Course Overview:

This course is aimed at people involved with export sales, payment, documentation, dispatch and import/export activities. It also provides an excellent opportunity for import/export supervisors and managers to acquire a good understanding of the work carried out by their staff.

International trade concepts and procedures are explained in simple everyday terms and delegates leave equipped with a good understanding and knowledge of current best practice.

What will you learn?

• Methods of export quotation
• Deciding on delivery terms
• Use of Incoterms 2010
• Bills of exchange / Drafts
• Letters of Credit
• Assessing risks
• Methods of transport
• Selecting and using a freight forwarder
• Using Distribution Analysis
• The role of the Export Movement Departure Advice (EMDA)
• Export documentation
• Customs compliance
• Sources of help and assistance

Who is it for?

Those involved in the setting up export contracts, processing export documentation and organising the shipment of goods.

The course is suitable as a start-up for beginners and as a refresher course for experienced Exporters.

Course Director: Sue Grewcock

Exam

There is an optional exam (open book) at the end of the course, this is marked by the British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) and gives a certificate of competence. These exams (on passing 6 subjects) will lead to a BCC Foundation Award in International Trade which is equivalent to a SVQ qualification.

Train your team: This course can be delivered on site for corporate teams and tailored to your specific requirements. For details contact training@edinburghchamber.co.uk

The ECC training experience:

Expert trainers - Passionate specialists who keep up to date with the latest trends in their field

Quality delivery - Trainers are assessed annually on the quality of their delivery and delegate engagement

Practical training methods - Theory and practical based training to take back to the office

Small class sizes - No more than 15 people to ensure you get the most from our trainers

Wide breadth of topics - ECC offer over 40 different essential business training courses covering everything from Leadership and Management through to Digital and International Trade

3 learning levels – Beginner /Introductory, Intermediate and Advanced

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Please note:

During this current Covid-19 pandemic we are starkly aware of the struggles and cash pressures businesses are under. To support our customers during this time we have significantly reduced the price of this workshop for both members and non-members. Members make a saving of £35 per booking and non-members £50.

This course uses live Zoom video conferencing facilities. Those who have booked to participate in the course will receive an email approx. 24 hours before the training starts with full joining instructions and a registration link.