A Highly Interactive Training Course On
Understanding Rules of Origin, Free Trade Agreements & Export Preference
Course Introduction
As global markets expand and supply chains become increasingly international, a deep understanding of trade frameworks is essential for businesses operating across borders. The Free Trade Agreements Training course by COPEX equips professionals with the knowledge to navigate international trade laws, optimize trade benefits, and reduce barriers through strategic use of trade agreements.
This comprehensive Export Preference Training explores key aspects of cross-border commerce, including free trade agreements (FTAs), rules of origin, Incoterms, international transactions, and strategic export planning. Participants will learn how to leverage export preferences to gain cost advantages, ensure compliance, and boost competitiveness. Real-world examples, practical tools, and interactive sessions provide insights into how businesses can align trade operations with international standards to access new markets and maximize global opportunities.
Training Objectives
By the end of this Free Trade Agreements Training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the key roles and responsibilities of importers and exporters in international transactions
- Determine effective vendor selection criteria for global sourcing
- Analyze payment terms and contractual obligations in international sales contracts
- Explain the structure and benefits of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)
- Identify and apply rules of origin for product classification and trade eligibility
- Understand strategic drivers for export growth and preference utilization
Training Methodology
This Free Trade Agreements Training employs a practical and experience-based learning approach. The course is delivered through expert-led lectures, real-world case studies, and interactive exercises, drawing on the trainer’s extensive international procurement and trading experience. Participants will engage in applied learning sessions that reflect actual trade scenarios, enabling them to translate theory into actionable strategies. The course also includes a comprehensive manual that supports post-training implementation.
Who should Attend?
This COPEX Free Trade Agreements Training and Export Preference Training course is ideal for professionals working in organizations engaged in or planning to expand their international operations. It is particularly beneficial for:
- Chief Procurement Officers
- Chief Sales Officers
- Chief Operating Officers
- Procurement and Contract Managers
- Sales and Export Managers
- Supply Chain and Logistics Professionals
- Trade Compliance and International Business Specialists
Participants should have an intermediate to advanced understanding of procurement or international trading practices.
Course Outline
- Introduction to International Trade
- Interactions between an Exporter and Importer
- Reasons for Importation
- Requirements for a Successful Import Business
- Requirements for a successful Export Business
- Selection of Products and Suppliers
- Modes of Transportation
- Total Ocean Freight
- Incoterms 2020 & Insurance Cover
- Shipping Documents
- Packing, Inspection and Markings
- Entry Process of Goods
- The Definition and Examples of Rules of Origin
- Classification of Rules of origin
- Technical Information on Rules of Origin
- Why do we need rules of origin?
- Identify and Apply Rules of Origin
- Check whether your goods meet the rules of origin
- What are the trade barriers?
- Introduction to Free Trade Agreements
- Reasons for Importation
- Why don’t all Exporters benefit from FTA?
- Why Export & Export Preference Criteria
- Product Considerations
- Payment Mechanism in International Transaction
- Quotas
- Dumping
- Subsidies
- Antidumping and Countervailing Duties
- Dispute Settlement in International Trade
Certificates
- COPEX Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course
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