Import/Export Instructor Karla Perez at Herzing College Montreal. 

(Updated April 2021)

Quebec is an excellent place to start a career in international trade. There is good demand for entry-level jobs like customs official and import/export clerk, and strong growth potential for import/export merchants.

Thinking of starting your own import/export business? Interested in entering the industry?

Your first step is to look into quality import/export training. Professionals in this field need a solid foundation in import/export laws, regulations, marketing, and business strategy.

This week we interviewed Herzing's own International Commerce & Import/Export instructor, Karla Perez, to get a better understanding of how training works.

We talked about what to expect in class, entry-level job options, certification, and what it takes to succeed in this field.

Read on to meet the teacher, learn about the program, and find out if import/export training is right for you.

Updated November, 2020

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