Upcoming training & events

Thu 31 Jul 2025

VL Full-Day Technical Workshop

This core S&H training course is an excellent way to learn about importing. It is designed to provide participants with a practical understanding of essential topics, such as Customs procedures and the UK Trade Tariff, as well as implications for choosing the correct shipping term, paying duties and managing the logistics. The aim is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to streamline import operations and work effectively with internal departments and freight forwarders.

Mon 4 Aug 2025

Virtual Learning Full Day Course

This interactive training course is designed for companies in the Defence, High Technology, and Military sectors, focusing on navigating the complex US export controls. Participants will learn about the regulations under the EAR and ITAR, addressing compliance requirements for UK exporters. The course covers the necessary internal procedures to follow when exporting US-controlled goods, helping to avoid potential fines, penalties, and the risk of being denied the right to trade with the USA.

Tue 5 Aug 2025

Virtual Learning Half Day Course

Whether at the start of your learning pathway or as a standalone training session, this course will equip you with the necessary knowledge to understand export licensing controls and how they work. Covering essential elements provides a solid foundation for understanding what goods, technology or software could be controlled and reviewing business-relevant areas in more detail.

Wed 6 Aug 2025

Focus On Full Day Course

This course is designed for those handling temporary movements of goods, whether for demonstrations, exhibitions, testing, or repairs. Participants will learn the customs and commercial processes required to manage these movements, ensure compliance, and minimise unnecessary costs. Whether goods are hand-carried or sent as unaccompanied freight, the course covers the necessary export and import declarations to manage temporary shipments and avoid customs delays effectively.

Thu 7 Aug 2025

Virtual Learning Full Day Course

Following on from the Beginners Guide to Exporting and Importing, this interactive session covers the critical areas of exporting goods. It covers essential details about the Incoterms® rules, export documentation, and working with freight forwarders to ensure goods are correctly declared. It is ideal for anyone whose job has an export connection, whether in sales, contracts, finance, shipping, or for a managerial overview.

7 - 15 Aug 2025

Accredited Learning Pathways: From Theory to Practice in International Trade & Customs

Join our free webinar to explore the five accredited Learning Pathways across Customs Declarations, Customs Regulations, Export Licensing Controls, Food in International Trade, and Import and Export.

Fri 8 Aug 2025

VL Full-Day Technical Workshop

This practical session provides the necessary information for applying for individual licences and helps you determine when an open licence is suitable for specific movements or transfers of controlled items. The workshop is designed to instruct participants on using the UK export licensing system.

Mon 11 Aug 2025

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

Our upcoming online clinic is not just a presentation but a valuable interactive session dedicated to ensuring your CDS Import Entry is compliant! Join us for a one-hour presentation, followed by a 30-minute Q&A session where your specific questions will be answered.

Tue 12 Aug 2025

Focus On Half Day Course

Since the UK departed from the EU, there has been a growing need to manage temporary movements of goods. If you're involved in sending or receiving items for purposes such as demonstration, exhibition, testing, or using professional equipment, the Passport for Goods may be worth considering. This half-day session will introduce you to the ATA Carnet Scheme, an international system designed for the temporary movement of goods.

Tue 12 Aug 2025

VL Full-Day Technical Workshop

This workshop is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills required to complete import Customs entries in the UK. It provides delegates with an understanding of how to build the data entry information, which data elements are essential, and how to declare payment methods. By the end of the session, you will have the knowledge to complete a basic import Customs entry and the confidence to build on this to submit more complicated entries. This is important whether you are an agent or importer.

Wed 13 Aug 2025

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

Our upcoming online clinic is not just a presentation but a valuable interactive session dedicated to ensuring your CDS Export Entry is compliant! Join us for a one-hour presentation, followed by a 30-minute Q&A session where your specific questions will be answered. This comprehensive guidance will help you navigate the complexities of export requirements for CDS, making you feel confident and well-prepared. 

Thu 14 Aug 2025

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (3 hours)

IPAFFS (Import of Products, Animals, Food and Feed Systems) is a web-based service for applying for Common Health Entry Documents (CHEDs) for imports into the UK. Applicable to live animals, POAO, HRFNAO and composite goods, understanding how to use this system is vital for many business sectors. Join us in reviewing how to access IPAFFS, complete an IPAFFS notification and process the import.