Introduction to International Trade
10:00 - 16:00
Areas covered:
The Export Process
The different stages of exporting goods
Overview of the customs process
Customs Entries
Skills Bootcamp in International Trade
09:00 - 17:00
Funded by Lancashire Skills & Employment Hub and the UK Government, the Skills Bootcamp in International Trade is a comprehensive Level 3 course, covering import and export procedures; documentation and compliance; and factors affecting export growth.
Understanding Exporting
09:30 - 12:30
Develop your team in the intricacies of Exporting procedures even if considering export for the first time. This course provides training for businesses make new sales overseas while avoiding costly mistakes due to incorrect information and approaches to exporting. Learn the requirements for documentation, an overview of country of origin, Incoterms and more in a single day of training.
Managing Agents & Distributors
13:30 - 16:30
It is important to establish good business relationships with agents and distributors to ensure they are working to increase sales and vitally important are the agreements and contracts produce to ensure your company is trading safely. Understanding the differences between agents and distributors and their advantages and disadvantages can help protect your company.
Introduction to Import Procedures
09:30 - 12:30
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.
Export Documentation
13:30 - 16:30
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.
Trade Barriers and Export Controls
09:30 - 12:30
In today’s fast-paced global market, understanding sanctions and export controls is more crucial than ever. These regulations are essential for maintaining national security, international peace, and economic stability. Our ” Trading in a Sanctioned Environment” course is designed to provide you with the practical knowledge and skills needed to mitigate risks and ensure compliance in your global trade operations.
Trading with Ireland
13:30 - 16:30
Since the UK’s departure from the EU in 2021, our trading relationship with the island of Ireland has been constantly evolving. Doing business with Northern Ireland continues to cause confusion for many Lancashire exporters. This half-day training course will demystify the process by providing a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the Windsor Framework.
Skills Bootcamp in International Trade
09:00 - 17:00
Funded by Lancashire Skills & Employment Hub and the UK Government, the Skills Bootcamp in International Trade is a comprehensive Level 3 course, covering import and export procedures; documentation and compliance; and factors affecting export growth.
