The short answer
The 7AS Trust Certificate in Freight Forwarding & ICUMS Operations is a hands-on course taught by practising clearing agents. Participants learn HS classification, ICUMS declaration filing, duty computation, shipping documents and port operations, in Tema and Accra or on-site for company teams.
Course content
- HS classification and applying the ECOWAS Common External Tariff
- ICUMS declarations, duty computation and payment
- Bills of lading, airway bills, invoices and Incoterms
- Port operations, terminal handling and examinations
- Transit, exemptions and warehousing regimes
- Client file management and professional practice
Who it is for
Graduates entering the maritime and customs sector; staff of importers and exporters who want to understand or file their own declarations; freight firms onboarding new hires.
| Format | In person, Tema and Accra |
| Entry requirement | Basic / MSLC or better |
| Corporate delivery | On-site at your premises |
| Next intake | Now enrolling; call for dates and fees |
Why learn from a working desk
Our trainers file real declarations every week. Examples come from actual queries and assessments, so you learn how ICUMS behaves in practice, not just in the manual.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need experience to join?
No. The course starts from the basics; Basic / MSLC or better is the entry requirement.
Can you train our staff at our office?
Yes. Corporate groups can be trained on-site.
How do I get fees and dates?
Call +233 559 667 019 or send a WhatsApp message and we will send the syllabus, fees and next dates.
