Upcoming training & events

Wed 7 May 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.

Mon 12 May 2025

Focus On Full Day Course

This full-day session focuses on dual-use regulations, a topic relevant to many industry sectors. With licences required for dual-use items moving between the UK and EU, the need to understand this topic has grown significantly. The controls are based on an item’s inherent capability, type of materials, or technical ability, affecting many industry sectors.

Tue 13 May 2025

Technical Workshop

This advanced workshop will not only teach you how to create an import declaration on the Customs Declaration Service (CDS), but also provide you with the confidence to do so effectively. Each data element group will be thoroughly explained, with illustrative examples provided. Our technical advisors, with their extensive experience in multiple software solutions for CDS entries, will equip you with the practical knowledge to complete Customs import declarations.

Tue 13 May 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.

Wed 14 May 2025

Virtual Learning Full-Day Course

The course aims to guide you to a higher standard of compliance with import and export legislation. After attending, delegates will leave with greater confidence in updating/reviewing existing procedures, talking to logistics providers, and explaining complicated issues in a simple way to other business areas.

Wed 14 May 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.

Thu 15 May 2025

VL Full-Day Technical Workshop

Engaging in global trade can expose companies to increased risks and costs, such as lost goods, unnecessary delays, and disputes. Clearly defining responsibilities within the supply chain can mitigate these issues, which is the purpose of the Incoterms® Rules that have been in place since 1936. However, Incoterms® are often misunderstood and misapplied. Ensure you are utilising them correctly by participating in our full-day interactive course.

Thu 15 May 2025

Focus On Full Day Course

This session is essential as the UK develops independent trade arrangements to boost imports and exports. It covers foundational concepts of FTAs and PTAs and examines their structure, purpose, and key elements, like rules of origin, with emphasis on the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA). This course empowers professionals to navigate international trade confidently and leverage FTAs for a competitive advantage.

Mon 19 May 2025

Focus on Tariff Classification - Food

Designed for anyone involved in classifying food products whether for Imports or Exports. This one-day workshop has been introduced to meet growing demand for specialist training in the Tariff Classification of food products in chapters 1-24 of the Integrated tariff of the UK that apply to importing Food and drink products.

20 - 21 May 2025

Two Day Technical Workshop

This popular workshop is aimed at anyone involved in international trade and customs compliance within a business. Whether from a management or administrative point of view, this course will illustrate how to promote a strong "compliance culture" throughout an organisation. It assists in understanding international regulations and how to establish performance metrics (KPIs). It covers classification, valuation, origin, duty minimisation schemes, licences, AEO, and audits.

Tue 20 May 2025

Technical Workshop

This advanced workshop will not only teach you how to create an export declaration on the Customs Declaration Service (CDS), but also provide you with the confidence to do so effectively. Each data element group will be thoroughly explained, with illustrative examples provided. Our technical advisors, with their extensive experience in multiple software solutions for CDS entries, will equip you with the practical knowledge to complete Customs export declarations.

Tue 20 May 2025

Focus On Half Day Course

This session covers the export licensing regulations for intangible transmissions of controlled items, including technology, software, and goods. It reviews the types of licences available and their usage and maintains a technology log for audits. Additionally, it addresses the use of technology by employees working overseas.

Thu 22 May 2025

Virtual Learning Full Day Course

This engaging and informative one-day course will introduce you to the world of exporting and importing and focus on the terms and practices used through interactive exercises and activities. This will give you an insight into how goods are bought and sold worldwide.

Thu 22 May 2025

Focus On Half Day Course

This newly launched course is designed to meet the rising demand for specialised training in the export processes specific to food and drink products. It offers comprehensive guidance on navigating the complex regulatory landscape, including an in-depth look at the key regulatory bodies involved in the export process, their functions, and the specific requirements they impose on exporters in the food and drink sector.

Tue 27 May 2025

Virtual Learning Half Day Course

This course focuses on the practical aspects of UK Customs procedures. It covers the crucial areas of Customs compliance and provides a comprehensive overview of the Customs Special Procedures that exporters and importers can utilise to save import duties and taxes. In the post-Brexit era, organisations are under increased pressure to demonstrate their understanding of Customs procedures to HMRC, and this course equips you with the knowledge and skills to do just that.

Tue 27 May 2025

VL Full-Day Technical Workshop

This course provides a comprehensive overview of Inward Processing (IP) and Outward Processing (OP), essential customs procedures that allow businesses to bring goods into the UK for processing, repair, or service without incurring unnecessary duties or VAT, especially when the ownership of goods being returned for repair, service or calibration are not yours. By using these special procedures correctly, businesses can significantly reduce costs and improve efficiency.

Tue 27 May 2025

VL Full-Day Technical Workshop

This hands-on course covers essential customs valuation principles, focusing on the WTO Valuation Agreement and its application under UK law. Participants will learn the differences between intercompany pricing and customs valuation and how to calculate import values, including required cost additions and exclusions. Through practical exercises, attendees gain insights to ensure compliance and accuracy in valuing goods for customs, whether for sales, returns, temporary movements, or free-of-charge items.

Wed 28 May 2025

VL Full-Day Technical Workshop

This course provides a comprehensive overview of export control compliance for businesses requiring export licenses. It prepares UK exporters for regular audits by the ECJU, ensuring they can demonstrate compliance with their licenses. The course covers the requirements and considerations for audit preparation and ongoing self-audits.

Wed 28 May 2025

VL Full-Day Technical Workshop

In this workshop, participants will learn why the tariff is essential for accurate commodity code classification and its connections to other vital trade measures. The course explores the structure of the Harmonised System (HS) and includes interactive sessions to help you master the classification of your goods. You’ll gain an understanding of section and chapter notes, as well as when and how to apply the General Interpretative Rules (GIRs), ensuring confidence and accuracy in tariff classification.

Thu 29 May 2025

Focus On Full Day Course

Importing food, drink, plant health products, POAO, and composite goods into the UK requires an awareness of the phytosanitary and pre-registration requirements. This full-day session will focus on what a trader needs to know to bring goods through customs and port health and meet other government department regulations, e.g., DEFRA. It will also demonstrate the pre-notification process on IPAFFS.

Thu 29 May 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.

Thu 29 May 2025

Virtual Learning Full Day Course

This interactive workshop clarifies the difference between origin and preferential origin, emphasising their role in trade compliance. Through case studies and exercises, participants will learn about essential documentation, declarations, and compliance verification for preferential rules in trade agreements. With the increase in HMRC audits, this session equips businesses with the skills to confidently manage origin determination and ensure compliance in both import and export activities.

Mon 2 Jun 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.