Online English Foreign Language Correspondent Course (IHK)

The Online English Foreign Language Correspondent Course (IHK) provides professionals with the specialized language expertise and commercial knowledge required for international business communication. Designed for individuals seeking a recognized credential in cross-border trade, administrative management, or foreign correspondence, this course builds professional fluency aligned with the C1 Common European Framework of Reference level. Participants advance their career prospects by qualifying for demanding positions in global commerce, multinational corporations, and export-driven enterprises.

The curriculum thoroughly follows the DIHT framework syllabus, combining comprehensive business correspondence training with British and American commercial studies. Learners examine core international business subjects, including commercial contracts, international distribution, terms of payment, shipping logistics, customs documentation, banking, and insurance procedures. In addition to mastering written commercial correspondence and professional telephone communication, students develop practical translation techniques for specialized economic texts and gain an understanding of corporate structures and cross-cultural trade relations.

Instruction combines digital and printed learning materials, delivering 26 study booklets alongside audio resources, video exercises, and the Empower textbook system. Through the online study center, students access digital learning tools, submit written assignments for detailed instructor feedback, and practice spoken dialogue through live phone simulations with experienced distance learning tutors. A flexible study duration of 15 months allows participants to balance study with career commitments while benefiting from comprehensive preparation for the external IHK certification examination.

Applicants should possess good general English proficiency equivalent to at least an intermediate secondary school leaving certificate along with basic commercial knowledge. Registration for the preparation course is completed directly online through the institution, while admission to the official Chamber of Industry and Commerce examination requires completion of a recognized commercial apprenticeship or equivalent professional experience.