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Import - Export
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Certificate | Diploma | Advanced
Diploma |
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Course Outline : What You Will Cover |
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The International Trade (Import –
Export) course gives you skills that you can put to immediate use.
Whether your expanding your business into the international market,
starting a business or simply looking at working for an
international trade company this course will quickly teach you the
‘ins’ and ‘outs’ of the import - export trade. |
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Module
1 - Introduction |
- Your role as an import-export agent
- How much money can I make?
- You as a business operator
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Module 2 -
Starting in Importing and Export |
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Don'ts of exporting
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Don'ts of importing
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Exporting life cycle
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Getting started in
international trade
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Going global
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Guide to sources of
information on importers
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How to succeed in
international business
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Importing
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Export process
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Safe trading
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Step-by-step approach to
market research
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Business planing
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Business structure
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Module 3 -
Sourcing Products and Sellers |
- The freight forwarder
- Customs
- Testing market potential
- How to find unlimited products to import
- Trade assistance
- Buy and sell over the internet
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Module 4 -
The Agency Agreement |
- Your commission
- Exclusive territory
- Promotional material
- Advertising promotions
- How long your contract lasts
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Module 5 -
How to Find Buyers |
- Set up or find distributors in the
country you want to sell to
- Manufacturers representatives
- Sell directly to department stores and
other large organizations
- Using Chambers of Commerce
- Entering markets
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Module 6
- The Difference Between an Agent & a Merchant |
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Module 7
- Advertising |
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How to write display ads
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Press releases
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The art of writing
classified ads
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How to make your classified
ads work
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How to write irresistible
advertising copy
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Module 8
- Laws & Regulations |
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Module 9
- Documentation |
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How
Will You Benefit? |
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- Fast track your career in import - export
- Learn the inside secrets to:
- How to set up your business (sole trader,
partnership or company)
- How to source products
and suppliers
- How to find buyers and sellers
- How to get free government assistance (start
ups and established business)
- Important banking and foreign exchange
procedures
- How to find the right freight forwarder
- Customs procedures for Importing and
Exporting. What you need to know and what to avoid
- How to calculate how much money you get paid,
and how to make sure you get it
- How to take the risk out of all your deals
- The strategies and sample letters that will
get you started today
- How to obtain and source vital contacts
- Study a import export
course that was designed in
conjunction with the international trade industry
- Free up valuable time, don't waste time and
money travelling to classes
- Study at your own pace whenever and wherever
you are
- Have access to a tutor who works in the
industry you are training for
- Easy interest free payment plans from as low
as $39 per week
Start reaping
the benefits by enrolling today!
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Career Prospects |
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ICI import - export graduates have a
wide range of skills to offer in the ever growing import - export
sector.
Graduates can seek work in a variety of positions with:
- Shipping, transport and
logistics organisations
- Public and private import -
export organisations
- Manufacturers / export
industry
- Wholesalers, traders and
merchants
- or start your own import -
export business and enjoy the freedom of being your own boss! As
the owner of your own small business, you can work the hours you
choose and guide your business toward success.
The opportunities are endless and the future is bright for skilled
import - export professionals! |
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Course
Levels Explained / Prerequisites |
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This course leads to the awarding of either a
Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma depending on which level
you enrol at. The different levels are achieved by the amount of
course content and assessments involved within each module at the
basic (Certificate), intermediate (Diploma) and advanced (Advanced
Diploma) levels. You will be able to learn about what the difference
is between the three levels below:
- Certificate: represents a basic level
of operational knowledge with general knowledge. Suitable for
basic entry level positions.
- Diploma: qualifications recognises the
graduates capacity for initiative and judgment across a broad
range of technical and management functions. Diploma holders
typically have personal responsibility and autonomy
(semi-independence) in performing technical operations or
organising others in the workplace.
- Advanced Diploma: The graduate is able
to apply a significant range of principles and techniques across
various contexts and functions. Graduates can expect to be
involved in significant judgments, planning, and
leadership/guidance functions related to workplace products,
services, operations or procedures.
There are NO previous work or education
requirements for entry into any course level. Students may enrol
directly into the diploma or advanced diploma levels without
completing lower ranked qualifications. Graduates can expect higher
course levels to result in higher potential salary, positions and
skill capabilities. |
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Course Length |
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(Source:
2008 Student Graduation Statistics) |
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The average time within which students complete
studies is:
- Certificate Level - 14 weeks,
- Diploma Level - 24
weeks,
- Advanced Diploma Level - 31
weeks.
ICI courses allow you to study at your own
pace with no assignment deadlines. This means that you determine
the pace of the course and within which time period you will
ultimately complete your studies in.
- Completing your course with ICI is
flexible as you can fast-track and graduate in a matter of
months. You complete activities and submit assignments
whenever you are ready.
- The maximum time given to complete a
program is three years.
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Study Mode :
Distance Learning |
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This entire course is carried out via Distance
Learning (also known as correspondence learning). Distance
learning is ideal if you need to adapt around work, family, or other
commitments. It is also extremely beneficial should you simply wish
to fast track your studies (and career) and not be locked into a
timetable.
Our course content and learning experience ensure that your course
is relevant and interesting. Learning, tutorial assistance,
assessments takes place whenever and wherever you are in the country
or world. It takes place at your own pace on your own terms to fit
your lifestyle. As an ICI student, you’ll never endure a pop quiz,
spend countless hours and hundreds of dollars travelling, and never
be late with an assignment or for class.
Enrolments statistics reveal that students from the following
categories are currently taking advantage of the distance learning
experience at ICI:
- Government, business & industry
employers 32%
- High school leavers 20%
- Individuals looking to start a
business or change career paths 18%
- Individuals already in the
industry looking to formalise and/or update knowledge and seek a
promotion
11%
- Military personal 11%
- Stay at home mothers 8%
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Recognition & Accreditation |
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 This
course is recognised and accredited by the
International Association of Private Career Colleges (IAPCC).
The courses offered by ICI are unique as they take a very "hands on"
approach. Our courses are not designed to teach you just the
"theory" behind the industry - they are written and tutored by
industry professionals and will fast-track you into a new career of
your choice.
Various government departments and business's have
enrolled their own staff with ICI for further training and
development and is a strong indicator of acceptance and recognition
by employers and industry. The following
is a partial list of companies and government departments which have
enrolled staff into ICI courses:
- Department of Defence,
- Microsoft,
- AT&T,
- Navman Technologies,
- Colliers International,
- Mitsubishi Corporation,
- Pearson Education,
- John Paul College,
- Brookfield Multiplex,
- Accor,
- General Motors,
- Bank of America,
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- HSBC Bank,
- American Express,
- 3M,
- FedEx,
- Workplace Authority,
- Centacare Employment Group,
- MAX Employment,
- Employment Directions Network,
- Shell,
- Calvin Klein,
- Coca-Cola Amitil,
- and many more...
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How
Does it Work? - The ICI Learning Experience |
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Click Here to
learn how the typical ICI student experience goes from enrolment to
graduation (Pop Up Window). |
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Already in the Profession or Industry? |
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This course and qualification is a great way of consolidating
existing knowledge via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), updating
your industry skills and contributing towards your professional
development. It is also one of the most practical steps you can take
towards working towards gaining a promotion or better paid position.
Course fees can be claimed as a tax deduction as long
as the course is sufficiently connected to your work activities. |
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What Do I Get? |
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 All
materials essential for course completion are included in the cost
of the course fee. Upon enrolment, students receive:
- All required study materials and course notes
- Practical assignment projects with constructive
tutor feedback
- Industry based tutor who will service all of your
course and career questions and guidance needs
- UNESCO endorsed Student ID card giving students
access to thousands of discounts both at home and overseas! Save on
transport, accommodation, communications, food, shopping, movies and
more!
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successful completion of the course you will receive:
- A graduation certificate officially
recognizing your successful completion of studies and
qualifications as a import - export professional
- Transcripts indicating units completed
- Letter of recommendation and validation for
current and future employers
- Post-nominal letters placed after your name
which indicate that you hold the relevant qualification. For
example: John Smith, DipIEMgt
- Job search assistance: Graduate Career
Services Program (Click
to learn more).
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Student Testimonials & Survey |
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I cannot begin to tell you the benefits I have
achieved due to my education from ICI. I have lived in 3 states
since taking your import export courses and have been able to secure
positions with import and export firms that I would never have been
able to get before... Thank you...
- Terry Amstrong
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The credentials, knowledge, and skills that I have
acquired through ICI played a significant role in my achieving my
position. The company I work for was quite impressed with the
educational curriculum of the school. Thank you ICI!
- Katie McGuire
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ICI gave me the freedom and confidence to pursue my
dream in my own time and on my own terms. I feel great pride in the
fact that I now operate my own successful importation business. It
is with sincere gratitude that I thank the Institute and its
staff...
- Michael Newman
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student testimonials
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Cut
Off Date for the Next Intake |
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is the next enrolment cut off date. Places are limited, in demand
and entry into the course is on a first come first served basis.
Your enrolment is processed and acknowledged within 24 hours of the
Institute receiving your application. You can expect to receive your
course within days of enrolling. When you start your ICI course its
at your own pace and you determine when you finish. Don't miss out.
Enrol today! |
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Course Investment &
Payment Plans - How Do I Get Started? |
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