CIECOBON
Educational Scheme
A structured two-stage qualification pathway — from foundation knowledge to professional mastery — leading to internationally recognised credentials in export practice and commodity brokerage.
The Programme
A Complete Education in Export Practice
The educational programme covers all business activities involved in export — from the drawing board to prompt delivery, payment and after-sales services.
Examinations are held in May and November every year at centres in Lagos, Port-Harcourt and Abuja. Students may prepare through online, correspondence or private study.
Stage One
Foundation Level
The Foundation Level is examined in two parts. Candidates who pass all prescribed papers are awarded the Professional Certificate in Export Practice and Management.
Foundation — Part 1
- FN 100Principles of Accounting
- FN 101Business Statistics
- FN 102Commercial Practice
- FN 103Economic Geography
- FN 104Introduction to Transport
- FN 105Nigeria Culture & Citizenship Education
- FN 106Communication Skills in English
Foundation — Part 2
- FN 207Business Communication
- FN 208Modern Agriculture and Rural Life
- FN 209Principle & Practice of Cooperative
- FN 210Practice of Commodity Brokerage
- FN 211Computer Skills in Export
- FN 212Principles of Export Marketing
- FN 213Principles of Law Relating to Overseas Trade
Award on Completion
Professional Certificate in Export Practice and Management
Stage Two
Professional Level
The Professional Level consists of three parts. Candidates must have passed or claimed exemption from the Foundation Level before registering. Successful candidates are awarded the Final Diploma in Export Practice and Management.
Professional Level 1
- PL 314Export Insurance
- PL 315Law of Business and Carriage
- PL 316Warehousing and Stock Control
- PL 317Export Accounting & Credit Management
- PL 318International Trade and Payment
- PL 319Management of Public & Private Enterprises
- PL 320Commodity Packaging and Standardization
Professional Level 2
- PL 421Maritime Management
- PL 422Ports Administration
- PL 423Global Export Logistics
- PL 424Petroleum Economics and Marketing
- PL 425Export Trade Law & Dispute Settlement
- PL 426Export Market Research & Quality Management
- PL 427Advanced Commodity Brokerage
Professional Level 3
- PL 528Export Practice and Management
- PL 529Export Information Technology
- PL 530Maritime Security & Safety Management
- PL 531Commodity and Natural Resources
- PL 532Human Resource Management
- PL 533Export Finance & Foreign Exchange Administration
- PL 534Research Project Submissions
Award on Completion
Final Diploma in Export Practice and Management
Qualification Pathway
Your Journey to Professional Status
Register
Apply to the Registrar and complete the registration form
Foundation
Complete Parts 1 & 2 — earn the Professional Certificate
Professional
Complete Levels 1–3 — earn the Final Diploma
Induction
Presented at the Annual Induction & Award Ceremony
Advanced Study
Postgraduate Programmes
For professionals seeking higher academic qualifications in export and international business.
PGD in Export & International Business
Two semesters. Available at registered training centres.
Export & International Business
Four semesters. Intensive executive-level study.
Oil, Gas & Energy Management
Four semesters. Specialist energy trade management.
How to Enrol
Student Registration
Students should register well ahead before beginning any course of study — whether with the Institute or at a Registered Training Centre.
Apply to the Registrar
Complete the official registration form and submit with copies of your educational or professional certificates.
Receive Approval
Once approved, you will be notified and asked to remit your first annual registration and subscription to the Secretariat.
Begin Your Studies
Study via online, correspondence programme or private study. Contact the Registrar for a list of Registered Training Centres offering CIECOBON courses.
Bank Account for Payment
The Institute of Export · Fidelity Bank · 4010634436