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Complete, End-To-End Picture of What Is Needed to Digitize Your Trade and Supply Chain Processes from International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Academy Online


International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Academy delivers online certification and professional development services to meet the educational needs of banks, corporate and other organizations at the forefront of International Trade. The ICC Digital Standards Initiative (DSI) aims to accelerate the development of a globally harmonized, digitized trade environment, as a key enabler of dynamic, sustainable, inclusive growth.

The Certificate in Digital Trade Strategy (CDTS) is designed to give you a complete, end-to-end picture of what is needed to digitize your trade and supply chain processes. The objective of the course is to provide learners with a deep understanding of the various components required to digitize trade and supply chain processes at scale. Learners will leave the course with a macro level understanding of the various supply chain component parts applicable in trade, the standards relating to each component part, and how these can reduce friction in integration.

ICC Academy CDTS is suitable for variety of interest and career groups. In shipping industry, the course is useful for Heads of Trade, Heads of Strategy, Heads of Sales Operations, Heads of Logistics, Enterprise Architects, and Chief Digital Officers. In fintech industry, CDTS is useful for Heads of Technology, Chief Product Officers, Architects, and Developers. In banking industry, it is useful for Heads of Trade, Head of Risk and Compliance. The course is also useful to the policy makers such as Heads of Trade Policy, and Digital Trade Policy Leads.

The curriculum is split into 5 modules, each containing between 4-6 lessons, and a final exam.

Program Summary

  • Modules: 5
  • Duration: 7 Hours
  • Lessons: 24
  • Video Lectures: 20
  • Online Exam: 60 mins
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CDTS Structure & Curriculum

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  • One-year access to the entire certificate program - more than 5 hours of online learning over 5 modules, 20+ lessons and a final online exam.
  • 20 video lectures from industry champions, legal experts, innovative trailblazers and public policy officials.
  • Interactive learning - the course contains self-assessment questions and case studies to help you embed what you learn and apply it to real world scenarios.
  • A timed one-hour online exam - if you pass (70%) you will receive an ICC Academy, industry-recognized certificate

CDTS Core Modules

  • Module 1: The architecture of International Trade and supply chains
  • Module 2: Critical challenges associated with digitizing trade and Trade Finance
  • Module 3: The making of an enabling legal environment for digital trade
  • Module 4: Exchanging trade and supply chain data in a trusted environment
  • Module 5: Interoperability frameworks - putting it together

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Certificate in Digital Trade Strategy (CDTS) Online

Course: Certificate in Digital Trade Strategy (CDTS) Online
Languages: English
Mode of Study: Online, Self-Paced
Exams: Proctored Online Exam
Subjects: 5 modules
Duration: 7 hours of interactive learning
Validity: Lifelong
Access: 1 Year
Discount Code: EDUMARITIME5

LAST UPDATED ON Jan 8, 2025