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Continuing education, further training as an import/export clerk provides you with the necessary specialist knowledge to professionally organize and process international flows of goods.

You will learn how import and export processes work - from order processing and customs formalities to transportation, documentation and international trade regulations.

The continuing education, further training is aimed at commercial employees who work in international trade or would like to specialize in this area.

What does an import/export clerk do?

Import/export clerks are responsible for handling international flows of goods. They coordinate deliveries, prepare documents and ensure that all legal and logistical requirements are met.

Typical tasks:

  • Processing of import and export orders
  • Preparation of customs and transport documents
  • Communication with suppliers, customers and authorities
  • Organization of transports (air, sea, road)
  • Monitoring delivery dates and costs

 

Who is continuing education, further training suitable for?

The continuing education, further training for import/export clerks is aimed at:

  • Commercial employees
  • People in logistics, purchasing or sales
  • Career changers with an interest in international trade

 

Classification in the continuing education system

This continuing education, further training as an import/export clerk is a practice-oriented specialization in the commercial field and is not a federal qualification. It is particularly suitable for:

  • Entry into foreign trade
  • Supplement to commercial activities
  • Preparation for further specializations

 

Career & prospects

With the right experience, you can develop into:

 

Significance in international trade

TheImport and export areais a central component of global supply chains. Companies rely on goods being transported smoothly across borders and correctly cleared through customs.

Import/export clerks ensure that:

  • legal requirements are complied with
  • Deliveries are made on time
  • Costs and processes are optimized

In this way, they make a decisive contribution to the international competitiveness of companies.

 

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Structured, rule-based and practice-oriented

Continuing education, further training as an import/export clerk requires:

  • Careful and precise work
  • Understanding of regulations and international processes
  • Interest in logistics and foreign trade
  • Ability to coordinate complex processes

The secure handling of documents and legal requirements is particularly important.

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(5.2) Very good 39 39 Ratings (94% )
The SSIB is a leading provider of training and further education in foreign trade. Our sponsors - the cantonal chambers of industry and commerce - pool the knowledge and experience of the chambers of commerce and the SSIB. We offer you a wide range of services and training courses in the export sector. This is a great added value for all our customers, as the know-how is strengthened and there are regional and national contact points for training/consulting.
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9/23/2026
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With over 2000 students, the Rorschach-Rheintal Continuing Education Center is one of the largest providers of adult education in Eastern Switzerland.

The experienced lecturers know from their own experience what is in demand in companies today. Accordingly, the course content is geared towards the requirements of business and the final examinations. You learn what you need in practice. At the WZR, you will learn in an informal atmosphere and interact intensively with your fellow students and lecturers. This improves your social skills and, coupled with new specialist knowledge, prepares you for professional challenges.

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The export clerk apprenticeship provides in-depth knowledge of international trade in goods and the legal and logistical principles of the export business. The following content is typically the focus:

  • International trade and economic relations
  • Meaning and application of the Incoterms
  • Customs procedures, tariff classification and the International Customs Tariff
  • Cooperation with different types of sales partners
  • Organization of forwarding and practical export processing
  • Creation of correct certificates of origin and use of ATA carnets
  • Processing of documentary letters of credit and collections as well as bank guarantees
  • Determining the origin of goods, free trade agreements and rules of origin
  • VAT regulations for the cross-border movement of goods

These topics prepare students for their central role in export logistics - from document preparation and customs clearance to the safe delivery of goods abroad.

As schools and educational institutions can design their own curricula, the content may differ in detail. The specific subject matter should therefore be requested directly from the respective school. Use our contact form to forward your question directly to the appropriate school.

Training to become an export specialist with a certificate takes around five to six days or twelve evenings. There is also one day of exam preparation. The final examination must also be taken.

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