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Trade Basics Online

06 Aug-30 Sep 2025
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📘 Trade Basics Online

Your essential introduction to the international trade of agri-commodities.
A self-paced, foundational course for anyone new to the trade.


👤 Who should complete this training?

This course is ideal for:
✅ Those new to the agri-commodities trade
✅ Professionals in operations, shipping, logistics, admin, or contracts
✅ Anyone looking to build a solid understanding of the trade process, Gafta contracts, and key risks

🧭 Trade Basics Online is a prerequisite for attending further Gafta Professional Development (GPD) training. You can also complete the in-person Trade Foundation Course instead.

   

💻 How will I learn?

This course is fully online and hosted on Agribility™, Gafta’s learning platform.

You’ll receive:
📅 6 weeks of access
📲 Self-paced learning – study anytime, anywhere
🧠 Interactive content and knowledge-check activities
📥 Downloadable materials to keep for future reference
📝 End-of-module assessment to test your understanding
🌐 Access via the free app

Please note: This is a self-study course and does not include tutor access. To get the most from your learning, read all content carefully and complete each activity.

   

🧠 What will I learn?

By completing this course, you will:
✅ Understand how international trade contracts are formed
✅ Become familiar with Gafta’s standard contract terms and structures
✅ Learn the basics of shipping, documents, and payment methods
✅ Identify risks in trade and how to mitigate them
✅ Gain an overview of dispute resolution, including arbitration and default procedures

   

📩 How do I access the course?

After your payment is confirmed, you will receive an email from Agribility™ with your login details.

🛎️ Once payment is received, your access will be activated via email. The course will appear on your Agribility dashboard immediately.

For any questions, please contact:
📧 events@gafta.com

Book Now

📚 Content Overview

The course is divided into 15 units, covering the full trade journey — from contract formation to default and dispute resolution:

  1. Introduction to Gafta and English Law

  2. The Products

  3. Introduction to Trade Contracts

  4. The Sale of Goods Act

  5. Gafta Contract Terms and Approved Registers

  6. Methods of Payment

  7. Introduction to Shipping the Goods

  8. Charterparties: Time and Voyage

  9. The Bill of Lading

  10. Laytime

  11. Appropriation and Default

  12. Default and Damages

  13. Prevention of Shipment/Performance

  14. Arbitration

  15. End of Module Assessments

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