We are delighted to offer this training programme as we all prepare for Brexit and the change it is bringing to the international market. Our training will highlight what you need to know to be able to confidently trade with countries all around the globe.

 

COMPETENT PERSON AWARD

The Chamber of Commerce network is offering the International Training Programme to help prepare businesses for future international trade. The programme consists of ten modules, information on which can be found below, and upon completion of each module participants will be awarded 1 credit. When participants have attained 6 credits, they will be awarded with the International Trade Competent Person’s Award, an official qualification recognised by HMRC and the Chamber network.

 

DELIVERY

The modules will be delivered in a virtual learning centre, where our qualified instructor will spend a half-day teaching you the modules content and interacting with you in the virtual setting alongside the other attendees.

When the course is over, you will be asked to complete the module test within the allotted time. After the test is submitted it will be marked and upon approval from the British Chamber of Commerce of a successful test a certificate of attendance along with your programme credit will be issued. This will bring you one step closer to attaining your new qualification.

 

MODULES

Customs Procedures and Documentation: This virtual training workshop will prove informative and beneficial for companies who are looking to, or who are already trading outside the UK. It will explain customs systems, procedures, and documentation, help you identify possible cost savings and enable you to meet your international trade customs responsibilities.

Understanding Exporting: This virtual training workshop offers an introduction to the terminology and procedures used in the exporting process and examines the responsibilities and obligations of all parties.

Understanding Importing: Get to grips with the new procedural and process changes introduced by Brexit to help keep your goods moving.

Incoterms 2020: International Commercial Terms (INCO) understand how traders can use them in buyer or seller contracts to make clear who is responsible for the goods at each point of the transport process. The course will also explain the benefits of using INCO terms and what each INCO term means for the buyer and seller, as well as offering sources of further help and advice for traders.

Export Documentation: This virtual training workshop will examine all aspects of export documentation and will seek to establish best practice, emphasising the need for a clear and coherent audit trail for each shipment to ensure customs compliance.

Rules of Origin:

This is a British Chambers of Commerce Accredited Training Course. You will obtain a Level 2 VQ qualification in International Trade.