Master Modules & Deliverables
Day 1 — Finding Winning Products & Reliable Suppliers
| Module | Time | What's Covered |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Importation Fundamentals | 20 min | Import business models, how money is made in importing, common beginner mistakes |
| 2. Product Research | 40 min | Finding winning products, reading market demand, profitability checks, product validation (Live Exercise) |
| 3. Supplier Sourcing | 50 min | Alibaba, 1688, Made-in-China, finding factories directly (Live Demonstration) |
| 4. Supplier Verification | 30 min | Avoiding scams, factory verification, Trade Assurance, third-party inspection |
| 5. Negotiation | 30 min | Writing RFQs, price negotiation, MOQ negotiation, payment terms |
DAY 1 Q&A
10 minutes.
Day 2 — Shipping, Freight & Customs
| Module | Time | What's Covered |
|---|---|---|
| 6. Shipping Methods | 40 min | Air, sea, courier, FCL, LCL |
| 7. Incoterms | 30 min | EXW, FOB, CIF, DDP — the four that cover most beginner transactions |
| 8. Import Documentation | 30 min | The essential shipping documents |
| 9. Customs & Duty | 40 min | HS codes, customs, clearing, duty |
| 10. Landed Cost Calculator | 30 min | Students calculate a real shipment (Live Exercise) |
DAY 2 Q&A
10 minutes.
Day 3 — Running a Successful Import Business
| Module | Time | What's Covered |
|---|---|---|
| 11. Selling Imported Products | 40 min | Pricing, wholesale, retail, online sales |
| 12. Branding | 20 min | Private label, OEM, packaging |
| 13. AI for Importers | 30 min | Using AI for supplier outreach, product research, and marketing — a genuine differentiator |
| 14. Complete Import Case Study | 50 min | Start to finish: Supplier → Shipping → Customs → Warehouse → Customer |
| 15. Student Practical Project | 30 min | Students prepare their own product, supplier, shipping, cost, and selling plan — triggers certification |
DAY 3 Q&A
10 minutes.
What's Included
- Live, instructor-led sessions — 3 days, 3 hours/day, small-group format
- A Certificate of Completion, issued once the Day 3 practical project is reviewed live
- A 100+ resource digital library, with lifetime access and updates
The Digital Resource Library
| Category | Contents |
|---|---|
| 6 Country Sourcing Guides | China, Turkey, Dubai, Japan, USA, UK |
| 4 Calculators | Landed Cost, Duty, Profit, Shipping Cost |
| 7 Templates | RFQ, Purchase Order, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Supplier Checklist, Vehicle Inspection Sheet, Shipping Checklist |
| 125-Prompt AI Toolkit | Supplier & sourcing, negotiation, product research, marketing, and business operations prompts |
Positioning
Positioned as a Professional Importation Certification Programme — not a short course.