Course details

This popular Professional Development Course in International Trade is delivered by experienced industry sector trainers.The course is designed to enable learners to operate effectively in the import/export sectors and to understand the key issues affecting this industry. The focus is on practical functions underlying international trade operations and regulations.

Awarded by QQI certificate.

Export Edge Business College have been at the leading edge in education and corporate training in Ireland for nearly two decades. This professional course in International Trade and Finance is designed to enable learners to operate effectively in the export sector and to understand the key issues affecting the industry. The focus is on practical functions underlying international trade operations and regulations.

Learning outcomes

  • To develop an understanding of the importance of exporting to the economy
  • To appreciate the risks and range of factors that affect world trade
  • To be familiar with the different modes of transport available to an exporter
  • To become familiar with the export/import procedures for different markets
  • To learn about the fundamental aspects of international methods of payment
  • To be aware of the key aspects of international finance and currency management
  • To achieve practical experience of export contracts and legal documents in international shipping and trade finance payments

Course Modules

  • Trade Developments
  • Incoterms 2010
  • Modes of transport & Role of Freight Forwarders
  • Trade and Customs Documentation
  • Legally Binding Contracts
  • Currency markets
  • Transport & Credit Insurance
  • Dispute Settlement Arbitration
  • Trade Finance

Assessment

There are two assignments during the term which award 40% marks and end of term examination. This QQI Component Certificate course can be combined with other modules leading to Major and Higher Level Awards in the National Framework of Irish and EU Qualifications. This Course is validated by QQI and the Irish Institute of Credit Management.

QQI & IICM Accreditation

Support is given on completion of assignments, to be submitted during term, plus end of term exam. QQI Component Certificate can be combined with other modules leading to Major and Higher Level Awards in the National Framework of Irish and EU Qualifications.

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Export-Edge Business College

Export Edge Training is a leading independent training and consultancy company in Ireland, providing training, consultancy and recruitment services to over a thousand clients since 1992.
Export Edge Professional Expertise
Austin has over 25 years senior level experience with major international companies, following graduation from University College Dublin and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.  He worked at a strategic level, covering the functions of Managing Director, Financial or Commercial Manager and Company Secretary within the sectors of training and consultancy, multinational computer sales and services, merchant banking and project management.
He has represented trade associations at the Revenue Commissioners Customs Consultative Committee for many years.
Austin has played a leading role in the development of the professional diploma ctheirse in Global Trade and e-Business on behalf of the Institute of International Trade in Ireland.  He has also developed short export excellence programmes (in association with the Irish Exporters Association) which has achieved certification from the Irish Training and Employment Authority.
Austin has directly initiated the development of many projects, which included the design and development of theyb based training (DC-PRO) with budget spend in the millions.
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