Export & Import Enterprise
About Course
Global trade presents massive opportunities—but navigating export and import processes without the right knowledge can lead to costly mistakes, delays, and losses. This course is designed to equip entrepreneurs, business owners, and aspiring exporters/importers with the practical knowledge and step-by-step systems needed to successfully trade across borders.
Participants will learn how to identify profitable products, understand international trade regulations, source globally, manage logistics, handle documentation, and ensure compliance—all while maximizing profitability.
This is a hands-on, execution-focused course. By the end, participants will have a clear, actionable blueprint to start and run an export or import business successfully.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will:
- Identify viable export or import products
- Develop a global sourcing or export strategy
- Understand and prepare key trade documents
- Manage logistics and shipping processes
- Calculate costs, pricing, and profitability
- Build a functional export/import business model
Course Content
MODULE 1: Introduction to Export & Import Business
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Lesson 1: What is Export & Import Business?
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Lesson 2: How Global Trade Works
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Lesson 3: Benefits and Risks of International Trade
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Lesson 4: Benefits and Risks of International Trade
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Lesson 5: Types of Trade (B2B, B2C, Wholesale, Retail)
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Lesson 6: Overview of Trade Opportunities (Local to Global)
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Case Study: A small business entering international trade
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Assignment: Identify 3 potential products for export or import
MODULE 2: Market Research & Product Selection
MODULE 3: Trade Regulations & Compliance
MODULE 4: Business Setup & Documentation
MODULE 5: Sourcing & Supplier Management
MODULE 6: Pricing, Costing & Profitability
MODULE 7: Logistics, Shipping & Freight Management
MODULE 8: Payment Methods & Trade Finance
MODULE 9: Risk Management & Trade Challenges
MODULE 10: Launching & Scaling Your Export/Import Business (Capstone Project)
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