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This course provides a comprehensive and advanced understanding of international trade law, focusing on the legal, economic, and institutional frameworks governing global trade. It introduces the foundations of international trade regulation, highlighting the interaction between domestic and international legal systems, and the role of trade law in shaping market access, competition, and economic cooperation. Learners will explore key economic theories of trade, including mercantilism, absolute advantage, and comparative advantage, and understand how these theories influence modern trade policies and legal frameworks. The course examines the structure and functions of the World Trade Organization (WTO), including its agreements, decision-making processes, dispute resolution mechanisms, and the evolution of the multilateral trading system. Key topics include trade barriers such as tariffs, quotas, subsidies, and technical regulations, as well as core legal principles such as most-favored-nation treatment and national treatment. The program also covers trade in services, intellectual property rights under the TRIPS Agreement, and contemporary issues such as trade and environment, investment measures, and anti-dumping regulations. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped with the knowledge and analytical tools to understand, interpret, and apply international trade law in global economic and policy contexts. Duration: 12 hours Maximum Completion Time: 7 days Delivery Mode: Online self-study Program Offered By: Member institutions of the VBNN Smart Education Group Certificate Title: Advanced Training Certificate in International Trade Law Certificate Type: Certificate of Completion