Bespoke Training

Build your own training package for multiple team members

Do you export and or import to the EU? Do you export and or import to the rest of the world? If you have multiple team members who you would like to provide expert training to, gaining them vital skills in International Trade, the Greater Birmingham Chamber’s of Commerce have a great bespoke option for any sized company.

After Brexit, many different changes occurred to businesses and not just to how the operations work, but with paperwork too. Now is the time to invest in our training packages to get the best for your company and make sure your team are all following rules around import & export so your business can operate correctly. From the documentation team, to finance, buyers and sales employees, your whole team will benefit from gaining the detailed information to move your business forward whilst following the correct protocol.

There are two options for you to choose from the below training modules, all depending on your company requirements.

Option one is to pick individual training modules and have them taught to you and your team, some of which are British Chamber accredited modules. If you chose this option, your team would take part in answering a small assessment after the course, so they receive an official certificate from the British Chambers of Commerce confirming they have passed the relevant training module(s) This can then be used towards their Foundation Award in International Trade if they complete further accredited modules. (A total of 6 modules are needed to gain the award)

Option two would be to pick your own course content by choosing various bullet points most suitable to you from the options available This is the option of building your own training package, the overall aim being that you can gain everything you need to, so you can then implement the knowledge taught, into your business.

The training can either be delivered at your premises, at our premises or remotely via webinar. Once you have chosen your content, costs can then be calculated based on the chosen content, number of delegates, timescales, and deliverance.

For more information, available dates, or further details, please email l.quarmby@birminghamchamber.com

If there are other subjects you want to include in your training package, please indicate the areas in your email as this can be accommodated. If you can’t see what you are looking for – enquire today!

Other areas of training and single course dates are located on our website, browse these here: https://www.greaterbirminghamchambers.com/training-services/upcoming-training-courses/

Incoterms (BCC accredited – 1 module)

• What are Incoterms?

• Purpose of Incoterms

• Incoterms 2020

• Practical Issues - the Pros and Cons

• Help & Information

Understanding Exporting (BCC accredited – 1 module)

• The Sales Contract

• Incoterms 2020 (brief overview/introduction)

• Packaging

• Sanctions & Embargoes

• Export Licences

• Dual Use Goods - what are they?

• Exporting to the EU including Safety & Security Declarations & The NI Protocol

• Duty & VAT

• Freight Forwarders

• Customs Agents

• Basic Export Documents

• Tariff Commodity Codes

• The importance of being able to prove goods have been physically exported

• Customs Declaration Service

• Compliance

Import procedures (BCC accredited – 1 module)

• What is an Import?

• Things to Consider

• Import Licences

• Sanctions & Embargoes

• Controlled Goods

• Import Documents

• The Pre Lodgement Model

• The Temporary Storage Model

• Duty & VAT

• Tariff Commodity Codes

• Preference & Preference Documentation

• Certificates of Origin

• Customs Duty Suspension Schemes

• UK Customs Code

• Special Procedures

Export documentation (BCC accredited – 1 module)

• Documents required for an International Shipment

• Exporting to the EU

• Northern Ireland

• Customs Declarations

• Preference Rules of Origin

• Preference Documents

• Transport documents

• Governance

• Sources of International Information & Assistance

Customs procedures & documentation (BCC accredited – 1 module)

• Role of the WTO & HMRC

• Rules of Origin ( Brief Overview )

• Preference Schemes & Documentation

• Customs Procedures including the EU

• NI Protocol

• Duties & Taxes

• UK Global Tariff

• Special Customs Procedures

• UK Customs Code

• Authorised Economic Operator ( Brief overview )

Rules of origin (BCC accredited – 1 module)

• Determining Origin

• Types of Origin

• Certificate of Origin

• Tariff Preferences

• Preference Schemes

• Preference Documentation

• Governance

• Tariff Commodity Codes

• UK Global Tariff

• Percentage Rule

• Direct Transport Rule

• Cumulation

Letters of Credit (BCC accredited – 1 module)

• Procedures & Parties

• Typical Documents required to present under a Letter of Credit

• Different Types of Letter of Credit

• Requirements of a Letter of Credit

• Help & Advice

Agents & Distributors (BCC accredited – 1 module)

• Why appoint an Agent or Distributor ?

• What is an Agent?

• Advantages & Disadvantages of an Agent

• What is a Distributor?

• Advantages & Disadvantages of a Distributor

• What to consider when appointing an Agent or Distributor

• Agent or Distributor - which strategy should I choose?

• Types of Agent / Distributor Agreement

• Issues to consider in any Agreement

• Legal considerations

• Help & Assistance in finding an Agent/ Distributor

Trade commodity codes (BCC accredited – 1 module)

• Make-up of the Codes

• How to find a Commodity Code

• Ways to help to find the right Commodity Code

• What happens if the Commodity code is wrong?

• Things to consider

• The UK global tariff

Methods of Payment (BCC accredited – 1 module)

• Methods of Payment used in International Trade

• Forex

• Documentation for each Method of Payment

• Complying with the requirements of different Methods of Payment

Inward & Outward Processing (BCC accredited – 1 module)

• Inward Processing

• Outward Processing

• Customs Duties

• Tariff Commodity Codes

• Custom Procedure Codes

• Single Administrative Document

• UK Customs Code

• Preference

• Governance

• Authorised Economic Operator