Import / Export Business and International Trade

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Import / Export Business and International Trade

Overview

Course Date:
09 Dec 2024 to 10 Dec 2024
09 Dec 2024 to 10 Dec 2024
09 Dec 2024 to 10 Dec 2024
Registration Period:
09 Oct 2024 to 09 Nov 2024
09 Oct 2024 to 20 Nov 2024
09 Oct 2024 to 09 Nov 2024
Duration/Frequency:
14 hours / 2 days (9am to 5pm)
Mode of Training:
Classroom
Venue:
Singapore Polytechnic
Funding:
-

Course Objective

This workshop enables participants to understand the proper procedures in doing import / export and to equip the participants with the necessary skills in doing international trade.

Course Outline

Day 1
• Understanding international trading terms (e.g. EXW, FCA, CFR, etc.)
• How to do quotations and to prevent losses
• Using the latest terms to your advantage
• Importance and proper uses of documents
• Understanding B/L and AWB
• Purpose of invoice and packing list
• Certificate of origin and it’s applications

Day 2
• The need for cargo insurance
• Types of policies
• Understanding the exemption clauses
• Claims procedures for damaged cargo
• Types of international payment and transaction
• Operation of letter of credit
• Types of letter of credit
• L/C negotiation
• How to overcome L/C discrepancies

Minimum Requirements

There are no minimum requirements for this course.

Certification / Accreditation

Certificate of Attendance (electronic Certificate will be issued)

A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to participants who meet at least 75% attendance rate

Certificate of Completion (electronic Certificate will be issued)

A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who pass the assessment and meet at least 75% attendance rate

Suitable for

Those who are involving in performing tasks relating to the import / export or international trade activities.

Course Fees

For more information on course fee / or to apply, click on the “Register” button.

Applicants/Eligibility	SkillsFuture Funding	GST*	Subsidised Fee (after GST)
Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above¹	$342.00	$9.12	$47.12
Singapore Citizens aged below 40	$266.00	$9.12	$123.12
Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders	$266.00	$9.12	$123.12
SME-sponsored Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders²	$342.00	$9.12	$47.12
Others (Full fees payable)	$0.00	$30.40	$410.40

Course Trainer(s)

Dr William Goh

Dr William Goh (PhD, MSc, BBus(Tpt), Dip in Shipg Mgt, MCIT, MISM) has more than 20 years of experience in import/export and international trade. Dr Goh is involved in 13 years of lecturing in international trade. He is the author of three shipping books and is a shipping consultant for over 10 years. Dr Goh is the Principal Consultant of Elim World Trade, Research and Training Resources.