Navigate Sanctions Like a Pro! (Training)

About The Event

A professional trainer delivers this four-hour live certificate course online in real-time. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of embargoes and sanctions, focusing on the export of goods, end-use, end-user, and transit controls.

Why Does This Training Matter?

Understanding sanctions and embargoes is crucial for compliance and avoiding severe penalties. With growing sanctions, especially on countries like Russia, professionals must be aware of current regulations to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.

Training Objectives

• Gain a thorough understanding of embargoes and sanctions and their purposes.
• Learn how sanctions are created and enforced and the different types.
• Understand the jurisdictional reach of sanctions and to whom they apply.
• Identify how violations occur and strategies to prevent them.
• Develop and maintain a robust sanctions compliance program.
• Conduct effective sanctions due diligence.
• Apply sanctions screening and investigate breaches.
• Comprehend the interplay between sanctions, embargoes, and trade regulations.
• Understand the impact of end-use, end-user, and transit controls on your business.

Who Will Most Benefit From This Course

• Professionals early in their compliance career: Ideal for those starting out and seeking foundational knowledge in sanctions compliance.
• Compliance staff learning about sanctions for the first time: Perfect for staff members who are new to sanctions and need a comprehensive introduction.
• Export Control, Sanctions and Customs Managers: Enhance compliance strategies to avoid legal repercussions.
• Import and Export Professionals: Understand and navigate complex international trade regulations.
• Customs Agents: Stay updated with current sanctions to provide accurate advice.
• Advisors and Consultants: Offer informed guidance to clients on sanctions and compliance.
• This training will also benefit sales, supply chain, accounting/finance, and shipping professionals at any level.

What We Will Cover In This Course

1. Introduction to Sanctions and Embargoes: Understand the basics and why they are crucial.
2. Creation and Enforcement of Sanctions: Learn the process behind sanctions.
3. Types of Sanctions: Explore different sanctions, their targets, and exceptions.
4. Jurisdictional Reach: Understand to whom and where sanctions apply.
5. Preventing Violations: Identify common violations and how to avoid them.
6. Sanctions Compliance Program: Develop and update a compliance program with essential components.
7. Sanctions Due Diligence: Learn how to conduct thorough due diligence.
8. Sanctions Screening: Apply and understand sanctions screening processes.
9. Investigating Breaches: Know how to analyse and report sanctions breaches.
10. End-Use, End-User, and Transit Controls: Discover their effects on your business.

Note: We will use practical examples from the UK, EU and U.S. to demonstrate how sanctions impact businesses. 

We will explain abbreviations and jargon, conduct a quiz to test your understanding, and periodically "Pause & Reflect" for discussions and questions to ensure effective learning.

What You Will Walk Away With

• Certificate of Training: Showcase your achievements.
• Full Slide Deck: Comprehensive notes to reuse in your work.
• Supportive Material: Guides, checklists, and cheat sheets for ongoing support.

Testimonials

"Obvious explanation of how the sanctions and embargoes work, covering a wide range including changes to imports." — Timothy Jones, Customs Manager

"Informative, up-to-date, and engaging. The four hours flew by." Jane Doe, Export Professional.

Trainer/Instructor

Arne Mielken is a customs and global trade expert with extensive practical knowledge and is a qualified trainer. He was an assistant teacher at Friends' School in Hobart, Tasmania, and is trained in effective teaching techniques. Learn more about Arne here and review his teaching style on our YouTube Channel.

Expected Outcomes of the Training

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Identify and Understand Sanctions: Gain knowledge on various sanctions and their purposes.
• Implement Compliance Programs: Develop and maintain a sanctions compliance program.
• Conduct Due Diligence: Perform effective sanctions due diligence and screening.
• Investigate Breaches: Investigate and report any sanctions breaches accurately.
• Navigate Trade Controls: Understand and apply end-use, end-user, and transit controls.

Are the times and dates not suitable for you and your company?

• Call +44 79 14 650 183 or e-mail info@customsmanager.org to discuss your requirements.
• Do you prefer in-house training? Call +44 79 14 650 183 or e-mail info@customsmanager.org to discuss your requirements. We are delighted to accommodate you.

Why Our Training is Unique

Our commitment to practical application and interactive learning sets us apart. Unlike traditional courses, we focus on empowering you to use your knowledge in real-world situations. Our trainers encourage reflection, sharing opinions, and asking questions. You'll engage in course-related tasks and interactive exercises, ensuring a hands-on learning experience. Delivered by industry professionals with extensive experience, our courses provide valuable insights and practical expertise.

Booking and Practical Details

• Course Format: Online, using Zoom (Ensure your Zoom is updated).
• Course Duration: 4 Hours
• Course Dates: Various; see website
• Booking: Use the online form, call +44 79 14 650 183, or e-mail info@customsmanager.org
• Terms and Conditions: Review before signing up.

Feel free to reach out for more details and to secure your spot!