Masterclass
Trade Essentials Masterclass
A one-day introduction to how export and import transactions really work.
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Practical programmes for global trade professionals.
Discover learning pathways in trade, finance, supply chains and enterprise.
9 programmes
Foundation
Foundation in Export & Import
Build the core knowledge to plan your first export or import transaction.
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Specialist
Export Business Management
Assess export readiness, choose target markets and build buyer relationships.
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Specialist
Import & Global Sourcing
Source responsibly, evaluate suppliers and calculate true landed costs.
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Specialist
International Trade Practice
Run a complete cross-border transaction from contract to payment.
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Specialist
Agribusiness & Commodity Export
Prepare agricultural and commodity products for international buyers.
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Specialist
Digital Cross-border Commerce
Sell internationally through online channels and marketplaces.
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Executive
Executive Global Trade Strategy
Link trade operations to margin, cash flow, governance and growth.
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Professional Diploma in Export-Import Business
A practical pathway from trade idea to compliant cross-border execution.
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Clear pathways from foundation to leadership.
Introductory programmes need no prior trade experience. Specialist programmes require relevant foundation knowledge. Executive programmes use professional experience and business responsibility as entry criteria.
| Programme | Indicative format | Practical outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Trade Essentials Masterclass | 1 day / 6 hours | Opportunity and risk checklist |
| Foundation in Export & Import | 4 weeks / 24 hours | First transaction blueprint |
| Export Business Management | 8 weeks / 48 hours | Export-readiness & market-entry plan |
| Import & Global Sourcing | 8 weeks / 48 hours | Supplier assessment & landed-cost model |
| International Trade Practice | 12 weeks / 72 hours | Integrated transaction case file |
| Agribusiness & Commodity Export | 8 weeks / 48 hours | Product, quality & logistics plan |
| Digital Cross-border Commerce | 6 weeks / 36 hours | Marketplace launch & fulfilment plan |
| Executive Global Trade Strategy | 4 weeks / 24 hours | Board-level international growth brief |
Proposed EBS certificates of completion are subject to programme approval. No degree, regulated diploma or external professional designation is offered or implied.
Seven Specialist Schools
One trade mission.
Export Management
Export readiness, market selection, pricing, buyer development and documentation.
Import & International Sourcing
Supplier checks, procurement, negotiation, quality control and landed costs.
International Trade & Commerce
Transaction structure, commercial terms, contracts and trade procedures.
Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Freight planning, cargo risk, warehousing and delivery coordination.
Trade Finance & Investment
Payment instruments, working capital, credit risk and business funding readiness.
Agribusiness & Commodity Export
Quality, traceability, aggregation, inspection and commodity market access.
Digital Commerce & Global Entrepreneurship
Cross-border selling, platform strategy, business models and international growth.
Schools are proposed centres of programme development, not separately accredited institutions.
Curriculum
Eight capabilities that underpin global trade.
Market opportunity & export readiness
Product selection, demand research, competitiveness, capacity, pricing and route-to-market choices.
Sourcing & counterparty assessment
Supplier discovery, buyer screening, evidence checks, negotiation and quality assurance.
Commercial terms & contracts
Delivery responsibilities, price terms, transaction documents, performance obligations and dispute awareness.
Documentation & border procedures
Invoice, packing list, transport documents, origin evidence, customs processes and product requirements.
Trade finance & payments
Payment options, documentary processes, financing needs, currency exposure and transaction security.
Logistics & cargo risk
Mode selection, freight quotations, insurance, delivery schedules, storage and exception management.
Digital commerce & market development
Online market research, marketplace operations, international marketing and customer relationships.
Governance & responsible trade
Due diligence, ethical sourcing, record-keeping, compliance escalation and commercial controls.
How You Learn
Learn it. Apply it. Defend the decision.
Understand
Short teaching blocks, practitioner-led cases and guided reading establish the commercial concepts.
Practise
Teams work through sourcing decisions, costing, documentation and transaction risks using realistic scenarios.
Present
Learners explain their proposed deal, justify the numbers and respond to questions about delivery and payment.
Proposed assessment model
Knowledge checks 20%. Applied transaction exercises 30%. Capstone plan and presentation 50%. Proposed 60% overall pass mark and 80% attendance, to be confirmed before enrolment.
Evidence of achievement
A capstone may include a counterparty checklist, landed-cost model, document set, logistics plan and payment-risk analysis, with personalised feedback.
Tuition
Programme fees in four currencies.
Proposed standard tuition per participant, awaiting management approval.
| Programme | Naira (NGN) | US dollars | Sterling | Euro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Essentials Masterclass | ₦150,000 | $100 | £75.00 | €87.00 |
| Foundation in Export & Import | ₦525,000 | $350 | £262.50 | €304.50 |
| Export Business Management | ₦975,000 | $650 | £487.50 | €565.50 |
| Import & Global Sourcing | ₦975,000 | $650 | £487.50 | €565.50 |
| International Trade Practice | ₦1,425,000 | $950 | £712.50 | €826.50 |
| Agribusiness & Commodity Export | ₦900,000 | $600 | £450.00 | €522.00 |
| Digital Cross-border Commerce | ₦675,000 | $450 | £337.50 | €391.50 |
| Executive Global Trade Strategy | ₦2,250,000 | $1,500 | £1,125.00 | €1,305.00 |
Illustrative conversion basis: USD 1 = NGN 1,500 = GBP 0.75 = EUR 0.87. These are planning assumptions, not current exchange-rate quotations; invoices will use a confirmed rate at quotation.
What tuition includes
Scheduled teaching, digital course materials, transaction templates, specified assessments, capstone feedback and an EBS completion certificate for learners meeting the requirements.
Quoted separately
Travel, accommodation, visas, external examinations or credentials, trade fairs, international delegations, third-party advisory work and the costs of executing a commercial transaction.
Corporate cohorts
For up to 20 participants, a proposed two-day custom workshop starts at USD 5,000 (NGN 7,500,000 / GBP 3,750 / EUR 4,350). Scope, venue, travel and customisation affect the final quotation.
All fees are proposed. Management approval and a written programme offer are required before payment or enrolment.
Flagship Programme
Professional Diploma in Export-Import Business
A practical pathway from trade idea to compliant cross-border execution.
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