Trade Management Specialization Certification

TRADE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIZATION CERTIFICATION (8 WEEKS)

Programme Purpose

To equip  traders, entrepreneurs, managers, export professionals, and policy-oriented leaders with the strategic, operational, and managerial knowledge required to manage domestic and international trade, supply chains, export–import operations, and trade-enabled enterprises sustainably and ethically.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE (OVERVIEW)

Week 1: Global Trade Systems & Trade Management Overview

• Focus: International trade systems, global value chains
  • Assessment: Trade systems analysis

Week 2: Trade Operations, Export–Import Processes & Documentation

• Focus: Trade flows, Incoterms, documentation
  • Assessment: Trade process mapping

Week 3: Supply Chain, Logistics & Distribution Management

• Focus: Logistics, warehousing, transport
  • Assessment: Supply chain analysis

Week 4: Trade Finance, Payments & Risk Management (Non-Banking)

• Focus: Trade finance instruments, risk mitigation
  • Assessment: Risk management brief

Week 5: Trade Policy, Compliance & Customs (Awareness)

• Focus: Trade regulations, tariffs, compliance
  • Assessment: Compliance awareness note

Week 6: Digital Trade, E-Commerce & Trade Technology

• Focus: Digital platforms, cross-border e-commerce
  • Assessment: Digital trade strategy

Week 7: Trade Strategy, Market Entry & Negotiation

• Focus: Market access, partnerships, negotiation
  • Assessment: Market entry plan

Week 8: Trade Venture Presentation & Final Exam

• Assessment: Final exam + trade venture pitch