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    • DLP Module 1 - Introduction to Contracts - September 2025

    DLP Module 1 - Introduction to Contracts - September 2025

    01 Sep-28 Nov 2025
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    September 2025 Semester

    📘 DLP Module 1: Introduction to Contracts


    👤 Who should complete this training?

    This online module is perfect for:
    ✅ Traders
    ✅ Contract managers
    ✅ Logistics and operations professionals
    ✅ Anyone working with CIF, C&F, CIFFO, C&FFO or FOB contracts

    Whether you’re new to contracts or need a refresher, this course provides practical, in-depth knowledge essential for handling real-world trade agreements.

    🎓 This is the first module in Gafta’s Distance Learning Programme (DLP). You can choose to take Module 1 on its own, or book all six modules as a bundle at checkout to secure your place on the full programme.

     

    💻 How will I learn?

    Delivered 100% online via Agribility™, Gafta’s digital learning platform, you’ll get the flexibility to study at your own pace — plus access to regular tutorials with trade experts!

    You’ll receive:
    📅 12 weeks of access
    📲 Study anytime, on any device
    🧠 Interactive content and real-world case studies
    🎥 Live tutorials with industry professionals
    📝 Knowledge checks and end-of-module assessments
    📥 Downloadable resources for future reference
    🌐 Mobile access via the free app

     

    🧠 What will I learn?

    By the end of the module, you’ll:
    ✅ Understand how trade contracts are created and executed
    ✅ Know the key differences between CIF, FOB, and related contracts
    ✅ Be confident in handling shipping documents and processes
    ✅ Spot risks and common issues — and know how to address them
    ✅ Be ready to apply this knowledge directly to your daily work

     

    📩 How do I access the course?

    Once your payment is confirmed, you’ll receive an email with your login details for the Agribility™ platform.

    🛎️ Access details will be emailed once payment is received. Your course will become available on the Agribility homepage on the official start date — not before.

    For support or questions, please contact the Gafta Training & Events team at:
    📧 events@gafta.com

    📚 Content Overview

    🔹 Unit 1: Negotiation of a Trade
    • Pre-contractual considerations
    • Contract formation and key terms
    • Amendments and variations
    • Why standard clauses (insurance, arbitration, mediation) matter

    🔹 Unit 2: CIF, C&F, CIFFO, C&FFO Contracts
    • Responsibilities of buyers and sellers
    • Introduction to essential shipping documents
    • Tendering, invoicing, and practical paperwork
    • Common challenges — and how to solve them

    🔹 Unit 3: FOB Contracts
    • Nomination timing and rules for withdrawal
    • Who does what — from supervision to customs and loading
    • Presenting documents: when, how, and who is responsible

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