Certificate Program in International Trade (CPIT)

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Overview

The certificate program provides knowledge and skills to handle international trade most efficiently and profitably, Import and export procedures for those who are involved in international trade SME businesses and entrepreneurs. It discusses the practical aspects of Import and export trade and the role of government and private sector organizations involved in import and export trade such as SL customs, Import and Export Control Department, Sri Lanka Ports Authority, BOI, shipping agents freight forwards, and clearing agents.  

Throughout the course, participants will be guided to follow fourteen (14) modules and practical case studies to handle practical aspects of International Trade. 

 

Course Duration:

34 Hours

Key Areas

The following modules are covered under this program.

Module 1Introduction to International Trade. 

Module 2 – Statutory Requirement for Import /Exporter Business.

Module 3 – Introduction to import and export Procedures.

Module 4 – International commercial terms (INCOTERMS  2020)

Module 5 – Payment methods available in the international trade and role of the commercial banks.

Module 6 – Shipping documents and functions of those documents. 

Module 7 – Commodity classification and import tariff (HS Codes)

Module 8 – Type of CUSDECS (Customs goods declaration form) and CUSDEC preparation.

Module 9 – SL Customs and SLPA export procedures and documentation 

Module 10 – SL Customs and SLPA import procedure and documentation. 

Module 11 – Customs Air cargo operations  

Module 12 – Role of Import and Export Control Department.

Module 13 – Import and export procedures of BOI registered firms.

Module 14 – Freight Forwarding and Entrepôt Trade.     

Online delivery of Lectures, individual assignments, case studies, and Final Examination

Hybrid (Limited Physical classroom sessions and majority online 

Existing and emerging SME’s, Family Businesses, Entrepreneurs  engaged in Import and export Businesses, staff working in the Export and Import department of business

English/Sinhala (mix) 

Rs 40,000 (Three installments)

Visit our website www.imed.lk for online registration.