CTO+ is AGTA's foundational professional certification for trade officers, export managers and chamber staff working Africa-global corridors.
The programme is delivered live twice weekly by AGTA-accredited instructors, with optional in-person intensives at AGTA events and chamber hubs.
International trade law and regulations
AGOA rules of origin and compliance
Incoterms and contract negotiation
Trade finance instruments (LC, BoL, invoice financing)
Supply chain management and customs documentation
Module 1 — Foundations of International Trade+−
3 sessions · History of global trade, Africa in global commerce, trade actors and institutions. Materials: pre-reading PDF, 2 slide decks, 2 recordings.
Module 2 — Trade Law and Regulatory Frameworks+−
WTO agreements, dispute settlement, national trade law interfaces. Includes editable trade contract template.
Module 3 — AGOA: Eligibility, Compliance and Utilisation+−
Rules of origin, documentation, utilisation strategy and the post-2025 outlook.
Module 4 — Incoterms 2020 and Contract Negotiation
Module 5 — Trade Finance Instruments
Module 6 — Customs, Documentation and Tariff Classification
Module 7 — Supply Chain Management
Module 8 — Digital Trade and E-Commerce
Module 9 — AfCFTA and Regional Integration
Module 10 — Trade Risk Management
Module 11 — Export Market Research and Entry Strategy
Module 12 — Final Case Study and Assessment Preparation
