AfCFTA Rules of Origin & Export Readiness
Prepare companies to trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area: rules of origin, certificates, standards and export planning.
At a glance
- 2 days
Who it's for
- Exporters and SME owners
- Trade and export managers
- Chambers and export councils
Learning objectives
- Understand the AfCFTA and its benefits
- Apply AfCFTA rules of origin
- Meet standards and certification needs
- Prepare an export plan for African markets
Detailed content
- Agreement structure
- Tariff schedules
- Market opportunities
- Wholly obtained
- Sufficient transformation
- Certificates of origin
- Technical regulations
- Conformity assessment
- Labelling
- Target markets
- Pricing and logistics
- Action plan
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- AfCFTA basics
- Rules of origin
- Standards and certification
- Export plan
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Classify products and complete a full export document set
- Choose the right Incoterm for real deals and price it
- Case studies from Egyptian and Gulf organizations
- Group exercises applied to participants' own work
Tools and templates you keep
- Export-readiness checklist
- Incoterms 2020 cost/risk matrix
- Course workbook and slide handouts
- Templates and checklists used in the exercises
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- ICC Incoterms 2020; UCP 600; URDG 758
- WCO Harmonized System; AfCFTA Rules of Origin
Certificate
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
New in our 2026 portfolio — tell us your dates and we will confirm the trainer and schedule.
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Frequently asked questions
How long is AfCFTA Rules of Origin & Export Readiness?
The program runs 2 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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