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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.

As a company involved in imports and/or exports, how prepared is your business for a customs audit? HMRC’s latest plans include the recruitment of 5,500 compliance staff – scrutiny and audits can only be set to increase. Do you have adequate records and procedures for your international trade activity to demonstrate you satisfy the current regulatory requirements? How well do your staff and departments understand the importance of these and the impact of their activity (or non-activity) – whether directly or indirectly – on the supply chain?

International trade is an increasingly complex area. Sanctions, embargoes, tariffs and trade negotiations regularly feature in the news. Customs investigations, non-compliance and penalty notices are increasingly being reported. Sadly, not all businesses have the resource for a dedicated compliance team, and all too often individual departments fail to comply with legal requirements and/or fail to understand the implications of some of their actions. How will your team meet the challenge? Find out by joining our interactive, half day session where we will highlight some of the key customs legislation and the type of records you should be keeping, offering practical examples and reliable reference sources to help you with your quest.

If you transport goods into and out of the UK for maintenance or other processing, this course explains the HMRC regimes that will enable you to save costs. The course helps you understand the advantages of claiming IPR and OPR, how commodity codes help, the documentation required, and whether AEO may also be helpful for your organisation.

This course is suitable for individuals who are new to export controls and licensing. It investigates why we have export controls and licensing, the types of licences that can be applied for and how to take the initial steps towards the licensing application.

This course also investigates how to export with a licence in place and how to be compliant when managing the process for HMRC.

An introduction to Incoterms® and their importance to international trade. Understand the history and purpose of Incoterms®, how they are used, the practical issues to be considered, and sources of additional help and information. Commercial matters will also be discussed including the impact of Incoterms® on costs and profitability. The definition of each Incoterm® will be covered as well as practical topics such why EXW is not suitable for international trade. An understanding of Incoterms® is fundamental to international trade.

This introduction course is aimed at anyone involved in international trade who needs to understand customs. The course will cover the role of HMRC and practicalities such as goods wholly produced in the UK, use of documentation including the EUR1, free circulation, AEO, VAT responsibilities, and the impact of Incoterms®. The course also provides an introduction to customs entries, classification of goods, valuation of goods on import duties, taxes and the Union Customs Code (UCC).

An introduction course providing candidates with fundamental skills and knowledge to prepare and process the documents required for exporting goods overseas. It is fully supported with user friendly and up-to-date notes (including copies of completed documents) to ensure the skills learned can be used effectively back in the workplace.

During the introduction course candidates will study the principles and current industry practices required to ensure that they can process documents thus ensuring they operate both legally and cost effectively. They will understand the documents required for international shipments and transportation and where to go for further help and advice.