Certificate in International Documentation

 

 

 

 

Certificate Course International Documentation

Course Objectives:

• Understand International Trade Documentation: Equip students with the knowledge of various types of documents used in international trade, including invoices, bills of lading, certificates of origin, and letters of credit.
• Master Compliance Regulations: Familiarize students with international trade laws, regulations, and compliance requirements, including customs procedures and export/import regulations.
• Develop Skills for Document Preparation and Management: Teach students how to accurately prepare, review, and manage trade documents to ensure smooth processing and minimize errors.
• Enhance Knowledge of Trade Agreements and Policies: Provide an understanding of international trade agreements, trade policies, and their impact on documentation processes.
• Foster Practical Skills through Case Studies: Enable students to apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios through case studies and practical exercises.

 

Course Outcomes:

• Proficient in Handling Trade Documents: Students will be able to accurately prepare and process essential trade documents, reducing errors and ensuring compliance.
• In-depth Knowledge of Trade Compliance: Graduates will understand the compliance requirements of international trade and be capable of ensuring that all documentation adheres to these standards.
• Ability to Navigate International Trade Regulations: Students will be knowledgeable about global trade policies and able to effectively apply this knowledge to navigate international trade regulations.
• Skilled in Risk Management in Documentation: Participants will be able to identify potential risks in documentation and take preventive measures to avoid delays and penalties.
• Enhanced Communication and Collaboration Skills: Graduates will be equipped to communicate effectively with stakeholders in the supply chain and collaborate to ensure documentation aligns with legal and regulatory requirements

.Duration:

• 3 Month

Course fees:

• Rs 6000/-

Examination

• The assessment of the student will be done by an end examination, minimum passing marks will be 50%.

Eligibility:

• 10^th passed

 

Syllabus Content:

Unit 1: Introduction to International Business

Introduction to International Business, Elements of International Business, Globalization

Culture and International Business: Introduction, Meaning of Culture, Country Culture, and Culture in an International Business Organization (Culturally diverse expressions of personality, emotions).

 

Unit 2: Concept of International Marketing

Concept of marketing in international scenario marketing objectives; Review the international marketing tasks; Export Vs global marketing

Unit 3: International Marketing Environment

Effect of environment in international marketing; Marketability and Culture; managing environmental differences. Sourcing environment; Types of sourcing; Sourcing need analysis

Unit 4: Market selection process for export

International Market Selection Approach; Criteria for screening markets; Information requirement and availability

Unit 5: Selected market and Entry Choices

Different entry modes; Factors effecting entry mode; Entry mode and marketing

Unit 6: Pre-Shipment Credit, Post Shipment Credit

EXIM Bank. Export Procedure: Registration of exporters, Export Procedure, Quality Control and Pre-shipment Inspection – inspection agencies, Shipment of Cargo and Clearance, Cargo

Insurance, Export by Air or Post Parcel, Role of Clearing & Forwarding Agent, Procedure for Availing Export Incentives

Unit 7: International Documentation

Performa invoice, commercial invoice and its attestation, packing list, Inspection, certificate, certificate of origin, GSP certification, shipping bills, A.R, A.R(4) forms, Mate receipts, GR Forms or SDF, Marine insurance policy, ECGC policy, bill of exchange, bank certificate for Export B/L, AWB, Special Consular Invoice- bill of entry and airway bill.

 

Unit 8 EXPORT PROCEDURE AND DOCUMENTATION

DEFINITION:

Definition of Export and Import.

Understanding an Export Transaction.

Preliminaries of starting Export Import Business.

EXCHANGE RATE MECHANISM:

Role of banks in Foreign Trade Transaction.

Basic Concepts.Outward and Inward remittances in Foreign Exchange.

 

Unit 9 FOREIGN TRADE LOGISTICS

1. Logistics Introduction to global logistics. Different modes of shipments. Different modes of operation of shipping. Different modes of transport. Multi modal transport system. Chartering practice. Conference system. Containerization FCL/LCL, CFS, ICD. Third party logistic service providers.

CHA, FFA, C&FA, Ship operating agent, NVOCC. Introduction to port operation, harbor facility, terminal facility, VTMS. Customs bonded warehouses. Freight (types and application), freight consolidation.

Introduction to custom procedure (logistics). Documentation (logistics). INCOTERM 2020, Selection of INCOTERM. Application of information technology in logistics.

1. Cargo Insurance Introduction to need and importance of marine insurance. Basic principles of insurance applicable to cargo clause A, B & C. Ocean, air and inland transit clause. Insurance premiums.

Insurance claim procedures, documentation and time limit.

 

Unit 10 Communication and Personality Development

E-mail writing and etiquette

Telephonic etiquette

 Effective Speech, Understanding Body language, projective positive body language

Leadership & Qualities of Successful Leader