Dear Members,   As per updates on DGFT portal,  Government has launched an  online course on the basics of Export/Import   to support potential exporters under  Niryat Bandhu Scheme of  Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India.   This program is being implemented by the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, in collaboration with the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce , Government of India.   We understand from  http://niryatbandhu.iift.ac.in/exim/ that this completely online program through Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) platform consists of series of modules, which have been developed so that the exporters and entrepreneurs are able to learn the essentials of export import business from the comfort of their homes, through a Web-Enabled Live Transmission of the modules on their desktops.   Each module has a learning material having course objectives, course content, review questions, case-lets, learning outcomes and references for additional reading. As trade is a dynamic subject, the learning modules will be updated by faculty of IIFT, New Delhi regularly. A facility for an online discussion forum where participants can discuss their questions amongst themselves, has also been provided. Those candidates who wish to convert their learning into certification, may appear in an online exam. On successful competition, a Certificate in Export Import Management under Niryat Bandhu Scheme will be awarded to participants.   Eligibility, Requirements & Certification   Eligibility Criteria: Any person can take this Course Requirements to take the Course: Internet Connection and Desktop/ Smartphone Certification: When you finish every module, you can earn a Certificate that you can share with prospective employers and your professional network, after taking the online tests and payment of Examination/ Certification fees which is Rs 2000.   Members are urged to utilise this opportunity of  developing awareness about basics of Export/Import which can done “Anytime-Anywhere”.    For further details on the course registration, modules, please visit http://niryatbandhu.iift.ac.in/exim/   Members may also send their  feed-back on  ed@chemexcil.gov.in & deepak.gupta@chemexcil.gov.in .   Thanking You, Yours faithfully,   (S. G. BHARADI) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CHEMEXCIL