⁠Exporting Goods from Pakistan‏ - ilmX
Starts Apr 17
Professional Certificate

⁠Exporting Goods from Pakistan‏

Learn the essentials of exporting goods from Pakistan, including procedures, documentation, and market access. This course is designed to help businesses and individuals start and manage successful export operations with confidence.

 
Dr. Ihsan Ayyub Qazi
Free

About this Program

This course is designed to help people and businesses learn how to export goods and services from Pakistan. It starts with an easy-to-understand introduction about exporting and why it’s important for Pakistan’s economy. You will learn step by step how to set up your business for exporting, including how to register with various Pakistani authorities like the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Federal Board of Revenue, and others. The course also teaches you how to find customers in other countries, how to market your products, and the rules you need to follow when exporting.

As the course progresses, you’ll learn about making deals and contracts with buyers, including how to negotiate, sign contracts, and prepare your goods for shipment. It also covers important topics like what to avoid when making a deal. Towards the end, the course goes into detail about the processes and documents needed for exporting, such as filling out forms correctly and understanding how to get paid.

By the end of this course, you will have a clear understanding of how to export from Pakistan. You’ll know how to handle the legal and practical aspects of exporting, how to find and deal with customers abroad, and how to complete export transactions effectively. This knowledge will help you succeed in the international market and contribute to Pakistan’s economy.

Is this course for you?

Let’s make sure this is a perfect fit for you. Here’s a quick check:
  • You are a student, entrepreneur, or business owner in Pakistan who wants to start exporting goods or expand into international markets.
  • You want to understand the complete export process—from business registration to shipping and receiving payments.
  • You are looking to learn practical steps for finding international buyers, marketing your products, and complying with export regulations.
This course is especially useful if you have little to no prior experience in exporting but are eager to explore global trade opportunities. It simplifies complex procedures and equips you with the confidence to take your first steps in the export business.

What will you learn?

By the end of the course, you’ll:
  • Understand the fundamentals of exporting and its importance for Pakistan’s economy and business growth.
  • Learn how to set up and register an export business with relevant authorities such as SECP and FBR.
  • Identify international market opportunities and learn how to find and approach potential buyers.
  • Understand key export regulations, documentation, and compliance requirements.
  • Develop skills to negotiate deals, prepare contracts, and avoid common pitfalls in international trade.
  • Learn how to manage shipping, logistics, and export documentation efficiently.
  • Understand different payment methods and how to securely receive payments from international buyers.
By completing this course, you will gain practical knowledge and confidence to manage end-to-end export processes. You will be better prepared to enter global markets, build strong business relationships, and contribute to the growth of Pakistan’s export sector.
Time Duration
30 to 60 minutes
Difficulty level
Beginner to Intermediary
Learning Mode
100% Online
Prerequisites
None
Prerequisites Courses
None
Language
English
Self-Paced
Full Lifetime Access

Offered By

PSW

The Pakistan Single Window (PSW), an initiative led by Pakistan Customs, represents a significant leap forward in modernizing trade practices within the region. The primary objective of PSW is to streamline the complexities of cross-border trade, making it more efficient, cost-effective, and accessible. This goal is achieved by transitioning traditional, paper-based trade processes into a fully integrated digital system.

CIPE

The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) was founded in 1983 by President Ronald Reagan. CIPE has been at the forefront of promoting democracy and economic freedom amidst global challenges. It focuses on strengthening democratic institutions to foster a conducive environment for business and entrepreneurship. Their enduring efforts are vital in addressing the evolving economic and social needs of citizens in democracies around the world.

SDPI

The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) was established in 1992 in response to call for a dedicated entity to guide the nation’s socio-economic development within an environmental framework. It is a leading source of expertise and advisory in South Asia’s policy landscape, offering expertise and advisory services to the government, private sector, and non-governmental organizations.

 

Instructors

Dr. Ihsan Ayyub Qazi

Associate Professor

LUMS

Dr. Agha Ali Raza

Assistant Professor

LUMS

Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Exporting

Video

Key Aspects of International Trade

1.5 minutes to complete

Reading

Role of Export in Pakistan’s Economy

2 minutes to complete

Module 2: Registrations

Reading

Setting up your Business

1 minutes to complete

Reading

Online Registration Process with Securities and Exchange Commision of Pakistan (SECP)

1.5 minutes to complete

Reading

Federal Board of Revenue Registration

2 minutes to complete

Reading

Chamber of Commerce and Industry Registration

1.5 minutes to complete

Reading

Pakistan Single Window (PSW) Registration

1.5 minutes to complete

Module 3: Finding Buyers Abroad

Reading

Market Selection

2.5 minutes to complete

Reading

Product Marketing

2 minutes to complete

Reading

Exporting Policy Order and INCOTerms

1.5 minutes to complete

Module 4: Sale & Purchase

Reading

Trade Query/Quotation

2 minutes to complete

Reading

Purchase Order/Export Order

1 minutes to complete

Reading

Negotiate Terms & Conditions of the Contract

1.5 minutes to complete

Reading

Sign the Contract with the Buyer

0.5 minutes to complete

Reading

Packaging and Transporting Goods to the Port

1.5 minutes to complete

Reading

Five Don’ts of Contract Negotiation

2 minutes to complete

Module 5: Export Procedures & Requirements

Reading

Export Procedures

1 minutes to complete

Reading

Export Documents

3.5 minutes to complete

Reading

Bill of Lading

1.5 minutes to complete

Module 6: Payment Procedures

Reading

Payment Procedure

1 minutes to complete

Reading

Terms of Payment

3 minutes to complete

Final Assessment

Reading

Certificate

1 minutes to complete

Shareable Certificate

Upon completion of the course, you receive a signed certificate from the institute. You can share this certificate in the certifications section of your LinkedIn profile, on printed resumes, CVs, or other documents.
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Business Planning For Export Success

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

You should take this course if you want to experiment with student-centred teaching approaches, want to create an environment of collaborative and active learning in your classroom, and want to ensure that students are really internalising the concepts you are teaching.
You will have to watch all the videos, read the PDFs, and play all the games to complete the course.
You do not have to complete the course in one go. There is a lot of information here, so you should learn at a pace that is comfortable for you. You can pause at any time, and return when it’s convenient for you to resume the course. You may also go back over a completed module to refresh your memory at any time.
Yes, you can take a test again. The score for the latest attempt will be recorded.
The certificate is a certificate of completion. If you complete all the modules, then the certificate will be available to you at the end of the course. There is no minimum score required to pass the course.
 
For any issues feel free to reach out to us at support@ilmx.org.
The course should take you between 10 to 15 hours depending upon your reading speed. As this is a self-paced course, the exact time of completion depends on you.