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Widely known as “passport for goods”, ATA Carnets are international customs documents that permit the duty and tax-free temporary importation of non-perishable goods for up to 12 months into countries subscribed to the ATA Carnet scheme.

This online course is ideal for companies and sole traders who are looking to ease their temporary export/import procedures of non-perishable commercial goods taken overseas on a temporary basis to be used at events of a commercial nature, such as sports events, exhibitions, trade fairs, or to be used as commercial samples or professional equipment.

An introduction course providing candidates with fundamental skills and knowledge to prepare and process a system of classifying their parts for both import and export. It is fully supported with user friendly and up-to-date notes (including practical experience on classifying products using the UK Global Tariff) to ensure the skills learned can be used effectively back in the workplace.

This training is delivered in collaboration with LCCI’s Trusted Trainers International Trade Matters as part of the Nationally Accredited Chamber Network.

The UK is only 4% of global GDP so 96% of the world’s market could be open to you. The world is more and more connected, so it is easier than it has ever been to trade internationally. This is an introduction to Exporting and the practical considerations needed. The course covers the requirements of sales and purchase orders, an introduction to Incoterms®, packaging considerations, general compliance issues and commodity codes. The importance of export documentation is explained, along with sources of help and guidance.

On Monday 1 June 2026, the UK, European Union, Norway and Switzerland launched digital ATA Carnets, marking a significant milestone in the modernisation of international customs procedures. The digitisation of ATA Carnets and their lifecycle management will make temporary importation of goods across borders simpler, more secure, and more efficient for ATA Carnet Holders.

To support your transition from traditional paper ATA Carnets, we are pleased to introduce our new online Digital ATA Carnets Step-by-Step training course. This practical course will guide you through every state of processing and using digital carnets, helping you navigate the new system with confidence and ease.

The course is particularly beneficial for companies/sole traders moving goods temporarily to the EU, Switzerland and Norway.

This introduction course is aimed at those involved in the importing of goods. The course will cover import documentation and procedures, commercial considerations, the importance of your purchase order, calculating VAT and duty, and how to reduce import customs clearance delays. Incoterms® and their impact on importing will be shown, along with an introduction to duty regimes to help importers.

Disputes are an inevitable feature of international trade. Even well‑drafted commercial contracts can break down, leaving businesses needing to enforce their rights against trading partners. Putting an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanism in place is much like taking out an insurance policy: you hope you never need it, but when issues arise, it can save your business considerable time, cost, and disruption in the long run. The good news is, unlike an insurance policy, parties can simply decide to include a dispute resolution clause in their contracts, ready to be relied upon if something goes wrong. 
 
In this webinar with London Chamber of Arbitration and Mediation (LCAM), we will cover: why alternative dispute resolution matters for businesses; what arbitration and mediation are, and how they work; and how to draft an effective dispute resolution clause in a commercial contract.

This introduction course covers the eight main types of Letters of Credit used in international trade from advance payment, including Sight Documentary Collection and Documentary Letters of Credit. It also includes the use of Bills of Exchange with and without documents.

Over 75% of first presentations to banks against Documentary Letters of Credit are rejected, resulting in delayed payments to exporters, additional costs, and breached delivery deadlines. This introduction course is suitable for all staff who need to have a clear understanding of the procedures required to ensure payments for goods sold on documentary credit terms. Knowledge and understanding are reinforced through the use of exercises, tips on getting the credit you want and working examples of documentary credits.

Understanding your market of choice is imperative to making the best chances of success. Learn how to collect and collate information, where to look and how to sift to underpin market approaches. Hear about in-country issues and sectors, the impact of global context and non-tariff barriers.

There are many reasons why companies may wish to introduce their products/services into new markets, however each target market may require a slightly different approach. A well-considered market entry strategy provides a business with a roadmap to successfully enter international markets.

This course is delivered in two sessions. The dates for this course are: 7 October 2026 9.00am - 12.30pm and 20 October 2026 9.00am - 12.30pm.

This introduction course is aimed at those involved in the administration of international trade to ensure an understanding of rules of origin, product classification and item valuation to meet the demands of international trade in both exporting and importing. Understanding origin, tariffs and valuation is essential for correct calculation of taxation and duties, and mistakes leading to non-payment or underpayment are considered a serious matter by HMRC. They also lead to duty reliefs, so getting this right could save you money.