Masterclass Curriculum Overview
DAY 1
Markets & Selection
Day 1 — Markets, Selection & Vehicle History
| Module | Time | What's Covered |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Global Vehicle Markets | 30 min | Comparing Japan, UK, US, UAE, and Germany as source markets |
| 2. Choosing the Right Vehicle | 30 min | Resale value factors, vehicle types, import eligibility |
| 3. Auctions | 40 min | How auctions work, exporter platforms vs. direct auction access (Live Demonstration) |
| 4. Reading Auction Sheets | 40 min | Japanese grading, US-style listings (Live Exercise) |
| 5. VIN Checks & Vehicle History | 30 min | Chassis number verification, history reports |
DAY 1 Q&A — 10 minutes
DAY 2
Buying & Inspecting
Day 2 — Buying, Inspecting & Protecting Yourself
| Module | Time | What's Covered |
|---|---|---|
| 6. Buying Vehicles | 30 min | Auction vs. dealer decision framework |
| 7. Vehicle Inspection | 40 min | The five core pre-purchase inspection checks |
| 8. Fraud Prevention | 30 min | Common fraud patterns, safe payment practices |
| 9. Shipping | 40 min | RoRo vs. container shipping, vehicle prep |
| 10. Documentation | 30 min | Bill of lading, title, invoice, export certificate |
DAY 2 Q&A — 10 minutes
DAY 3
Clearing & Business
Day 3 — Landing, Clearing & Building the Business
| Module | Time | What's Covered |
|---|---|---|
| 11. Duty Calculations | 30 min | CIF-based duty estimation (Live Exercise) |
| 12. Customs Clearance | 30 min | The clearance process, choosing a clearing agent |
| 13. Registration | 20 min | Local registration, roadworthiness, insurance |
| 14. Resale Strategies & Business Planning | 30 min | Resale channels, specialisation strategy |
| 15. Practical Case Study & Student Project | 60 min | Full case study, then students build their own vehicle import 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.