Description

Course Name: Certified International Trade Policy Advisor

Global Occupational Skill Standard – GOSS ID: GOSS/BS/CITPA/V1

Eligibility: 10+2 (Higher Secondary) or Equivalent or minimum 2 years of relevant experience (experience-based learners can directly enroll and certify).

Objective: The Certified International Trade Policy Advisor (CITPA) course is designed to develop professionals with a deep understanding of international trade systems, policies, and regulatory environments. The course provides comprehensive knowledge of global trade frameworks such as WTO rules, trade agreements (bilateral, regional, and multilateral), tariff and non-tariff barriers, trade dispute mechanisms, and the role of trade in sustainable development. 

Certification: Within 5 days after Completion of Online Assessment.

Get ready to join the Journey to become a GSDCI Certified Professional  – International Certification and Assessment Body.

Steps to become a GSDCI Certified Professional:

Step 1: Select your certification you want to pursue.

Step 2: Click on get certified tab, new pop up window will open.

Step 3: Click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to billing details page.

Step 4: Fill your details and click on pay certification fee, You will be redirected to payment gateway, pay fee by any available options like Card(Debit/Credit), Wallet, Paytm, Net banking, UPI and Google pay.

Step 5: You will get Login Credentials of Online E-Books and Online assessment link on your email id, within 48 hrs of payment.

Step 6: After completion of the online assessment, the soft copy of your certificate will be sent to your registered email ID within 5 days.

Assessment Modules:

Module 1: Fundamentals of International Trade: Principles of Comparative Advantage, Trade Theories and Global Trade Systems, Balance of Payments and Trade Deficits, Trade in Goods vs. Services, Economic Integration and Trade Blocs, Key International Trade Institutions (WTO, IMF, World Bank).

Module 2: Trade Policy Formulation and Instruments: Tariffs and Non-Tariff Barriers, Subsidies, Quotas, and Safeguards, Trade Policy Objectives and Political Economy, Import and Export Regulations, Trade Policy Development Processes, Role of Ministries and Interagency Coordination.

Module 3: International Trade Agreements and Negotiations: Multilateral Trade Agreements and the WTO, Regional and Bilateral Trade Agreements (RTA/FTA), Trade Negotiation Strategies and Tactics, Rules of Origin and Customs Procedures, Dispute Settlement Mechanisms, Legal Aspects of Trade Agreements.

Module 4: Trade and Economic Development: Trade Policy and National Development Goals, Trade and Poverty Alleviation, Industrial Policy and Trade Linkages, Role of SMEs and Informal Sectors, Infrastructure and Trade Facilitation, Gender and Inclusivity in Trade.

Module 5: Trade Policy Analysis and Impact Assessment: Quantitative Tools for Trade Analysis, Trade Data Sources and Interpretation, Ex-Ante and Ex-Post Policy Evaluation, Socioeconomic Impact of Trade Policies, Modeling Trade Scenarios (CGEs, GTAP), Policy Briefing and Recommendation Writing.

Module 6: Emerging Issues in Global Trade Policy: Digital Trade and E-commerce Policy, Trade and Climate Change (Carbon Border Adjustment, CBAM), Supply Chain Resilience and Geopolitics, Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer, Trade and Labor/Environmental Standards, Trends in Trade Policy Reform and Governance.

GSDCI Online Assessment Detail:

• Duration- 60 minutes.
• Number of Questions- 30.
• Number of Questions from each module: 5.
• Language: English.
• Exam Type: Multiple Choice Questions.
• Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 50%.
• There is no negative marking in any module.

Benefits of Certification:

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💼 3. Career Advancement & Employability – Enhances your resume and increases chances of promotions or job offers.

🤝 4. Non-Profit Trust Factor – Certifications from non-profit organizations are mission-driven rather than profit-driven.

📚 5. Access to Verified Learning & Resources – Often includes e-books, mock tests, and online support without hidden costs.

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⏳ 7. Lifetime or Long-Term Validity – Certifications usually have lifetime validity or long-term recognition, reducing the need for frequent renewals.