotations and Terms
Module 9 – Risk Management
Module 10 – Technology in Global Trade

Who is this Course For:

• Business owners interested in global expansion strategies
• Start-up founders exploring import-export trade options
• Students studying business, trade, or supply chain topics
• Online sellers looking to sell products internationally
• Entrepreneurs targeting overseas customers and marketplaces
• Professionals working in logistics or freight forwarding
• Anyone curious about how international trade actually works
• Jobseekers aiming to enter the export-import industry

Career Path:

• Export Sales Coordinator – £28,000 average per year
• Import/Export Administrator – £26,500 average per year
• Freight Forwarding Executive – £30,000 average per year
• International Trade Analyst – £34,000 average per year
• Shipping and Logistics Officer – £29,000 average per year
• Supply Chain Coordinator – £32,000 average per year