Courses launching September 2026

Professional Education
for Africa's Trade & Finance Sector

Accredited online courses in customs compliance, import/export procedures, international trade, accounting and governance — built for working professionals across South Africa and Africa.

Purchase online — study in Moodle at your own pace

12+
Courses at launch
CPD
Aligned content
100%
Online delivery
Currently Learning
Customs Compliance & Tariff Classification
Module 3 of 8 · 42% complete
Course progress 42%
SARS Customs Framework Completed · 2h 15m
Tariff Headings & HS Codes In progress · 1h 40m
Import Valuation Methods Locked · 2h 00m
South African Focused
100% Online Delivery
CPD-Aligned Content
Secure PayFast Payments
Digital Certificates
About Tradecraft Academy

Specialist Training for the Trade & Customs Profession

We are a South African digital-first professional education provider offering accredited and non-accredited online courses built specifically for practitioners in trade, customs and import/export.

  • Regulation-current knowledge aligned with SARS and relevant bodies
  • Short course format — complete modules at your own pace
  • Delivered through Moodle — purpose-built learning platform
  • Content developed by experienced trade and customs practitioners
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Sept
2026 Launch Date
100%
Online delivery
CPD
Points eligible
12+
Courses planned
Launch Programme

Trade & Customs Short Courses

Our inaugural programme focuses on trade and customs — practical, online short courses built for South African professionals.

Import & Export Advanced
End-to-end supply chain management for international trade — logistics strategy, freight management, customs integration and supplier risk. Advanced course for logistics and operations professionals.
8 weeks 8 modules
Uncategorized Foundation
6 weeks 6 modules
Uncategorized Foundation
6 weeks 6 modules
How It Works

From Purchase to Certificate

Our seamless integration between the e-commerce store and Moodle learning platform means you go from payment to studying in minutes.

1

Browse & Purchase

Select your course and pay securely via PayFast — card, EFT or SnapScan accepted.

2

Instant Enrolment

Your Moodle account is created automatically and you're enrolled in the course.

3

Learn at Your Pace

Work through modules, quizzes and assessments on any device, any time.

4

Earn Your Certificate

Pass the final assessment and download your digital certificate immediately.

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Why Tradecraft Academy

Built for Working Professionals

Not generic business courses. Specialist knowledge for the specific challenges of trade, customs, and finance professionals in South Africa and Africa.

Regulation-Current

Content is continuously updated to reflect current SARS requirements, HS code amendments, and relevant legislative changes across South Africa and SADC.

Self-Paced Learning

Study when it suits your schedule. All course materials remain accessible for 12 months after enrolment so you can revisit and revise anytime.

Expert Practitioners

Courses are authored by experienced customs practitioners, trade consultants and finance professionals — not academics. Real-world applicable knowledge.

Digital Certificates

Earn verifiable digital certificates upon completion. Share directly to LinkedIn or download for your professional portfolio and employer records.

CPD Points Eligible

Courses are structured to qualify for CPD recognition with relevant professional bodies. Maintain your professional standing while advancing your knowledge.

Corporate Training

Bulk enrolment packages available for corporate teams. Reporting dashboard for managers, custom learning paths and dedicated account support.

2026
Launching September
12+
Courses at launch
ZA
South Africa focused
CPD
Points eligible
What Professionals Say

Trusted by Trade Practitioners

★★★★★

"The Customs Compliance course gave me exactly what I needed — practical, current knowledge that I could apply directly in my clearing work. Far more relevant than any generic business course."

TN
Thabo Nkosi
Customs Clearing Agent, Durban
★★★★★

"The self-paced format was perfect for me — I studied between client meetings and completed the course in six weeks. The Moodle platform is intuitive and the material is excellent."

SB
Samantha Botha
Trade Finance Manager, Cape Town
★★★★★

"We enrolled our entire compliance team. The corporate reporting made it easy to track progress and the certificates are exactly what our ISO audit required."

MK
Michael Kotze
Compliance Director, Johannesburg
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