Learn how to conduct international trade with ease and expertise to compete successfully in foreign markets
Why take this certificate:

Practical, up-to-date knowledge:
We update our EIC courses regularly to ensure they continue to be useful and relevant to trade, finance and logistics professionals in 2020 and beyond

Internationally recognised:
The EIC is a professional certificate from the ICC, the organisation that has been defining commercial rules for the last 100 years. It is accredited by the London Institute of Banking and Finance, the Global Trade Professionals Alliance and the Institute of Banking and Finance Singapore.

Open up new career paths:
The Export/Import Certificate (EIC) will give you the tools to work in other departments in your company – including finance – and even in other countries

Stand out at work:
87% of EIC graduates report feeling much more confident at work, getting bonus points from their bosses (even as a graduate trainee) and gaining more trust from their colleagues

Get clarity on key concepts:
With 21 hours of learning, including practical case studies, self-assessment questions and a final exam, EIC students will gain a very clear understanding of the key techniques used in global trade

24/7 access:
All our courses are online meaning they can be taken at any time of day, from anywhere in the world. Fit them in around your busy schedule and learn at your own pace
THESE COMPANIES USE EIC TO TRAIN THEIR STAFF & Students
Overview
While risk is a factor in all business transactions, international trade involves additional risks: goods must travel over longer distances, pass through customs barriers, and payment must often be made in a foreign currency. These additional risks make international trade more complex to manage and can pose a genuine challenge if you are unaware of how to deal with them.
The Export/Import Certificate (EIC) is our professional certificate programme that will teach you the practical skills required to effectively conduct cross-border transactions and manage an international business. This easy-to-understand certificate offers an in-depth understanding of international trade processes and their related risks and will help both new and experienced practitioners compete successfully in foreign markets.
WHAT STUDENTS HAVE SAID ABOUT THE EIC

“The ICC EIC course is truly universal, and its content is applicable to any business worldwide”
Abdurahman Alotaibi
Saudi Export Development Authority

“The EIC course is one of the best educational and informative courses – it is giving me numerous opportunities to advance my career”
Mahamoudou Cisse
University Student, Mali

“I learned a lot more about importing and exporting and the rules that operate in that industry around the world”
Keng Oei
M5 Technologies

“The ICC EIC course was really fruitful. I have recommended to many of my peers at work as it helped me understand my job better and also gave me a greater view on Import and Export as a whole.”
Julian Poonen
DB Schenker

“I got extra bonus for my work, which is quite uncommon among the graduate trainees. The EIC course gave me an option to move to another field, and it is in keeping with the times, which many courses on campus can’t do. It’s very practical.”
Shuochen He
China
Certificate Structure

Total Courses
5

Duration
21 Hours

Lessons
22

Case Studies
15

Videos
16

Exam
60 mins

Language
English
- Introduction to the international trade landscape and the core practices, procedures and documents required in any international merchandise transaction including the ICC Incoterms® Rules
- Learn the important role played in global trade by organisations such as The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law and the World Trade Organisation
- You can browse all our courses on international trade here: https://icc.academy/international-trade-courses/
- International business transactions can involve distant, unfamiliar parties who speak different languages and are accustomed to different commercial practices and legal procedures
- This export import training course will look at the differences between the world’s various legal systems and help you strategically manage legal and contractual risks and avoid time consuming and expensive international disputes
- Exporters and importers have very different interests when it comes to the payment methods and terms used in an international transaction. It is therefore crucial to be able to distinguish between the various instruments and solutions available
- This export import training course will give you a broad overview of those instruments, including the widely used Documentary Credit (also known as “letter of credit”) and the international rules that govern it
- The choice of international transport method has a direct impact on price, speed of delivery and the risk of loss or damage.
- A clear understanding of each of the primary modes of international transport and their commercial practices is crucial to better appreciate the complexities of global trade.
- You can browse all our courses on international logistics here: Logistics Courses
- This export import training course will show you how to successfully adapt a strategy to enter foreign markets
- Learn how businesses fail due to miscommunication arising from cultural differences
- Develop an understanding of the evolving nature of fair trade in today’s global marketplace
- Discover how the integration of information and communication technologies (ICTs) into business operations is creating new opportunities (and challenges) for global companies
- Live proctored via the internet
- The passing grade is 70% minimum. Upon passing the examination, learners will be issued an accredited certificate for the program
- You can then use the “EIC” designation
Who is this certificate for?
- Improve the efficiency of potentially crucial business transactions by mastering key processes such as model contracts, building an understanding of your stakeholders and how to select the most appropriate financing techniques
- Our export import training will show you how to select the right clients for your business by identifying the approaches and strategies required for proper market entry
- Improve your negotiation and risk management skills through a greater understanding of global trade
- Master the key transport documents associated and required for different methods of international shipments
- Gain a better understanding of the different types of freight forwarders and transport intermediaries involved in international trade
- Learn to distinguish the Incoterms® which place customs clearance duties on exporters and importers.
- Ensure compliance by learning how the World Customs Organisation (WCO) harmonizes tariffs
- Identify the differences between international sale transactions and other common international business transactions – and how these contracts are formed
- Understand the range of dispute resolution options available in international transactions and the factors that affect them
- Learn how to describe the risks, costs, benefits and basic procedures involved in international litigation and arbitration
- Deepen your understanding of what your stakeholders require – priorities, documentation, and financing options
- Streamline your internal processes with a solid understanding of the role of a Documentary Credit (DC) and identify the documents/steps involved in a DC transaction
- Provide clients with the most appropriate solutions by understanding the payment preferences for both exporters and importers
- Learn the procedure for factoring and forfaiting, including the documents required and pros/cons for each
CERTIFICATE AUTHOR

Professor at FIT and author of “ICC Guide to Export/Import – Global Standards for International Trade”
QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS CERTIFICATE
Yes, all our certificates and individual courses are online and accessible at any time from anywhere in the world, meaning you can learn when and where you want. You have a total of 12 months to complete the course.
- One-year access to the certificate programme – 21 hours of learning over 5 courses, 22 lessons and the final exam – all delivered exclusively online
- Interactive learning –16 fully animated video examples and 250 assessment questions to help you grasp key concepts easily and review the course material
- 15 case studies – we’ll show you how to apply what you learn to real-world scenarios
- Bonus videos: 4 hours of video lectures from ICC experts to supplement your learning
- A digital resource library which includes ICC model contracts, the ICC Arbitration Procedure, an Incoterms® overview, distributorship agreements and sample documents for commercial invoices, certificate of inspection, packing lists, pro-forma invoices and many more
- A printable glossary containing all the key terms for you to refer to throughout the course
- A timed one-hour online exam – if you pass (70%) you will receive an ICC Academy, industry-recognised certificate
- Dedicated, full-time IT support
All candidates need to be able to read and write in English.
The EIC is targeted at export and import managers, trade finance bankers, freight forwarders and carriers, customs brokers, private and government inspectors and auditors, insurance providers, trade lawyers and trade promotion executives.
Each individual course will take approximately 4 hours depending on your level of expertise. The final exam is 1 hour long.
Candidates will have 12 months to complete the certificate and take the final exam from date of purchase.
To take the exam and earn the EIC certificate you will need to complete all 5 core courses. One attempt at the exam is included in the price. For multiple attempts you will need to purchase a retake.
Please note that although the individual courses can be purchased separately they will not qualify you for the certification programme. YOU WILL ONLY BE ABLE TO PURCHASE THE EXAM AND ATTAIN CERTIFICATION IF YOU PURCHASE THE FULL EIC CERTIFICATE.
The final exam can be taken at any time after you have completed the pre-requisites – 5 core courses. The programme only allows one attempt at the exam. If required, a retake can be purchased for USD $60, please contact our Help Desk at helpdesk@iccacademy.com.sg.
At the end of all our individual e-courses, we ask students to rate their experience from 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest rating. We then take an average of all review scores from any of the 5 courses that makes up the EIC to calculate the overall review score for the certificate programme.