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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The initiative of a corporation to expand operations outside national boundaries might open up a range of new commercial prospects. The Import, Export, and Logistics Management online course provides students with the knowledge they need to handle the technical and strategic aspects of international business.

International trade is fraught with difficulties, and specialists in this industry must have a thorough awareness of the dynamics at work. The Import, Export, and Logistics Management training teaches how to connect with global markets in a formal document, economically efficient, and socially conscious manner by using a case study of a hypothetical small firm.

The Import, Export, and Logistics Management syllabus covers the concepts of logistics management and provides relevant information to boost the company's trade success potential. The syllabus assists in understanding the uncontrolled market aspects needed to establish an efficient importing and exporting plan, as well as provide an insight into developing and implementing a sustainable transport system.

The Highlights

11 weeks duration
7-10 hours per week
Self-paced learning
University of Cape Town offering
Shareable certificate
Course provider Getsmarter
Projects and assessments
Split option of payment
Downloadable resources
Online learning

Programme Offerings

Offline resources
Self-paced learning
Case Studies
Live polls
video lectures
Infographics
quizzes
online learning

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	UCT Cape Town

Fee type	Fee amount in INR
Import, Export and Logistics Management fees	Rs. 66,736 (Incl of all taxes)

The Import, Export and Logistics Management fees are Rs. 66,736 (Incl of all taxes). Candidates will have to pay the program fee at once or in 3 installments. If the candidates choose to pay in 3 installments, a 3% administration cost will be attached to the final program cost. The fee is payable via bank transfer and debit or credit card.

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

To qualify for the Import, Export, and Logistics Management certification, A trainee must meet all the requirements outlined in the course handbook which includes the minimum requirement of attendance, completion of assignments, projects, submission of live polls, quizzes, and conducting a case study. The evaluation of candidates is based on a series of assignments and projects. All the requirements must be met to successfully qualify for certification for expertise in Logistics and supply chain management.

What you will learn

Supply Management

After completing the Import, Export, and Logistics Management online certification course, Candidates will get a solid understanding of the key aspects of international commerce, such as sales & marketing, logistics, and risk management. Candidates will learn how policies and guidelines affect the exports and imports process. Candidates will gain practical knowledge from industry experts.

Who it is for

Supply Chain ManagerLogistician

Professionals seeking to broaden their corporate strategy in export, import, and logistics management knowledge with a credential from the UCT.
Managers and senior executives and Supply chain managers engaged in exports and imports management, as well as trade experts working in organisational units.
Candidates who want to improve imports and exports knowledge, as well as those who want to set up their own export and import firms can join the Import, Export and Logistics Management course.

Admission Details

The admission process of the Import, Export, and Logistics Management online certification course is fully online, just follow the steps mentioned below:

Step 1. Open the official course detail webpage of Import, Export, and Logistics Management.

Step 2. Tap on the ‘Register Now’ button to further proceed

Step 3. Apply coupon code, terms, and conditions to continue

Step 4. Generate a profile by filling in personal information

Step 5. Provide billing address and sponsor information

Step 6. Pay the fee to begin the online course

The Syllabus

Describe the restrictions on international trade
Recognize the value of international trade
Discuss the major regulatory bodies of international trade
Review a few of the world's most important trade blocs
Use an understanding of global trade to decide whether to trade internationally
Discuss the influence of trade blocs on South Africa's international trade

Interpret balance of payment information to make informed decisions about potential trading partners
Define a balance of payments
Identify the factors affecting exchange rates and transactions
Review the history and current functions of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund
Indicate the key features of the foreign exchange market
Identify the regional development banks and their roles

Review South Africa's positioning in the global trade context
Define traded goods according to the Harmonized System
Discuss global events and their impact on international trade
Articulate the needs and wants of the South African market
Interpret the uncontrollable factors of trade
Investigate the components required to trade with a country

Identify the complexities of culture through its elements and levels
Review the basic definition of culture
Determine the relationship between culture and foreign trade
Select approaches to conducting business internationally
Investigate how to ensure that positive relationships are maintained for international trade

Identify foreign market entry channels
Identify the relationship between planning and researching, and the controllable elements of international marketing
Interpret the findings of desk and in-market research in order to conduct international trade
Determine how to source products to import
Explain niche marketing and market segmentation
Use export marketing and investment assistance schemes to obtain subsidies on certain export marketing costs
Compile a report that ascertains the ability of a company to conduct international trade
Evaluate export readiness

Identify the principles of the foreign exchange market
Explain South Africa's exchange control regulations and how they affect the international trade process
Demonstrate how a customer foreign currency (CFC) account can be used as a financial risk management tool
Analyze payment risk and methods of payment
Choose credit insurance and available finance devices

Indicate health, quality, and environmental considerations for international transport
Identify special considerations that affect the packaging and transportation process
Review health and safety standards for products
Show the importance of marine insurance
Apply the standardisation of packing, marking, and labeling to ensure the standard quality of goods that are transported into international markets
Determine the different cargo types
Compare the different modes of international transport
Choose freight forwarders that can help your international trade endeavor

Identify how Incoterms® work
Define Incoterms®
Explain the need for Incoterms® in international trade
Describe the various Incoterms®
Interpret how to properly assign Incoterms® 2020 when engaging in international trade
Apply Incoterms® to international trade endeavors

Calculate production and delivery costs into the final cost
Discuss the role of transportation in the costing of export prices
Show how various factors and Incoterms® affect the costing process
Determine how to create and sustain a price list
Determine import costs based on a foreign supplier's quotation
Select the correct criteria in order to compile a price list

Choose specific documents needed for export consignments
Identify the importance and role of documentation in international trade
Show which transport-related documents are most important when shipping goods
Draft a quotation based on customs duties and costing
Investigate import and export controls and customs procedures for export

Identify the importance of agency and distributorship agreements and their differences
Recognize the basics of the law of contract and the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law
Apply the principles of dispute resolution in international trade
Determine the role of international traders and agents in the current context of international trade
Indicate how traders established their influence in international trade
Identify where to look for help in an international trade endeavor

Instructors

UCT Cape Town Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What are the main goals of Import, Export and Logistics Management?

The main goal of Import, Export, and Logistics Management is to relocate assets in a distribution network as efficiently and effectively as possible at the lowest possible cost.

2: What are the 3 main activities of the Import, Export and Logistics Management system?

The 3 main activities of the Import, Export, and Logistics Management system include inventory management, order processing, and freight transportation.

3: What are the 7 Rs of logistics?

The 7 Rs of logistics include the right product, right condition, right time, right place, right customer, right quantity, and the right price.

4: Is Import, Export and Logistics Management a good career?

Import, Export, and Logistics Management is a pretty narrow domain and its employment growth is comparable to the national average of all other industries.

5: Do logistics jobs pay well?

According to a salary.com report, the average salary of a logistic specialist is about $42,000 per year.