Training Providers / Institute of Export

Advanced Export Practice

This two day, advanced training programme is designed primarily for those with some previous training or experience in exporting. The course will examine each aspect of the exporting process with a view to establishing best practice and compliance with customs and other requirements. The course is designed to provide a clear understanding of operational procedures.

Advanced Import Practice

This course will look in detail at import procedures.

Advanced Letters of Credit

This one day course is geared particularly towards the needs of corporate personnel in the finance and sales/contract areas together with bank staff involved in international trade. It assumes a general knowledge of Documentary Credits and other international payment methods. The course is designed to give delegates a detailed knowledge of Letters of Credit. It also focuses on recent opinions provided by the ICC and legal judgments. Delegates will be made aware of the latest thinking among those charged with accepting documents presented under the Letter, enabling them to prepare appropriately. This understanding will be vital to the success of applications for the raising of any necessary finance.

An Introduction to Exporting

This one day course is designed for people new to the challenges of exporting and for experienced exporters who need up-dating. It covers basic terminology and procedures, including terms of delivery, indirect exporting, and the role of the Freight Forwarder and introduces delegates to the world of export finance.

An Introduction to Importing

The seminar will offer practical guidance to prospective and existing importers by considering the basic procedures, terminology and documentation involved in importing. It will give an overview of the entire importing process including supplier selection, evaluation of risks, supply chain, terms of delivery, methods of payment, selection of clearing agent, duty and excise and the role of UK customs

A-Z of Export Management

"Exporting is fun", said the late Harold MacMillan. He was right, but it presents many challenges and pitfalls for the unwary. The need for properly trained and skilled Managers who understand the complete process is vital. The "one man band" needs many skills, and the person who has staff to whom he can delegate, needs to understand what is being delegated and the skills required by the delegate. This two day course covers all areas. We will use formal presentations, selected group exercises and group discussions. It is presented by an experienced manager who has many years of practical experience in a number of industries in this vast subject.

Conflict of Law & International Sale of Goods Contracts

This one day course will give an overview of the principles and rules involved in resolving a dispute in an international contract.

Direct Shipping

This training course will help clarify the confusing aspects for a potentially risky operation and ensure you can set up a working procedure. It will highlight the internal points within the company who have an input to this area and help control costs - or at least avoid hidden expenditure. Full of sources of information, case studies and useful practical tips it's a must of anyone considering or currently doing these types of transactions. Limited delegate places to guarantee individual attention - so we advise you book early.

Doing Business in China

One day seminar focuses on the practicalities of doing business in China

Doing Business in Russia

A one day workshop covering various aspects of doing business in Russia. This is a very practical course, and embraces general issues of Russia as a whole, as well as a detailed look at business issues like travel, conducting meetings, dealing with problems, and some highly specific topics such as security, bureaucracy, getting paid and so on, and how to deal with them.