Africa Trade Academy
The foremost Pan-African professional training organisation on trade.
- Empowering Intra-Africa Trade with tailored, world-class training to enhance capacity, competitiveness, and growth
Trained over 5,000 change makers from top organisations across Africa
Explore our range of In-Person, Online, and Self-Paced courses. Browse course details and download the brochure for more information.
UPCOMING COURSES
FITT Diploma in
International Trade
February, 2026 Cohort
An initiative of Africa Trade Academy and
Forum for International Trade Training (FITT)
Professional Certificate in Project Finance
Date: 2nd - 6th February, 2026
This course addresses that gap by equipping participants with practical skills to structure, finance, and manage complex projects, thereby enhancing their capacity to contribute to national development and private sector competitiveness.
Mini-MBA In Export And Import Business Management
Date: 9th - 13th March, 2026
This Mini-MBA program is designed to fill that gap by equipping participants with the skills, strategies, and tools required to successfully manage export and import businesses in today’s competitive global environment.
Intra-Africa Trade Finance
Date: 23rd - 27th March, 2026
This course responds to that need by equipping participants with practical insights into trade finance instruments, structured commodity finance, and successful case studies, thereby strengthening their ability to facilitate and grow intra-African trade.
Professional Certificate in Digital and Cross-Border Payments
Date: 13th - 17th April, 2026
This course is designed to address these challenges by equipping professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the digital and cross-border payments ecosystem, enabling them to navigate regulatory frameworks, leverage emerging technologies, and ensure secure, efficient, and compliant payment operations.
Trade Facilitation Inclusive
Date: 20th - 24th April, 2026
This course is designed to equip government officials with the knowledge and tools to design and implement reforms that simplify trade processes, leverage technology, and create supportive financial and regulatory environments for MSMEs and small traders.
Executive Certificate in Agricultural Trade and Marketing
Date: 4th - 8th May 2026
This course is designed to equip professionals, policymakers, and agribusiness leaders with the skills to address these challenges and leverage opportunities, thereby enhancing competitiveness and market access for agricultural products.
FITT Diploma in
International Trade
June, 2026 Cohort
An initiative of Africa Trade Academy and
Forum for International Trade Training (FITT)
African Market Advancement Programme (AfriMAP)
Date: 8th - 12th June, 2026
AfriMAP is designed to equip businesses, entrepreneurs, and trade professionals with the tools to understand, enter, and thrive in key African markets, while addressing cultural, regulatory, and operational complexities.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Role of Customs Brokers in Enhancing Intra-Africa Trade
Date: July 30th 2025 | Time: 2pm GMT
Speakers:
Dode Seidu,Executive DeanAfrica, Trade Academy
Paulina Abrokwa,Chief Executive,TradeLinks Logistics
Role of Customs Brokers in Enhancing Intra-Africa Trade
Date: July 30th 2025 | Time: 2pm GMT
Speakers:
Dode Seidu,Executive DeanAfrica, Trade Academy
Paulina Abrokwa,Chief Executive,TradeLinks Logistics
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What OUR participantS are saying
Testimonials
Mr. Michael Larbi-Amoah,
Assistant Compliance Manager, Ghana Free Zones Authority.
“The training on Non-Tariff Measures and Trade Facilitation by Africa Trade Academy has been impactful. It has enhanced my knowledge and capacity to better support free zones companies in Ghana.”
Desalegn Wondimu,
Rules of Origin Study and Analysis Team Coordinator, Negotiator of Ethiopia Rules of Origin, Ethiopian Customs Commission and AfCFTA Secretariat.
“The training on AfCFTA Rules of Origin for the Ethiopian Customs was very insightful and the approach was explicitly interesting. It brought the customs officers up to speed with developments on continental trade and also provided practical implications of AfCFTA in the role of Customs going forward.”
Lawrence Masakatira,
Malawi Customs Mzuzu, Malawi
"The facilitators allowed participants to participate in the discussions and this allowed different views to be shared amongst officers. This has been so helpful and has enlightened me as an officer on the rules of origin of AfCFTA. I’ll be serving as an advocate of the AfCFTA to promote trade between Malawi and other African countries.”
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ATA Trains Association of Ghana Industry Members on Exporting Under
Africa Trade Academy on 29 July 2025 facilitated a workshop for Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) members on...
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Africa Trade Academy Develops Implementation Plan for Ghana’s E-Commerce Strategy
November 20-21, 2025: Africa Trade Academy began public and private sector engagements to develop the implementation plan for...
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RECENT EVENTS
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Exporting Under the AfCFTA: Virtual Workshop, Ghana
Helloooo!!! Ghana Adam Smith International (ASI) and Africa Trade Academy, with support from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and...
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We had an exciting kick off of our Mini-MBA in Export Business Management Programme. The four-week intensive...
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