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Develop Your Customs & International Trade Competencies

Hands-On Online, Cost-Effective Online Trainings by Global Trade Experts

We have developed a range of training programmes to get businesses and trade experts ready for the future of customs and international trade.
Our training courses are intended for students of all skill levels and cover a wide range of topics, such as the  Rules of Origin, Incoterms® and Customs Processes. There are dedicated courses for notices to customs and global trade and a dedicated section on Export Controls and Sanctions training.

Key Features of All Our Courses:

  • Current & practice-oriented: illustrative content & case studies

  • On-site or online: as a customs seminar/webinar or in-house

  • Created by our customs professionals: refined by hundreds of participants

Our courses develop particular customs and global trade competencies that you need to be successful in everyday work. All courses are delivered online, are 4 hours long, are delivered in English and run multiple times in the year across several timezones to cater for every location on the planet. Participants earn a certificate of completion if they pass an exam/quiz in the end to showcase their new skills.

Our 2024 Customs Courses

The courses we provide are listed in the public training schedule below.

Customs Tariff and Determining Commodity Codes

This course develops the competencies that professionals need to deal with all aspects of tariff and classification of goods, including HS code determination, application, validation, and usage of tariffs and online databases, GIRs and ATR (BTIs). Special feature: A hands-on workshop where you get to classify up to three products by yourself (supported by your expert instructor).

Becoming An Authorised Economic Operator (AEO)

This hands-on training programme is crucial for any company thinking about obtaining Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status. We'll go over everything you need to know, including the different types of AEOs, their benefits, how they fit into the supply chain, how they align with other standards, who can and cannot apply, and who in the company needs to be involved. We will examine the precise prerequisites for AEO(S) and AEO(C), The application procedure and schedule, the examination of the AEO application and questionnaire, the actual data needed for each question, the evaluation of risk and threat assessments, AEO security plans, and the provision of supplemental documentation are all covered. We'll talk about preparing for an AEO audit and handling your authorization once you obtain it. Suitable for business in the EU, UK or U.S. (C-TPAT).

Origin of Goods & Free Trade Agreements

This course develops the competencies that professionals need to deal with all aspects of the origin of Goods, including how to leverage Free Trade Agreements, including how to identify the correct term and apply it in the business context. Special feature: Case studies where you have to determine the origin of products yourself.

Dates:

24 Jan 2024, 13:00 – 17:00 GMT Virtual Training Event

24 Apr 2024, 13:00 – 17:00 GMT Virtual Training Event

24 Oct 2024, 13:00 – 17:00 GMT Virtual Training Event

CBAM & Practical Implementation in Companies

This course develops the competencies that professionals need to deal with all aspects of CBAM - the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, including how to calculate carbon, apply for certificates, and how to set up CBAM conform procedures.

SPS Rules & Veterinary Border Controls

This course develops the competencies that professionals need to deal with all aspects of food and plant imports, identifying the type of food, feed, animal, and plant products that require a licence, how to apply for permits + and design an effective compliance system. 

SPECIAL FEATURE: "Complete Your Own" Export Health Certificate Workshop

29 Jan 2024, 09:00 – 13:00 GMT, Virtual Online Training

29 May 2024, 09:00 – 13:00 GMT, Virtual Online Training

29 Jul 2024, 09:00 – 13:00 GMT, Virtual Online Training

29 Oct 2024, 09:00 – 13:00 GMT, Virtual Online Training

Customs Valuation

This course on customs valuation is intended for individuals who are unfamiliar with it as well as those who want to learn more about its application and worldwide ramifications.   It includes the computation of the customs value for export as well as the import customs value, which will serve as the foundation for import duties and VAT.    

Special Feature: Work through real case studies and determine the customs value yourself (guided by the expert instructor)

05 March 2024, 09:00 – 13:00 GMT, Virtual Online Training
05 June 2024, 09:00 – 13:00 GMT, Virtual Online Training
05 Sep 2024, 09:00 – 13:00 GMT, Virtual Online Training
05 Dec 2024, 09:00 – 13:00 GMT, Virtual Online Training

“Money Saving” Customs Special Procedures

This practical customs training course focuses on identifying, successfully applying and implementing the most suitable “Customs Special Procedure” – a scheme designed to stop you from having to pay customs duty.  In this hands-on course, we explore all the ways (schemes provided by the customs authorities themselves) to legally delay or completely avoid paying import duties and VAT.  If importers don't take advantage of these opportunities, they are just wasting their money. We tell you how to identify these, apply for them and work with them, saving you millions every year. Suitable for businesses operating in the EU and the UK

Customs Declaration Service (CDS) For Exports

Starting in 2024, exporters will have to use the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) platform per UK regulations. Learn how to use CDS to file a customs declaration for exports. Participants in this course will learn about the roles and responsibilities of each party in a customs declaration, the information that each party is required to supply and submit, and the distinctions between CHIEF and CDS. This course is designed for businesses who wish to comply with HMRC, want to know more about their responsibilities, or are considering filing customs declarations.

Our 2024 International Trade Training Courses

Incoterms® 2020

The course is developed and given by an accredited ICC Incoterms® trainer. We will discuss all that trade professionals need to know to manage and select the correct Incoterms® for their business transaction and supply chain. We will explore what are Incoterms® and what is their purpose? The changes from Incoterms® 2010 to Incoterms ® 2020, Understanding the obligations of each term, understanding the risks and responsibilities, Practical issues around Incoterms® and common mistakes and more.


SPECIAL FEATURE: Delegates get to discuss real cases and select the more suitable Incoterms®  for a specific transaction and supply chain.

Dates (Click To Book)
23 Feb 2024, 13:00 – 17:00 GMT, Virtual Training Course
23 Jul 2024, 13:00 – 17:00 GMT, Virtual Training Course
23 Oct 2024, 13:00 – 17:00 GMT, Virtual Training Course

"Off To A Great Start" Introductory Trainings

Our Training for Novices to International Trade

Customs Kickstarter (Procedures & Documentation)

This introductory course in customs is essential for novices in importing and exporting businesses. In four hours, discover how to get started with customs procedures and processes in your company, understand the role and operation of customs authorities and how to navigate controls and compliance obligations, explore customs duty and how to minimise it. Understand what it takes to be a customs professional, what your duties entail, how to identify and steer clear of dangers, and how to generate value throughout the global supply chain. For those who are unfamiliar with customs work, those who would like to learn more, and those who would like to put customs work in perspective, this one-day course is crucial.

Successful Importing

This practical training course covers an examination of all the elements of a successful import.
Whether you are importing your product for the first time as part of a small business importing goods a member of an import team in a multinational corporation, or a member of a global trade compliance team, this course is essential for anyone looking to understand and enhance their knowledge of the import process. Our experienced trainer will show you how to minimise customs delays, unanticipated costs, and fines by making your imports as simple, painless, and affordable as possible.   The practical knowledge the delegates have gained will help both their career and their company's import performance. This will allow them to confidently import right away with their new skills.

Successful Exporting

This course develops the competencies that staff with export responsibilities need to deal with all aspects of exporting, including export documentation. Special feature: A hands-on workshop creating your export documents is included.

Our 2024 Export Controls & Sanctions Courses

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Sanctions

This course develops the competencies that professionals need to deal with all key compliance aspects of sanctions laws and policies. Using examples from the EU, the UK and the U.S., we will explore how to check entities, individuals and organisations against sanctions lists, how to set up an effective restricted party screening programme, how to identify economic trade sanctions and how your products may be affected by it. We will determine due diligence requirements, and how you can identify attempts for circumvention. We will discuss how to apply for a sanction’s exemption licence, a licence exception / general licence. Includes a discussion around red flags and how to set up a sanctions policy and programme
Special feature: Participants will workshop through real sanctions’ case studies and explain the action that they would take to ensure compliance.

Dates (Click To Book)
18 Jan 2024, 09.00 – 13.00 GMT, Virtual Training Course
18 Mar 2024, 09.00 – 13.00 GMT, Virtual Training Course
18 Jul 2024, 09.00 – 13.00 GMT, Virtual Training Course
18 Nov 2024, 09.00 – 13.00 GMT Virtual Training Course

Export Controls

This course develops the competencies that professionals need to deal with the four fundamental aspects of export controls: Product, Destination, End-User and End-Use Controls. Using examples from the EU, the UK and the U.S., we will explore how to determine if an item is subject to export controls and detail the steps to acquire an export control licence and/to apply for a licence exception / general licence. Includes a discussion around red flags and Internal Export Compliance Programmes (ICP/ECP)

Special feature: A hands-on workshop where you get to determine the export control rating of your product by yourself (supported by your expert instructor).

U.S. Export Controls

This course focuses on U.S. Export Controls, the EAR and ITAR.  Discover how an item can be subject to the EAR or ITAR, how to verify items against the CCL or the USML, how to determine licence requirements and licence exceptions, how to make a licence application, check Export Controls specific restrictive lists and more

Special feature: A close look at the extraterritorial application of U.S. Export Controls – De Minimis, Foreign Direct Product Rule, Second Incorporation Principle and more

Fee

Simple, Cost-Effective, Affordable for Everyone

The price of standard 4-hour training is charged per participant.


£99.00

Students, Retired participants

& subscribers to a Paid Premium Plan on Customs Manager (INFO).


 £199.00

for Anyone Else & Full-Time Employment.


An additional service fee will also be charged.


Local taxes may apply and may be charged.

British Pound Notes

Full Course Notes Provided

No Need To Take Notes - We've Got You Covered

Comprehensive course notes are provided during each training session, eliminating the need for delegates to take their notes for future reference and utilisation. 

Notes

Always Up-To-Date

Truly Top-Notch Eductors

We ensure that you receive the most recent advice possible from a trainer with 20+ years of practical business experience by updating our courses frequently to consider modifications to laws and best practices. Our courses are focused and practical with real-world examples and time for delegate interaction.

Laws and regulations
IT Consulting

In House Training

Make Training Yours

Kindly be aware that we also provide the option of conducting all courses at your organization's location, on dates that are convenient for your organization.

Training can be highly economical for groups of two or more participants. We offer the option of either our pre-designed courses customised to suit your organization's needs, or a fully customised course that includes any combination of elements you desire.

Reach out to us to initiate a conversation about your requirements and the potential implementation of our top-rated training programme within your organisation.

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