BECOME

A CERTIFIED INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT FORWARDER

Opportunity Provided By

INTERNATIONAL IMPORT- EXPORT INSTITUTE (DUNLAP STONE UNIVERSITY) Glendale, Arizona USA

For the first time in Nigeria you can become an internationally Certified Freight Forwarder. With a certificate that is recognized in over 150 countries of the world, you now belong to an elite group of professionals.

ARE YOU:

v  a long standing Freight Forwarder that requires Certification for your experience?

v  a new and upcoming freight forwarder that  needs to advance your career?

v  an aspiring freight forwarder without  any experience?

v  a victim of unemployment who wishes to build a career in global logistics?

v  looking for a career transition opportunity that is sure to pay?

Here is your opportunity so grab it with both hands

PROGRAMME MODULES:

• International Freight forwarding Practice
• Incoterms and Global Logistics
• Exporting Importing Environment
• Documentation for the Global Village
• Customs Management

Minimum Entry Qualification:OND in any area of specialization. Candidates without the minimum qualification who have SSCE/GCE with minimum of 7 years experience can apply.

Duration:12 weeks (Saturday contacts only)

CERTIFIED INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT FORWARDER

Freight Forwarder Practices - IIEI-127

Course Description:This course focuses on the role of the freight forwarder in the global supply chain. It was designed to assist those who are or aspire to be responsible for selecting and working with international freight forwarders, or for individuals seeking employment within a freight forwarding company. Its focus is on the internal operations of a freight forwarder and how it generally interfaces with client companies.

This course provides a strong understanding of the strategic management of a freight forwarder, particularly as a company offering a range of services supporting the global supply chain.  Elements of an integrated service provider, responsibilities and obligations of the forwarder, invoicing, and both mutual interests and conflict of interests with the client company are explored. The student will acquire the following knowledge and skills that can be applied to the workplace.

To develop a working knowledge of the functions of a freight forwarder.

This includes but is not limited to

a)     operation of an independent freight forwarder versus as part of an integrated service provider.

b)     strategies to maximize control and profitability.

c)      marketing of the business and its services.

d)     obligations of the freight forwarder to the client.

e)     conflicts of interest between the freight forwarder and the client.

f)        steps and procedures in handling the client's business.

Prerequisite:None

Course Credit:3 Credit Hours

Major Course Topics & Course Outcomes

As a result of the group and individual activities included in this course, the student will acquire the following knowledge and skills that can be applied to the workplace: 

Freight Forwarder

        Recognize the possible scope of activities of an international freight forwarder

Components of the International Logistics Activity

·         Define the components of international logistics

Construction of Transaction

·         Understand the freight forwarders role in the construction of the international transaction

Role of the Freight Forwarder

·         Comprehend the possible rolls of the freight forwarder 

Mutual Interests

·         Understand the mutual interests of all parties in the transactions 

Conflict of Interest

·         Assess the interests of the freight forwarder 

Authorization

·         Understand the legal representations of being a freight forwarder 

Implications for the Seller using the "Buyer's Forwarder"

·         Distinguish the legal issues of being the “Buyer’s Forwarder”

A Freight Forwarder (FF)

·         Know the requirements to become a FF

·         Understand the responsibilities of a FF

·         Discuss the role of a FF

The Business of FF

·         Understand the business practices of a FF

Course Materials:

There is one textbook for this course.

Export-Import: Everything You and Your Company Need to Know to Compete in World Markets:Zodl, Joseph A., (2006) IIEI Press, Phoenix, AZ  ISBN 0-9773098-0-0

Additional required reading for this course consists of the weekly lectures and reading material available on the internet via public websites at no cost to the student.