Canadian and Global Customs Compliance

Navigate Canadian and Global Customs with Confidence

Global trade success depends on the ability to navigate complex customs regulations with accuracy and confidence. In the Canadian and Global Customs Compliance micro-credential, students explore the full spectrum of Canadian and international customs compliance, focusing on both import and export procedures. They will examine key regulatory frameworks, including CBSA, Global Affairs Canada, and international trade agreements, while developing skills in HS classification, valuation, documentation, and risk management. Through case-based learning and simulated workflows, students will gain practical experience using systems such as CARM, CERS, and EXCOL to ensure compliant and efficient cross-border trade. 

Gain Relevant and Practical Skills

The Canadian and Global Customs Compliance micro-credential training prepares students with practical, industry-relevant skills to manage customs, global trade, and export compliance within Canada’s regulatory environment. Graduates gain the knowledge and confidence to support compliant, efficient international trade operations from import through export.

Who is This Program For

The Canadian and Global Customs Compliance (CGCC) micro-credential is designed for professionals working in, or moving into, customs, logistics, and international trade roles who need practical, applied compliance expertise. This program is suitable for individuals in these roles:  

• Freight Forwarders and Logistics Coordinators
• Import/Export and Trade Compliance
• Supply Chain and Trade Operations
• Trade and Regulatory Compliance

As customs processes become more digital and trade regulations more complex, the CGCC micro-credential supports career advancement and role specialization by building job-ready skills aligned with current industry and regulatory requirements. This skills-based short training is well suited for working professionals who are seeking professional development in trade compliance, logistics, and international trade. 

What You Will Learn

By the end of the program, you will be able to:

• Understand Canada’s customs and export regulatory frameworks, key agencies, and compliance obligations
• Classifying goods accurately, applying duties, tariff classifications, and trade agreements
• Prepare compliant import and export documentation aligned with CBSA, Global Affairs Canada, and international standards
• Apply Incoterms, valuation methods, and international payment strategies to manage trade risk
• Manage shipment release, accounting, permits, adjustments, and reporting using CBSA systems (CARM, CERS, EXCOL)
• Support export strategies, controls, and specialized shipments, including regulated and agri-food goods.