Buying and Selling Online Certificate

Buying and Selling Online Certificate Course

Over the past 25 years, the commercial landscape has undergone a seismic shift. Rather than relying on bricks-and-mortar stores and offices for revenues, businesses are increasingly using the internet to generate sales.

In this course, you will discover the history of e-commerce, its current role in the commercial landscape, and its broader implications for society.

You will learn about the technology that makes e-commerce possible, and what the future may hold. You will gain a practical insight into how consumers can make the most of e-commerce, how to get the best deals when buying goods and services online, and how you can use the internet to begin or expand your own business.

You Will Learn:

  • The history of e-commerce and what it means not only for the retail landscape but for society as a whole.
  • How to navigate and use the most widely-used online retailers when buying goods and services.
  • How to sell products and services online – whatever you want to sell, there is an online platform to meet your needs.
  • Why your business may benefit from an online store, and how to set up a shop that will boost your revenue.
  • The advantages of running an internet-based business, and practical considerations to bear in mind when starting out.
  • How online sellers make money by promoting other people’s products and services, and how you can generate income as an affiliate marketer.
  • How businesses use internet-based advertising to promote their products and services online.
  • How to offer freelance services via the internet, and how to work with online freelancers.
  • How to keep yourself safe when buying and selling online.
  • The future of e-commerce, and the trends that look set to continue in the coming years.

Benefits Of Taking This Course:

  • You will learn how individuals and businesses use the internet as a means of exchanging money, goods and services.
  • You will know how to find the best deals online, and how to shop safely and securely.
  • You will discover how to sell your own products and services online, and how to supplement income from a bricks-and-mortar business with e-commerce.
  • Your knowledge will stand you in good stead for business roles that demand modern commercial awareness.
  • You can study from any location with an internet connection.
  • Learn the material at any time and at your own pace.
  • Lifetime access to the course – no deadlines.
  • Obtain a recognised certification when completing the course, which will improve your career prospects.

This course includes

24/7 Student Support

End of course certification

Lifetime access to your course

Compatible with modern devices

PLUS - Access to the exclusive New Skills Academy Study Group!
  • What is meant by the term “e-commerce”
  • The history of e-commerce in the UK and around the world
  • An overview of the technology that makes secure e-commerce possible
  • The broader implications of e-commerce for society as a whole, including the relationship between e-commerce and traditional bricks-and-mortar stores
  • The main categories of tangible products available for the online consumer to purchase
  • An overview of the most popular retail websites for each category and retailers that supply products across multiple categories
  • An overview of how the most popular auction sites, including eBay and how they facilitate e-commerce
  • An overview of the most popular websites for those looking to buy and sell handmade goods
  • An overview of the types of digital goods you can buy and sell online
  • The most popular platforms for buyers and sellers of e-books and related products
  • The main high-traffic platforms used for the buying and selling of music
  • The most popular platforms for buyers and sellers of online learning courses and materials
  • How to use price comparison sites (also known as “shopbots”) to find the best online deals
  • Why it can be to your advantage to leave your shopping cart full for a few days before checking out
  • Why reading online forums can save you a significant amount of money
  • How to use voucher codes to secure discounts
  • The characteristics of an appealing, high-performing online store
  • Why a bricks-and-mortar business - business that deals in tangible stock or has a traditional office presence - may benefit from an online store
  • The three main approaches you can take to building an online store and how to choose the best option for your business
  • The most popular site-builders on the market and how they can help you create a professional e-commerce store
  • The role of advertising in e-commerce
  • How various forms of traditional online advertising work
  • How online businesses use social media to target their intended audience
  • How marketing funnels work by drawing in new customers and then reselling them additional products and services
  • What is meant by the term “affiliate marketing”
  • The advantages and disadvantages of this business model for both the creator and affiliate
  • The most popular third-party services used by affiliates and businesses to set up and maintain commercial relationships
  • How to choose the right niche as an affiliate marketer
  • How and why the internet has transformed the way we work
  • How 21st-century freelancers and businesses make contact and enter into short-term contracts
  • The most popular freelancing platforms
  • The advantages and disadvantages of hiring a freelancer
  • Why you must educate yourself on the potential dangers associated with buying and selling online
  • How to have a safe and secure online shopping experience
  • How to safeguard yourself against scammers and con artists
  • Your responsibilities as an online seller
  • Why the internet is always in a state of transition and why the experience of buying and selling online will change in the coming years
  • The main e-commerce trends that look set to continue in the foreseeable future
  • Why improving the level of customer service and personalisation offered will be a priority for many businesses in the future
  • How innovations in delivery technology will transform e-commerce
ID: YDFT67YHJ
certificate

of achievement

This certificate is presented to

Your Name

NSA

For completing the

Buying and Selling Online Certificate

on 21st November 2026

Selena Hurford

Selena Hurford

Course Tutor

cpd

Daniel Morgan

Daniel Morgan

Head of Academy

Certificate Example

Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

The course is broken down into 10 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

Once you have completed all 10 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 10 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

The pass mark for the test is 70%.

If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

We estimate that the course will take about 12 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.

I've only just started this course but already the content layout and info are spot on. I was only going to do the 1st module the evening I got it but four hours later I had almost completed four! I just couldn't put it down. I have just finished an online aromatherpy course but the massage section was vague so this complements it perfectly I would recommend to anyone. I will be using this as a business but it's also perfect for people to learn for friends and family! So glad I found it. Thank you

Gemma Espejo-Degraph

Providing excellent customer service is essential to the long-term viability of every business. New Skills Academy - for me online Diploma in Customer Service course introduces the fundamental elements of customer service and explains how they can be applied in any organization. Following this, it describes how a business can develop its customer service program to the highest level.

This course also details the role of customer service in the hospitality industry, the retail industry and the public sector. These sections explain the elements of customer service that should be focused on in these sectors.

This Diploma course is ideal for business managers, business owners and entrepreneurs who wish to learn how to implement an effective customer service program in their organization. This course will also be of great interest to retail staff, hospitality workers and public servants who want to become more proficient at providing friendly and effective customer service.

Oksana Furmane

I can only say that I enjoyed doing this course and highly recommend it to everybody. It’s very easy to use the website and you can access all the information you need to learn. I’m feeling confident with my career change choice.

I found this way of learning perfect for me, as I could study at my own pace in the comfort of my home plus a great teaching layout for each module. Clear and easy to follow studying method of the 21 modules. This course is very well written and understandable. There is a lot of important information, all the chapters are well proportioned and enjoyable to read and understand and doesn’t take too much time.

I really enjoyed learning about new things of every each modules which give me chance to summarise all the important parts in each module. I can recommend this course to anyone who would be interested in admin and PA.

Elena Cramp

I think the Admin and PA Diploma course is absolutely terrific. It gives candidates the chance to develop their skills in the PA and Administration field along with gaining some valuable personal skills along the way. It has given me the boost that I needed to be considered for different job roles in the Administration field and without this my CV would not look as good to potential employers. Giving people the chance to succeed at something they really want to be a part of makes this course brilliant in every way. The layout of each module is set out superbly !

Ashliegh Bell

Whilst doing an internship in an Estate Agency, I decided to study the Estate Agent Diploma to gain a better understanding of the regulations and the best ways to go about visits and building my network. I found the course to be very comprehensive and easy to follow.

I’d recommend this to anyone looking to broaden their knowledge of the field of Estate Agency. I found the time estimates to be right if you are simply reading, but I took several pages of notes and so took longer, as I wanted to really understand what I was reading.

Overall, comprehensive and easy to follow.

Lauren Newall

Absolutely fantastic! I would definitely recommend doing this course if you are a beginner, and I would also say that you definitely do not have to worry as all three learning types are covered! It is also great to have the ability to get in touch with a tutor if stuck, especially if you haven’t got someone at home or work to help you understand something!

If I hadn’t of already completed this course and chosen to start the next level up, I would happily do this course again. However, I would recommend this course, even more so for someone who is trying to learn for a career change! Exactly what I did and because of this very reason, and feared that it would expensive to change my career, and was amazed how easy and cheap it was!

Korin Williams

Duration:
12 hours

Access:
Lifetime Access

Approved by:
CPD

Learning Type:


Text based modules  Images 

Cost:
$120.00

Buying and Selling Online Certificate Course

Over the past 25 years, the commercial landscape has undergone a seismic shift. Rather than relying on bricks-and-mortar stores and offices for revenues, businesses are increasingly using the internet to generate sales.

In this course, you will discover the history of e-commerce, its current role in the commercial landscape, and its broader implications for society.

You will learn about the technology that makes e-commerce possible, and what the future may hold. You will gain a practical insight into how consumers can make the most of e-commerce, how to get the best deals when buying goods and services online, and how you can use the internet to begin or expand your own business.

You Will Learn:

  • The history of e-commerce and what it means not only for the retail landscape but for society as a whole.
  • How to navigate and use the most widely-used online retailers when buying goods and services.
  • How to sell products and services online – whatever you want to sell, there is an online platform to meet your needs.
  • Why your business may benefit from an online store, and how to set up a shop that will boost your revenue.
  • The advantages of running an internet-based business, and practical considerations to bear in mind when starting out.
  • How online sellers make money by promoting other people’s products and services, and how you can generate income as an affiliate marketer.
  • How businesses use internet-based advertising to promote their products and services online.
  • How to offer freelance services via the internet, and how to work with online freelancers.
  • How to keep yourself safe when buying and selling online.
  • The future of e-commerce, and the trends that look set to continue in the coming years.

Benefits Of Taking This Course:

  • You will learn how individuals and businesses use the internet as a means of exchanging money, goods and services.
  • You will know how to find the best deals online, and how to shop safely and securely.
  • You will discover how to sell your own products and services online, and how to supplement income from a bricks-and-mortar business with e-commerce.
  • Your knowledge will stand you in good stead for business roles that demand modern commercial awareness.
  • You can study from any location with an internet connection.
  • Learn the material at any time and at your own pace.
  • Lifetime access to the course – no deadlines.
  • Obtain a recognised certification when completing the course, which will improve your career prospects.

This course includes

24/7 Student Support

End of course certification

Lifetime access to your course

Compatible with modern devices

PLUS - Access to the exclusive New Skills Academy Study Group!
  • What is meant by the term “e-commerce”
  • The history of e-commerce in the UK and around the world
  • An overview of the technology that makes secure e-commerce possible
  • The broader implications of e-commerce for society as a whole, including the relationship between e-commerce and traditional bricks-and-mortar stores
  • The main categories of tangible products available for the online consumer to purchase
  • An overview of the most popular retail websites for each category and retailers that supply products across multiple categories
  • An overview of how the most popular auction sites, including eBay and how they facilitate e-commerce
  • An overview of the most popular websites for those looking to buy and sell handmade goods
  • An overview of the types of digital goods you can buy and sell online
  • The most popular platforms for buyers and sellers of e-books and related products
  • The main high-traffic platforms used for the buying and selling of music
  • The most popular platforms for buyers and sellers of online learning courses and materials
  • How to use price comparison sites (also known as “shopbots”) to find the best online deals
  • Why it can be to your advantage to leave your shopping cart full for a few days before checking out
  • Why reading online forums can save you a significant amount of money
  • How to use voucher codes to secure discounts
  • The characteristics of an appealing, high-performing online store
  • Why a bricks-and-mortar business - business that deals in tangible stock or has a traditional office presence - may benefit from an online store
  • The three main approaches you can take to building an online store and how to choose the best option for your business
  • The most popular site-builders on the market and how they can help you create a professional e-commerce store
  • The role of advertising in e-commerce
  • How various forms of traditional online advertising work
  • How online businesses use social media to target their intended audience
  • How marketing funnels work by drawing in new customers and then reselling them additional products and services
  • What is meant by the term “affiliate marketing”
  • The advantages and disadvantages of this business model for both the creator and affiliate
  • The most popular third-party services used by affiliates and businesses to set up and maintain commercial relationships
  • How to choose the right niche as an affiliate marketer
  • How and why the internet has transformed the way we work
  • How 21st-century freelancers and businesses make contact and enter into short-term contracts
  • The most popular freelancing platforms
  • The advantages and disadvantages of hiring a freelancer
  • Why you must educate yourself on the potential dangers associated with buying and selling online
  • How to have a safe and secure online shopping experience
  • How to safeguard yourself against scammers and con artists
  • Your responsibilities as an online seller
  • Why the internet is always in a state of transition and why the experience of buying and selling online will change in the coming years
  • The main e-commerce trends that look set to continue in the foreseeable future
  • Why improving the level of customer service and personalisation offered will be a priority for many businesses in the future
  • How innovations in delivery technology will transform e-commerce
ID: YDFT67YHJ
certificate

of achievement

This certificate is presented to

Your Name

NSA

For completing the

Buying and Selling Online Certificate

on 21st November 2026

Selena Hurford

Selena Hurford

Course Tutor

cpd

Daniel Morgan

Daniel Morgan

Head of Academy

Certificate Example

Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

The course is broken down into 10 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

Once you have completed all 10 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 10 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

The pass mark for the test is 70%.

If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

We estimate that the course will take about 12 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.

I've only just started this course but already the content layout and info are spot on. I was only going to do the 1st module the evening I got it but four hours later I had almost completed four! I just couldn't put it down. I have just finished an online aromatherpy course but the massage section was vague so this complements it perfectly I would recommend to anyone. I will be using this as a business but it's also perfect for people to learn for friends and family! So glad I found it. Thank you

Gemma Espejo-Degraph

Providing excellent customer service is essential to the long-term viability of every business. New Skills Academy - for me online Diploma in Customer Service course introduces the fundamental elements of customer service and explains how they can be applied in any organization. Following this, it describes how a business can develop its customer service program to the highest level.

This course also details the role of customer service in the hospitality industry, the retail industry and the public sector. These sections explain the elements of customer service that should be focused on in these sectors.

This Diploma course is ideal for business managers, business owners and entrepreneurs who wish to learn how to implement an effective customer service program in their organization. This course will also be of great interest to retail staff, hospitality workers and public servants who want to become more proficient at providing friendly and effective customer service.

Oksana Furmane

I can only say that I enjoyed doing this course and highly recommend it to everybody. It’s very easy to use the website and you can access all the information you need to learn. I’m feeling confident with my career change choice.

I found this way of learning perfect for me, as I could study at my own pace in the comfort of my home plus a great teaching layout for each module. Clear and easy to follow studying method of the 21 modules. This course is very well written and understandable. There is a lot of important information, all the chapters are well proportioned and enjoyable to read and understand and doesn’t take too much time.

I really enjoyed learning about new things of every each modules which give me chance to summarise all the important parts in each module. I can recommend this course to anyone who would be interested in admin and PA.

Elena Cramp

I think the Admin and PA Diploma course is absolutely terrific. It gives candidates the chance to develop their skills in the PA and Administration field along with gaining some valuable personal skills along the way. It has given me the boost that I needed to be considered for different job roles in the Administration field and without this my CV would not look as good to potential employers. Giving people the chance to succeed at something they really want to be a part of makes this course brilliant in every way. The layout of each module is set out superbly !

Ashliegh Bell

Whilst doing an internship in an Estate Agency, I decided to study the Estate Agent Diploma to gain a better understanding of the regulations and the best ways to go about visits and building my network. I found the course to be very comprehensive and easy to follow.

I’d recommend this to anyone looking to broaden their knowledge of the field of Estate Agency. I found the time estimates to be right if you are simply reading, but I took several pages of notes and so took longer, as I wanted to really understand what I was reading.

Overall, comprehensive and easy to follow.

Lauren Newall

Absolutely fantastic! I would definitely recommend doing this course if you are a beginner, and I would also say that you definitely do not have to worry as all three learning types are covered! It is also great to have the ability to get in touch with a tutor if stuck, especially if you haven’t got someone at home or work to help you understand something!

If I hadn’t of already completed this course and chosen to start the next level up, I would happily do this course again. However, I would recommend this course, even more so for someone who is trying to learn for a career change! Exactly what I did and because of this very reason, and feared that it would expensive to change my career, and was amazed how easy and cheap it was!

Korin Williams

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