Export/Import Certificate (EIC)
Develop a comprehensive, practical understanding of how to conduct cross-border transactions
The Export/Import Certificate (EIC) will give you an in-depth understanding of the key processes and risks involved in international trade so you can successfully compete in foreign markets. The professional qualification is trusted by more than 1000 alumni in 70 countries.
The curriculum is globally accredited and covers the A-Z of managing an international business or transaction, from negotiating contracts and resolving cross-border disputes to international logistics and trade financing.
How it works
Register for EIC
Get 12 months access to all 5 courses
Complete all 5 courses
Schedule and pass final online exam
Download and share your ICC certificate of achievement
Certificate curriculum
The EIC curriculum is spread across 5 courses, all authored by Guillermo Jimenez, Professor at Fashion Institute of Technology and author of the ICC Guide to Export/Import – Global Standards for International Trade. Each course will take approximately 3-4 hours to complete.
Core courses
You must complete all 5 core courses to take the final EIC exam.
Learn the core practices, procedures and documents required in any international merchandise transaction. Learn more about the International Trade Overview course.
Discover how to strategically manage legal and contractual risks and avoid time consuming and expensive international disputes. Learn more about the Business Transactions and Contracts course here.
Get a broad overview of the financial instruments available to importers and exporters, including documentary credits. Learn more about the Financing and Security Devices course here.
Get a clear understanding of each of the primary modes of international transport and their commercial practices. Learn more about the International Logistics and Sourcing course here.
Understand how to successfully adapt a strategy to enter foreign markets and the opportunities or challenges that presents. Learn more about the Global Business Management course here.
Examination FAQ
To pass the EIC and earn your ICC certificate you will need to complete a final 1-hour, online exam.
The final exam can be taken at any time after you have completed all 5 courses in the curriculum. It lasts for 60 minutes and is live proctored via the internet. This means there is someone monitoring your environment via webcam to ensure there is no outside interference and maintain the integrity of the certification. The exam consists of multiple-choice questions.
Your purchase of the EIC includes 1 attempt at the final exam. The passing mark is 70%. If you score lower than that you will need to purchase a retake for US$60 while you are still within your 12-month access period.
The EIC certification has no expiration date. You will not need to recertify after passing the exam.
I got extra bonus for my work, which is quite uncommon among the graduate trainees. The EIC course gave me an option to move to another field, and it is in keeping with the times, which many courses on campus can’t do. It’s very practical.
When my clients ask me questions about transportation and financing, I now have the answers and feel in a much better position to help them. The EIC has made me feel much more confident and I feel I can offer my clients real value for money.
The ICC EIC course was really fruitful. I have recommended to many of my peers at work as it helped me understand my job better and also gave me a greater view on Import and Export as a whole.
Who the EIC for
The EIC is designed for professionals and businesses who need to learn the nuts and bolts of conducting international transactions, whether they are new to global trade or need a refresher on the essentials.
- Export and import managers
- International logistics professionals
- Customs brokers
- Trade lawyers
- Trade consultants
EIC for teams
More than 170 organisations in over 50 countries have enrolled their teams in ICC’s EIC programme, including major shipping, cargo and logistics organisations, international banks, large manufacturers, universities and government export agencies. Contact us now to discuss your needs and get a custom quote.
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Feedback from our alumni
When my clients ask me questions about transportation and financing, I now have the answers and feel in a much better position to help them. The EIC has made me feel much more confident and I feel I can offer my clients real value for money.
The ICC EIC course was really fruitful. I have recommended to many of my peers at work as it helped me understand my job better and also gave me a greater view on Import and Export as a whole.
I got extra bonus for my work, which is quite uncommon among the graduate trainees. The EIC course gave me an option to move to another field, and it is in keeping with the times, which many courses on campus can’t do. It’s very practical.
FAQs
Answers to your most commonly asked questions.
Your purchase of the EIC allows one attempt at the exam. If required, a retake can be purchased for USD $60 if you are still within your 12-month access period. Please email our Helpdesk
All our courses and the final exam are taken online. This means they are accessible at any time, from anywhere in the world. You can find more details about how our exams work here
All candidates need to be able to read and write in English.
Full, upfront EIC enrolment: Your purchase includes 12 months to access all 5 courses. You can access the lessons as many times as you like within the 12-month access period. Once you have completed all 5 courses, you will get access to the final exam.
Stack GTC courses: If you opt to ‘stack’ EIC courses as you go then you will get 12 months access to each course from the date you purchase it. This means your access to each course will end on different dates. Please note that this may mean you do not have access to all courses when revising to take the EIC exam, depending on how quickly you complete the 5 courses.
Due to the immediate availability of our course content upon registration, ICC Academy has a strict no-refund policy for our courses and certifications. For more details, please refer to our Terms and Conditions.
Each individual course will take between approximately 3-4 hours to complete depending on your level of experience. To qualify to take the exam you must complete all 5 courses,
The EIC is accredited by the London Institute of Banking and Finance (LIBF), the Institute of Banking and Finance Singapore (IBF), The Bankers Association for Finance and Trade (BAFT), the Global Trade Professionals Alliance (GTPA) the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America, Inc’s (NCBFAA) and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP).
The EIC has been designed for export and import managers, trade finance bankers, freight forwarders and carriers, customs brokers, private and government inspectors and auditors, insurance providers, trade lawyers and trade promotion executives.
