Practical training in import and export in international companies in China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East
Certificate: “AITSEAC Academy Internship”
Format:
In-person internship at the office + weekly online briefings from the Academy
Duration:
2 weeks
language:
English, Russian, Chinese
Internship cities:
Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai. Participants choose a location based on their goals and interests.
Entrepreneurs planning to enter Asian markets
Foreign trade and logistics specialists
Brand owners and manufacturers
Those who build international supply chains
Beginning exporters and importers
Anyone who wants to move from theory to real practice
Lecturer in International Trade and Foreign Economic Activity
International entrepreneur and practitioner in trade with China and Southeast Asia. Founder of SkyBridge Asia and Chairman of AITSEAC. Provides online training for entrepreneurs and professionals based on real-world practical experience.
Lecturer in International Trade, Logistics, and Business Relations in Asia and China
Secretary General of AITSEAC. Actively participates in AITSEAC Academy’s online training and practical sessions, sharing hands-on experience in international trade, logistics, project coordination, and building business partnerships in Asia and China.
Teacher of foreign economics
Over 10 years of experience in international retail companies. Owns and manages a business in the field of international trade, with hands-on experience in foreign markets and foreign economic operations.
Block 1. International Trade Rules and Import Operations
Participants study and apply in practice:
• Incoterms® 2020 international trade rules: EXW, FCA, FOB, CIF, CIP, DAP, DDP — scope of application, risk and cost distribution
• Selection of the optimal delivery terms depending on the market, product, and logistics
• Structure of an international foreign trade contract (subject, price, delivery, payments, liabilities of the parties)
• Basic international payment models: bank transfer, advance payment, deferred payment, documentary instruments (overview)
• Regulatory requirements for imports into China and Southeast Asian countries: certification, technical regulations, customs clearance
• Import cost modeling including duties, taxes, logistics, and operational expenses
Block 2. Export Operations and International Supply Chain Management
Practical competencies:
• Analysis of manufacturing regions and industry clusters
• Supplier evaluation based on international criteria: legal structure, licenses, export rights, compliance
• Preparation of export documentation packages: commercial invoice, packing list, contract, certificates
• Selection of logistics routes and transportation schemes
• Risk management in international supply chains: currency, logistics, contractual, geopolitical risks
• Fundamentals of international quality control and inspections
Participants study practical approaches to organizing imports from China and Southeast Asian countries, taking into account regulatory, logistical, and commercial factors.
Within this module:
-Analysis of market structures in China and Southeast Asia
-Selection of optimal product categories for import
-Development of import strategies for specific countries and niches
-Working with suppliers and manufacturing clusters
-Choice of delivery terms (Incoterms® 2020)
-Calculation of total import costs
-Customs and certification requirements
-Logistics and lead-time management
-Risk minimization in international procurement
Outcome:
Participants gain a clear understanding of how to build sustainable and profitable import models with Asia.
This module focuses on the practical organization of exports to international markets and the management of complex supply chains.
Within this module:
-Analysis of export markets and demand
-Assessment of the competitive environment
-Preparation of export documentation
-Working with international clients
-Development of commercial offers
-Management of logistics routes
-Quality control and inspections
-Management of contract and currency risks
-Organization of industrial exports
-Support of international transactions
Outcome:
Participants acquire professional-level skills in managing export projects and international supply operations.
In each city, the internship participant is fully integrated into the work of an international trading company and operates as part of the operational team, not as an observer.
During the internship, the trainee:
• Participates in the analysis of real import-export projects and trade cases
• Works with international suppliers and manufacturing companies
• Conducts business correspondence within cross-border transactions
• Takes part in selecting delivery terms and analyzing logistics scenarios (Incoterms® 2020)
• Analyzes markets, competitive environments, and distribution channels
• Participates in supplier evaluation and verification in terms of legal and commercial reliability
• Works with commercial offers, cost calculations, and trade profitability analysis
• Becomes familiar with the structure of international contracts and export documentation
• Participates in discussions on risks: logistics, currency, contractual, and operational
• Learns to make management decisions under conditions of uncertainty and limited information
The internship is built on the learning by doing principle — training through direct participation in real international trade processes, with case analysis and feedback from mentors.
Each participant completes the program with their own project:
• Selected product
• Market analysis (China, Southeast Asia, Middle East, or CIS)
• Verified manufacturing partners
• Cost and logistics calculation
• Export-import model
• 3-month implementation plan
This project can be implemented immediately after the internship.
AITSEAC Academy Internship Certificate
A complete set of practical skills for international trade
A clear understanding of how export-import processes work in Asia
A completed project ready for launch
Contacts of real factories and suppliers
Experience in an international business environment
The AITSEAC internship gave me real exposure to international trade operations. I worked directly with suppliers, analyzed logistics routes, and participated in contract discussions. This was not just training — it was real business experience.
I now feel confident working with Asian markets and managing cross-border transactions.
During my internship with AITSEAC, I was fully involved in import-export processes, supplier evaluation, and logistics planning. The program provided strong practical knowledge and professional guidance. It was an excellent opportunity to understand how international trade really works.
Please write to us directly about your concerns, and we will respond via email within two business days.
