Certificate of Trade Finance in Africa

Recognizing the Opportunities of Regional Trade in Africa

As the world progresses towards becoming a more connected place, the role of regional trade and its implications for global economies is growing radically. For trade practitioners, the evolving dynamics of African regional trade can entail unprecedented opportunities for economic growth and prosperity.

Armed with the right mindset, the interested practitioner will be able to recognize and make use of the vast prospects of African regional trade. This certificate was designed to introduce you to the applied potential and actual challenges of trade activities among different regions in Africa. It explains the different stages of trade activities, starting with identifying the various trade opportunities in the continent and ultimately managing the logistics of exports/imports.

From a global perspective, you will be introduced to the world of international trade, trade finance supply chain finance and commercial finance (factoring, invoice discounting and asset-based lending).

• Identify the strategic importance of international trade
• Discuss different sales and marketing strategies, as well as how to adapt them to the different regional markets
• Conduct elements of trade transaction financial analysis, such as profit and loss and exchange rate risk management
• Integrate trade activities within an organization’s value chain
• Manage the process of regulatory and legal compliance of an organization’s products according to the requirements of the different regional markets in Africa
• Acquire the tools needed to achieve professional development goals in the finance of international trade
• Understand key aspects of international trade, supply chain finance and its variations, international trade finance and logistics, risks mitigation and control

• Export and import managers
• Business development managers
• Professionals in chambers of commerce or industry unions
• Government employees in ministries of the trade and industry

1. Products and Practical Applications of Trade Finance (40 hrs)

This course will provide participants with a summary of all trade finance products and some important highlights and detailed descriptions as well as important aspects to apply the products correctly and with care, especially for issues like compliance, risk management as well as laws and regulations. It will inform them of recent developments as well as applications in real life with case studies and examples. By the end of the course, the participants will have a clear understanding of the various techniques and applications in the International Trade Finance spectrum.

Dates: Sunday, June 15 - Friday, June 20, 2025
Format: On-Campus - New Cairo campus

2. Marketing and Sales Regional Strategies (24 hrs)

This course exposes professionals to developing new marketing and sales strategies based on the different regional markets in Africa. It will provide tools and techniques to identify markets that match the products their organization is offering. The course offers a wide scope of topics, such as market growth strategies, pricing strategies, product placement in African markets, sales channels and negotiations, and e-marketing and e-commerce.

Dates:  June 30 and July 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23
Time: 6 - 9 pm
Format: Live Online

3. Regional Value Chain Management (24 hrs)

The course covers the essentials of cross-border procurement and management, inventory management, outsourcing and the use of software for resource planning with applications in the diverse regions in Africa.

Dates: September 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24
Time: 6 - 9 pm
Format: Live Online

4. Introduction to African Regional Trade (21 hrs)

This is an introductory course in the study of African regional trade. The course aims at acquainting participants with the African economies, extra- and intra-African Trade, African regional trading blocks, and the African Free Trade Continental Area.

Dates: October 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22
Time: 6 - 9 pm
Format: Live Online

5. African Trade and the Regulatory Environment (21 hrs)

The course introduces management of regulatory and legal compliance for African markets such as documentation, African trade agreements, property rights, and legal settlement of trade disputes.

Dates: October 29 and November 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19
Time: 6 - 9 pm
Format: Live Online

6. Commercial Finance and Practical Applications (40 hrs)

The course introduces management of regulatory and legal compliance for African markets such as documentation, African trade agreements, property rights, and legal settlement of trade disputes.

Date: November 30 and December 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Format: On-Campus - New Cairo campus

7. Online Business Acumen Course (20 hrs)

Format: Asynchronous Online

Effectively operating within a business setting and having a positive contribution requires a certain set of skills and competencies. Explore critical 21st-century skills needed for today’s business world, enabling passion and speed in dealing with different business situations.

To check out the full list of our Business Acumen courses, click here.

Admissions Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• A minimum of two years of work experience

Admissions Process

Along with your online application form, upload the following documents:

1. Passport copy
2. Notarized English translation of all certificates (bachelor's degree is mandatory)
3. 500-word motivation letter
4. Proof of vaccination is required
5. An updated CV that shows the following:
   1. Name, address, email, skype, date of birth, telephone numbers
   2. Primary and Secondary education
   3. Full work experience
   4. Courses attended and professional development courses

Note: that the fees cover tuition only. Flights, accommodation, food/drink, visa issuance and transportation are not included in the program fees.

Visa

Check if you require an entry visa to Egypt. Apply for your visa early enough, it may take several weeks to get the visa.