Your products deserve a global market.
Learn how to prepare, package, price and export your products with confidence. An intensive 8-week practical training program built for African entrepreneurs ready to reach international buyers.
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EXPORT · COMPLIANCE · PACKAGING · LOGISTICS · BUYERS
2026 COHORT
Stop guessing. Start preparing
for international trade.
You may have an excellent product, but international markets require more than great products. Learn the systems, documentation, standards and commercial skills that make exporting possible.
You make great products
Understand what international markets expect before your products leave your facility.
You're ready to expand
Learn how export documentation, customs, freight and international pricing work.
You want to sell more
Build stronger listings, meet buyer expectations and improve order fulfillment.
Everything you need to learn
before you export.
Eight focused weeks. Sixteen live classes. Real-world assignments designed around your own product.
Global Trade Foundations
Market opportunities, export business models and readiness assessment.
Export & Import Compliance
NEPC, NAFDAC, customs, FDA, USDA and product documentation.
Packaging & Quality
International labeling, product specifications, food safety and traceability.
Logistics & Export Pricing
Air and sea freight, consolidation, landed costs and profitable pricing.
Marketplace Selling
Seller Africa listings, order management, fulfillment and customer experience.
Buyers & Retail Distribution
Wholesale catalogs, international buyer outreach and retail readiness.
Trade Finance & Contracts
Payment terms, working capital, risk management and export contracts.
Export Simulation & Graduation
Complete your export readiness portfolio and present your market-entry plan.
Not just lessons.
A plan you can use.
Our training is designed around doing the work, not just listening to presentations.
- A personal export-readiness assessment
- Product compliance and packaging checklists
- Export costing and pricing worksheets
- A wholesale product sheet and buyer pitch
- A shipment and logistics plan
- A 90-day export action plan
- Certificate of completion upon meeting requirements
Learn from a business building real distribution channels.
Seller Africa works to connect African and Caribbean businesses with international markets through marketplace commerce, fulfillment and distribution. The academy brings this commercial perspective into every lesson.
Training does not guarantee buyers, sales, customs clearance or product approval. Product-specific compliance reviews are separate.
Invest in your export future.
The first cohort is planned for November–December 2026.
Export Readiness Academy
- 16 live training sessions over 8 weeks
- Practical assignments and workbook templates
- Instructor-led case studies and group exercises
- Final export readiness portfolio assessment
- Certificate of completion for qualifying students
Default payment: Paystack in naira. Stripe payment is also available at $99 USD.
Questions? We have answers.
When does the academy start?
The proposed first cohort runs November 2 through December 24, 2026. The final class timetable and joining instructions will be sent to enrolled participants.
Do I need an existing export business?
No. The academy is designed for aspiring exporters, existing vendors, manufacturers, producers and sourcing businesses.
Is the academy online?
Yes. The core program is designed as live virtual instructor-led sessions with practical assignments.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who meet attendance, assignment and assessment requirements receive a Seller Africa Academy Certificate of Completion. This is not a government export license or regulatory certification.
Will Seller Africa find buyers for me?
The academy teaches buyer acquisition and retail readiness. Buyer introductions, distribution and product acceptance are separate commercial processes and are not guaranteed.
Can I enroll if I am outside Nigeria?
Yes. International participants may apply, although the initial practical examples focus primarily on exports from Nigeria to the United States.
Ready to take your products global?
Join the founding cohort of Seller Africa Academy. Complete your enrollment details and choose Stripe or Paystack for secure checkout.