Learn the key aspects of digital trade, from essential macro perspectives to micro-level applications.
Self-paced online course. 5 modules, 20 video lectures, 7 hours of learning
Taught by 20+ industry champions, legal experts, innovators &public policy officials
Make well-informed business decisions and create coherent policies for digital trade
The CDTS was updated in September 2024
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What you will learn
Curriculum updated September 2024
The objective of this course is to provide learners with a deep, macro level understanding of the various components required to digitise trade and supply chain processes at scale. The certificate is split into 5 modules, each with 4-6 lessons and a final exam. The entire certificate will take 7 hours to complete.
Module 1: The architecture of international trade and supply chainsExpand
This module is split up into 5 lessons, authored by Oswald Kuyler and Tat Yeen Yap, MonetaGo; Emmanuelle Ganne, WTO; Erick Tavares, Vale; Anesan Naidoo, Anglo American; Martin Thijsen, Port of Rotterdam.
Module 1 Lessons:
- CDTS overview - Foundational process of trade
- 1.1 - Complexity in trade
- 1.2 - The way trade processes are organised from a shippers and customers' perspective
- 1.3 - The way trade processes are organized from Carriers, shippers and (air)port authorities’ perspective
- 1.4 - Banks internal and external interactions
Module 2: Critical challenges associated with digitising trade and trade financeExpand
This module is split up into 4 lessons, authored by Hans Huber, id4.trade; Alisa DiCaprio, R3; Louise Taylor-Digby, SWIFT & ICC Banking Commission; Merlin Dowse, JP Morgan & ICC Banking Commission.
Module 2 Lessons
- 2.1 - Digital trade and a trade data dictionary
- 2.2 - High level overview of the existing fintech landscape
- 2.3 - The challenges and opportunities of digitisation from a banks' perspective
- 2.4 - The ICC eRules and how they enable the digitalisation of banks and corporates interaction
Module 3: MLETR FoundationsExpand
This module has 6 lessons, including four case studies from countries that have successfully aligned their country's legal systems with MLETR.
Module 3 Lessons
- 3.1 - Current treatment of electronic transferable records (ETRs)
- 3.2 - Overview of the Model Law on Electronic Transferable Records (MLETR), the principles and core provisions
- 3.3 - Case study: socialisation process for MLETR alignment
- 3.4 - Case study: trade finance digitalisation in France
- 3.5 - Case study: digitising international trade for resilience and sustainability
- 3.6 - Case study: Belize's national digital agenda
Module 4: Exchanging trade and supply chain data in a trusted environment Expand
This module contains 5 lessons, authored by Stephan Wolf, GLEIF; Jaco Voorspuij and Thierry Grumiaux, GS1; Niels Nuyens, Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA); Grant Hunter, BIMCO; Stéphane Graber, FIATA.
Module 4 Lessons
- 4.1 - Corporate digital identity – The enabler of trust and transparency in digital trade
- 4.2 - Digital identifiers for products and objects in the physical supply chain
- 4.3 - DCSA eBL standard
- 4.4 - BIMCO eBL standard
- 4.5 - FIATA eFBL standard
Module 5: Interoperability frameworks – putting it together Expand
This module contains 4 lessons, authored by Emmanuelle Ganne, World Trade Organization (WTO); Hannah Nguyen, ICC Digital Standards Initiative (DSI); André Casterman, Casterman Advisory; Kay Ren Yuh, Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and André Simha, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC).
Module 5 Lessons
- 5.1 - Standards toolkit for cross-border paperless trade
- 5.2 - ITFA Digital Negotiable Instruments (DNI) Initiative
- 5.3 - TradeTrust – The digital utility for exchange of electronic trade documents
- 5.4 - The future of trade digitisation - What to expect over the next five years
Final examExpand
- The final exam can be taken at any time after you have completed the 5 modules.
- The exam lasts for 60 minutes and is live proctored via the internet.The only requirement is a steady internet connection
- The passing grade is 70% minimum. Upon passing the examination, learners will be issued a downloadable certificate signed by the ICC Secretary General
- You can then use the “CDTS” designation and join our alumni community
- The exam consists of multiple choice questions
- Full details about how our exams work can befound here.
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Why take the CDTS?
Identify the right strategy to accelerate your digitisation roadmap
Digitising your trade and supply chains is an ecosystem activity. This course will teach you the building blocks you need to know to identify the right strategy.
Adopt a standards-based approach to digital transformation
There may be 'digital islands' within your supply chains that lead to a fragmented approach to digitisation. The CDTS will help you articulate the benefits of a common, standards-based approach that minimises cost and complexity.
Remove manual inefficiencies and boost profitability with rich data
Real-time data makes trade faster, cheaper and more secure through improved visibility, while reducing environmental impact resulting from the paper trail.
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Course Authors
This unique online course brings together insights from a well curated panel of
26 industry champions, legal experts, innovative trailblazers and public policy officials.
Alexia Peralta
Director, E-Governance & Digitalisation Dept, Ministry Of Public Utilities, Energy, Logistics & E-Governance
Alisa DiCaprio
Chief Economist, R3
André Casterman
Founder and Managing Director, Casterman Advisory & Board Member, International Trade and Forfaiting Association (ITFA)
André Simha
Global Chief Digital & Information Officer, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company
Anesan Naidoo
Head of Sustainability, Anglo American
Chris Southworth
Secretary General, ICC United Kingdom
Emmanuelle Butaud-Stubbs
Secretary General, ICC France
Emmanuelle Ganne
Senior Analyst, Economic Research Department, World Trade Organization (WTO)
Erick Tavares
Iron Ore Sales Administration, Vale International
Grant Hunter
Director, Standards, Innovation and Research, BIMCO
Hannah Nguyen
Director, Digital Ecosystems, ICC Digital Standards Initiative
Hans J. Huber
Managing Director, id4.trade
Jaco Voorspuij
Senior Manager, Transport, Logistics and Customs, GS1
Kay Ren Yuh
Assistant Director, Info-communications Media Development Authority (IMDA), Singapore
Louise Taylor-Digby
Head of Strategic Relations, Asia Pacific, SWIFT & Vice Chair, ICC Banking Commission
Martijn Thijsen
Head of Ecosystem & Platform Play, Digital Strategy & Transformation, Port of Rotterdam
Merlin Dowse
Executive Director, Global Trade Finance Product Management, JP Morgan & Vice Chair, ICC Banking Commission
Niels Nuyens
Program Director, Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA)
Oliver Wieck
Secretary General, ICC Germany
Oswald Kuyler
Head of Strategy, Europe, MonetaGo
Raoul Renard
Attorney & Former Deputy Director, Legal Reform, ICC Digital Standards Initiative
Stephan Wolf
CEO, Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF)
Stéphane Graber
Director General at FIATA International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations
Tat Yeen Yap
Managing Director, Asia Pacific, MonetaGo
Thierry Grumiaux
Global Leader of the Transport & Logistics Centre of Excellence, GS1
Who is the CDTS for?
This online course has been designed for anyone working on the digital strategy and
digital transformation for organisations with global supply chains, specifically the roles outlined below.
Fintechs
Heads of Technology
Chief Product Officers
Architects
Developers
Banks
Heads of Trade
Head of Risk & Compliance
Shippers & Carriers
Heads of Trade
Heads of Strategy
Heads of Sales Operations
Heads of Logistics
Chief Digital Officers
Enterprise Architects
Solution Architects
Policy Makers
Heads of Trade Policy
Digital Trade Policy Leads
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CDTS FOR INDIVIDUALS
US$499
12 months access to the course
6 hours of learning over 5 modules.
Course includes 20 video lessons from industry experts
Interactive learning through assessment questions & case studies
Includes 60-minute final exam to certify your expertise
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Everything included in individual purchases, plus...
Dedicated service manager
Customised integrated programme
Personalised dashboard for tracking student progress
Post-programme review
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FAQs
How much does the CDTS cost? Expand
The CDTS is available for US$499.
If you are looking to purchase for your team of 5 or more, we may be able to tailor the pricing for your needs. Please contact sales@iccacademy.com.sg for more details.
How long do I have access to the course content for?Expand
Your purchase includes 12 months to access all 5 modules and the final exam. You can access the modules and lessons within them as many times as you like within the 12-month access period. Once you have completed all 5 modules, you will get access to the final exam.
What happens if I fail the exam?Expand
Your purchase of the Certificate in Digital Trade Strategy (CDTS) includes one attempt at the exam. If required, a retake can be purchased for USD $60 (if you are still within your 12-month access period) by contacting our Help Desk at helpdesk@iccacademy.com.sg
How does the exam work?Expand
The final exam is taken online. This means it is accessible at any time, from anywhere in the world. You can find more details about how our exams work here. We use a proctoring service to ensure the integrity of your achievement.
Who is the Certificate in Digital Trade Strategy (CDTS) for?Expand
The Certificate in Digital Trade Strategy is designed for people working on digital strategy and digital transformation for organisations with global supply chains. More specifically it is designed for:
Shippers and Carriers
Heads of Trade, Heads of Strategy,
Heads of Sales Operations, Heads of Logistics, Enterprise Architects, Chief Digital Officers.
FinTechs
Heads of Technology, Chief Product Officers,
Architects, Developers
Banks
Heads of Trade, Head of Risk and Compliance
Policy Makers
Heads of Trade Policy, Digital Trade Policy Leads
How long will it take to complete the CDTS?Expand
It will take approximately 7 hours to complete the 5 modules and final exam depending on your pace of study.
Candidates will have 12 months to complete the 5 modules and take the final exam from date of purchase.
What's included with my purchase of the CDTS?Expand
- One-year access to the e-learning course – 5+ hours of learning over 5 modules and 20 lesssons – delivered exclusively online
- Interactive learning – assessment questions and case studies to help you grasp key concepts easily and review the course materials
- One attempt at timed one-hour online exam – if you pass (70%) you will receive an ICC Academy, industry-recognised digital certificate signed by the ICC Secretary General
- Dedicated, full-time IT support
Can I request a refund for my purchase?Expand
Due to the immediate availability of our course content upon registration, ICC Academy has a strict no-refund policy for our courses and certifications. For more details, please refer to our Terms and Conditions.
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