Africa’s import export controls, sanctions regulations, and trade compliance landscape is among the most demanding in the world. With 54 sovereign jurisdictions, multiple regional trade blocs such as AfCFTA, ECOWAS, SADC, and COMESA, and rising exposure to US, EU, and UN sanctions regimes, organizations must reconcile overlapping and often conflicting regulatory requirements. Evolving customs procedures, inconsistent enforcement standards, infrastructure limitations, and frequent regulatory updates compound the challenge further.
This certified program will equip you with an authoritative command of Africa’s complex and dynamic trade compliance landscape, spanning national, regional, and international regulatory frameworks. You will master the areas that matter most: customs laws and procedures across key African jurisdictions, rules of origin under AfCFTA and regional blocs, import and export licensing requirements, trade documentation, tariff classification, and valuation principles. The program also covers global sanctions regimes, restricted party screening, anti-money laundering considerations, and export control requirements — fully equipping you to manage compliance risks in cross-border trade with confidence.
Throughout the program, you will work through real-life case studies and practical examples on how to develop and implement robust import-export compliance programs, conduct effective sanctions screening, manage documentary requirements, navigate border procedures, and mitigate the risks arising from regulatory violations and disputes. You will also gain proven strategies for building resilient supply chain compliance frameworks that satisfy both national regulations and international standards..
Upon successful completion of the program, you will earn the Certified Africa Import Export Controls, Sanctions Regulations and
Trade Compliance Professional (CAIX™) designation — a powerful enhancement to your professional credentials that showcases your expertise in African trade compliance and cross-border regulatory governance. This certification elevates your credibility and positions you to lead trade compliance initiatives that strengthen your organization’s resilience.
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This program will entitle you:
Pricing & Registration- Experience 2 days of instructor-led live training built to deliver practical expertise in African import-export controls, customs compliance, international sanctions, and AfCFTA regulatory requirements. With a strong emphasis on real-world application, you will leave ready to manage cross-border trade risks and strengthen regulatory compliance.
- Attain the Certified Africa Import Export Controls, Sanctions Regulations and Trade Compliance Professional (CAIX™) designation, a specialist professional credential in African trade compliance. This certification strengthens your professional profile and proves your expertise in managing customs, sanctions and cross-border regulatory obligations across African markets.
- Gain up-to-date expertise in developing effective trade compliance programs, managing sanctions screening and supply chain due diligence, strengthening customs and trade governance, and navigating emerging regulatory developments to build resilient, audit-ready organizations that support compliant international trade.
- For inquiries, chat with our Program Advisers at [email protected] or call us at
- Singapore and Asia Pacific: +65 6716 9980
- Australia and New Zealand: +61 3 9909 7310
- UK, Europe and Middle East: +44 (020) 335 57898
- Canada: +1 833 879 8820
- USA: +1 888 745 8875
Accreditations
This program is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications, which maintains the governing standards for all professionals who have completed this program.
The content of this program has been fully certified and accredited by CPD Certification Service as conforming to Continuing Professional Principles. CPD is the leading independent CPD accreditation institution operating across industry sectors to complement the Continuing Professional Development policies of professional institutes and academic bodies. The CPD Certification Service provides support, advice and recognized independent CPD accreditation compatible with global CPD principles.
What Can You Expect From This Live Program
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is redefining cross-border trade, creating a 1.3-billion-person market worth US$3.4 trillion. With the World Bank projecting a 9% increase in regional incomes by 2035, AfCFTA presents extraordinary opportunities for businesses across Africa. Yet deeper market integration brings greater regulatory complexity, making robust trade compliance essential to navigate import-export controls, customs requirements and sanctions, protect market access, mitigate regulatory exposure, and enable sustainable cross-border growth.
This certified program gives you a practical, proven framework for translating complex trade requirements into effective compliance controls. You will strengthen your command of AfCFTA requirements, customs procedures and rules of origin. Building on these foundations, you will develop lasting confidence in managing export controls, international sanctions and restricted-party screening.
As cross-border transactions grow more complex, the program broadens its focus to trade finance, trade-based money laundering and AML requirements. You will also examine third-party risk, supply chain due diligence and internal controls. Through practical African trade scenarios, you will draw hard-won lessons from compliance failures, regulatory investigations and enforcement actions — so your organization never has to learn them firsthand.
Looking ahead, you will examine digital trade, geopolitical developments and evolving AfCFTA initiatives, gaining a forward-looking perspective that helps you anticipate emerging risks and stay ahead of regulatory change. By the end of the program, you will be decisively positioned to reduce cross-border exposure, improve organizational resilience and support sustainable international growth. Most importantly, you will see how effective trade compliance not only averts penalties but protects market access and enables confident business expansion.
Upon successful completion of the program, you will earn the Certified Africa Import Export Controls, Sanctions Regulations and Trade Compliance Professional (CAIX™) designation. This specialist professional credential validates your expertise in African trade compliance and cross-border regulatory governance, strengthens your professional credibility and marks you as a leader equipped to drive trade compliance initiatives, manage complex regulatory risks and champion secure international trade.
Key Skills You Will Gain
- African Trade Regulatory Compliance
- Import & Export Control Management
- AfCFTA Compliance & Implementation
- Customs Compliance Management
- Tariff Classification (HS Codes)
- Customs Valuation & Duty Optimization
- Rules of Origin Determination
- Preferential Trade Agreement Compliance
- Export Controls & Licensing
- Dual-Use Goods Compliance
- International Sanctions Compliance
- Restricted Party Screening
- End-User & End-Use Due Diligence
- Trade-Based Money Laundering (TBML) Risk Management
- Trade Finance Compliance
- AML & Financial Crime Controls
- Third-Party Risk Management
- Supply Chain Due Diligence
- Cross-Border Trade Risk Assessment
- Trade Documentation & Recordkeeping
- Customs Audit Readiness
- Regulatory Investigation Management
- Trade Compliance Program Development
- Trade Compliance Governance
- Trade Policy & Regulatory Monitoring
- Compliance Technology & Trade Automation
- Regulatory Reporting & Compliance Monitoring
- Trade Dispute & Enforcement Management
- ESG & Responsible Trade Compliance
- Strategic Cross-Border Trade Risk Management
Your Faculty Directors
Lethabo Sithole is a highly accomplished international trade and investment law specialist with extensive experience advising governments, development institutions, and multinational organizations across Africa. Her expertise spans international trade law, trade policy, customs compliance, export controls, and trade finance, with particular strength in the practical implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). She also advises organizations on market access, preferential trade regimes, non-tariff barriers, and cross-border regulatory compliance, bringing a sharp, commercially focused approach to navigating even the most complex trade environments.
An AGOA and GSP Certified Advisor, Lethabo has designed export-readiness programs for organizations and led capacity-building initiatives in trade and supply chain finance, helping businesses strengthen compliance, expand market access, and sharpen cross-border operations. She holds an LL.M. (Distinction) in International Business Law from Queen Mary University of London and has spoken at leading global forums, including the Harvard African Business Conference and Afreximbank Intra-African Trade Fair.
Anele Simon is a leading international trade and investment lawyer with deep expertise in African trade policy, regulatory compliance, market access, and regional economic integration. She currently serves as Acting Secretary General of the Independent Continental Youth Advisory Council on the African Continental Free Trade Area (ICOYACA), where she shapes policy development and capacity-building initiatives supporting effective AfCFTA implementation across Africa. She holds a Master’s in European and International Trade and Investment Law from the Catholic University of Lyon, with specialist knowledge in WTO law, customs procedures, rules of origin, and preferential trade frameworks.
Anele brings extensive experience supporting businesses, policymakers, SMEs, and entrepreneurs in navigating complex trade regulations and expanding cross-border opportunities. Through her advisory, research, and training work, she transforms dense regulatory requirements into practical, actionable strategies for export readiness, customs compliance, and market access. A passionate advocate for inclusive trade, she is committed to strengthening Africa’s trade ecosystem and empowering organizations to seize the opportunities created by AfCFTA and the global trading system.
Certified Africa Import Export Controls, Sanctions Regulations and Trade Compliance Professional (CAIX™) Program Agenda
How You Will Benefit
- Master African Trade Compliance: Command a comprehensive understanding of African import-export controls, customs regulations, sanctions, and AfCFTA requirements so you can manage cross-border trade compliance with total confidence.
- Strengthen Customs & Trade Operations: Apply tariff classification, customs valuation and rules-of-origin principles with precision to drive compliant, efficient and cost-effective trade.
- Navigate International Sanctions: Build deep expertise in sanctions screening, export controls, restricted-party verification, and end-user due diligence to shield your organization from costly regulatory violations.
- Enhance Trade Finance & AML Compliance: Detect trade-based money laundering (TBML) risks early and strengthen trade finance controls to safeguard cross-border transactions and preserve vital banking relationships.
- Build Robust Trade Compliance Programs: Design and implement governance frameworks, internal controls, compliance policies, and audit-ready trade compliance programs aligned with international best practices.
- Strengthen Supply Chain Due Diligence: Deploy practical strategies to assess third-party risks, improve supply chain transparency, and embed ESG and responsible sourcing considerations into everyday trade operations.
- Prepare for Regulatory Audits & Investigations: Gain the skills to manage customs audits, regulatory inquiries, voluntary disclosures, enforcement actions, and trade disputes with composure and confidence.
- Stay Ahead of Emerging Trade Risks: Decode the implications of digital trade, geopolitical developments, evolving sanctions, and AfCFTA implementation to build resilient, future-ready trade compliance strategies.
Certified Africa Import Export Controls, Sanctions Regulations and Trade Compliance Professional (CAIX™)
Upon successfully completing this program, you will earn the Certified Africa Import Export Controls, Sanctions Regulations and Trade Compliance Professional (CAIX™) designation, a specialist professional credential with lifelong validity. The CAIX™ certification demonstrates your expertise in African import-export controls, customs compliance and international sanctions, and signals your proven capability to interpret complex requirements, implement robust compliance controls and manage cross-border risk.
This program is developed by Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications and the content of this program has been certified by CPD Certification Service as conforming to continuing professional principles.
Pricing & Registration
Africa
Dates: 28 - 29 Jan 2027
Venue: Online Executive Program (via Zoom)
Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm West Africa Time (WAT)
10:00am - 5:30pm Central Africa Time (CAT)
10:00am - 5:30pm South Africa Standard Time (SAST)
11:00am - 6:30pm East Africa Time (EAT)
| Early Bird Packages | Regular Pricing | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| By 25 Nov 2026 | By 06 Jan 2027 | After 06 Jan 2027 | |
| South Africa Delegates | ZAR 24,995 | ZAR 27,995 | ZAR 29,995 |
| Delegates from Other African Countries | USD 1,395 | USD 1,595 | USD 1,695 |
Group Discount: 2nd participant get 10%, or register 3 participants and 4th participant get a complimentary seat (1 discount scheme applies)
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- Singapore and Asia Pacific: +65 6716 9980
- Australia and New Zealand: +61 3 9909 7310
- UK, Europe and Middle East: +44 (020) 335 57898
- Canada: +1 833 879 8820
- USA: +1 888 745 8875
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