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Getting training directly from the 'horse's mouth' is more valuable to me - and other people looking to work with me - than having my knowledge certified by a third party who has not created the Incoterms® rules.
"I enrolled in the CTFP because this certification is authored by leading trade finance experts from the ICC’s Banking Commission, making it one of the most credible programmes available in the market. Each course is structured to ensure the essentials of global trade finance have been sufficiently covered."
"I see the CTFP as a perfect way for any trade finance person to (a) be part of a global community and (b) have a certification that highlights your expertise and automatically puts you at a certain level that is respected in the industry."
The course gives you a little advantage with customers to have this level of knowledge and training. I can advise clients correctly and the ICC certificate shows I am up to date.
Anyone in international logistics should master the Incoterms® rules and this certificate is a must. I got congratulated by the Head of Customs and Transport.
Frequently asked questions
Our selection of certificates and courses focused on international trade are designed to support businesses operating across borders. International trade professionals including auditors, customs brokers, forwarders and carriers, and trade finance bankers will find our certifications useful. View all certifications to see all that we offer.
Both international trade certifications – the Export Import Certificate (EIC) and Incoterms® 2020 Certificate – do not have prerequisites. Interested learners should be able to read and write in English or Spanish for the EIC, while the Incoterms® 2020 Certificate is available in English, French, Spanish, and Chinese.
All our certifications and courses can be completed 100% online, meaning you can access them wherever you are in the world, 24 hours a day. Our alumni come from more than 130 countries and our programmes are based on globally applicable rules and principles.
Our certifications are also internationally accredited and often used by banks and corporations to train their staff. The certifications are accredited by organisations like the Bankers Association for Trade and Finance (BAFT), The London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF), and the Global Trade Professionals Alliance (GTPA). As ICC is the institutional representative of millions of companies in more than 170 countries, our certifications and courses draw upon the combined expertise and knowledge of a network unlike any other institution in the world.
Apart from our certifications and courses, we also provide comprehensive guides on important international trade topics around supply chain, logistics, export and import management, international contracts and more – all authored by our network of ICC experts. Additionally, we also interview leading experts in the field to offer a holistic view of building a career in the field.