Course Curriculum

The detailed curriculum outline of our Import/Export Supervisor course is as follows:

***Import/Export Administrator***

• Module 01: Introduction to Import Export
• Module 02: Organising the Import Export Operation
• Module 03: Products for Your Import Export Business
• Module 04: Target the Marketing and Find Your Customers
• Module 05: Searching, Marketing, and Distribution
• Module 06: Documentation and Supply Chain Management
• Module 07: Pricing, Payment and Shipping Procedure
• Module 08: Necessary Tools for Trading

Curriculum Breakdown: Import/Export Administrator

Module 01
Introduction to Import/Export

• Definition of Import and Export Business
• Agencies for Import Export
  
  • Import/Export -Key Agencies
  • Import/Export -Supporting Agencies
• Rules of Import Export
• Benefits of Import Export

Module 02
Organising the Import/Export Operation

• Choosing a Form of Organisation
  
  • Sole Proprietorship
  • Partnership
  • Corporation
• Setting Up Your Business
  
  • Registering your business
  • Opening a bank account
  • Selecting an office location
  • Getting connected
• Opting for a Web Site
• Combined Export and Import Departments
• Record-Keeping Compliance
• Software

Module 03
Products for Your Import/Export Business

• Product to Export
  
  • Product
  • Volume
  • Competitive Research
• Product to Import
  
  • Product
  • Volume
  • Source of Product
• The Three E’s of Product Selection
  
  • Experience
  • Education
  • Enthusiasm

Module 04
Target the Marketing and Find Your Customers

• Introduction to Market
• Identify Your Target Market
  
  • Market Research
  • Segmenting the Market
  • Exploring Buyer Behavior
• Look at Global Marketing
• Identify Your Buyer for Export
• Identify Your Suppliers for Import

Module 05
Searching, Marketing, and Distribution

• Searching for Exports
  
  • Taking the Lead
  • Reaching Out
• Keys to Being a Successful Exporter
• Searching for Imports
  
  • The Travel Log
  • Make a Contact
  • Explore Trade Show Opportunities

Module 06
Documentation and Supply Chain Management

• Import and Export Documentation
  
  • Application Form for Import/Export Registration
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Consular Invoice
  • Bill of Lading (B/L)
  • Certificate of Origin (CO)
  • Inspection Certificate
  • Other Supporting Documents
• Supply Chain Management
  
  • Strategic Process of Planning
  • Demand Planning Process
  • Supply Planning
  • Purchasing Process
  • Manufacturing Process
  • Warehouse Process
  • Fulfilling the Order
  • Processing the Transportation

Module 07
Pricing, Payment and Shipping Procedure

• Make the Price of Your Export
• The Vital Elements of Selecting the Proper Price
  
  • Costs
  • Market Demand
  • Competition
• Payment Method for Import
• Shipping Procedures
• Custom Audits

Module 08
Necessary Tools for Trading

• A Computer
• A Reliable Printer
• Software
• You’ll Need More than Voicemail
• Reliable Power
• A Photocopier

Accreditation

All of our courses, including this Import/Export Supervisor course, are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your Import/Export Supervisor course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Assessment

At the end of the course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven’t, there’s no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the course itself.