Alibaba Training
Learn how to use Alibaba.com effectively for product sourcing and supplier engagement. This practical training introduces the end-to-end sourcing process, from finding suitable products and suppliers through evaluating vendors, requesting quotations, negotiating requirements and managing orders.
What you'll learn
- Understand Alibaba.com and its role in global B2B sourcing
- Search for products and identify suitable suppliers
- Compare products, pricing, minimum order quantities and supplier capabilities
- Evaluate supplier profiles, verification information and certifications
- Understand Verified Suppliers and supplier verification practices
- Create and use Requests for Quotation (RFQs)
- Communicate product specifications and requirements clearly
- Compare supplier quotations and negotiate commercial terms
- Understand samples, product quality and inspection considerations
- Understand Trade Assurance and buyer protection
- Review payment and order-management considerations
- Understand shipping and delivery considerations
- Apply a structured approach to supplier and product selection
These topics are consistent with Alibaba's own current sourcing workflow, including supplier discovery, RFQs, supplier assessment, Trade Assurance, samples, payment and shipping.
Who should attend?
This training is suitable for professionals, entrepreneurs, procurement teams, sourcing specialists, business owners and anyone looking to develop practical knowledge of sourcing products through Alibaba.com.
Training format
Live instructor-led online training with practical demonstrations and examples.