Online Training Courses

The new International Commercial Terms (Incoterms 2010 rules) have been released in September 2010 to come into force on 1st January 2011. This brief overview is ideal for anyone wanting a quick understanding of the new terms compared to the older version. Incoterms is a registered trademark of the International Chamber of Commerce and you should endeavour to read the full legal text of the terms in ICC Publication 715.

This Quick Guide to Letters of Credit takes you through a difficult subject in a practical, easy to understand style. Interactive exercises make learning easier, ideally for beginners or someone wanting an overview you don't get time for, normally, at work.

This Quick Guide is an overview of Certificates of Origin issued in the UK under certain countries export documentation requirements. It runs through the completion of the forms and basic information surrounding origin declaration - please note it is a basic overview for anyone new to exporting

Most businesses throughout the world have access to the Internet. It is therefore as important as ever to understand how to exploit your online presence to increase your export potential in this ever competitive world! The course examines why businesses use the Internet, how to set an Internet strategy, how to market and manage your business over the Internet, how to increase web interactivity, and how best to market your products and services online.

Before exporting your products or services it is essential to examine closely your potential market. Though some information can be gathered through desk research, you will probably need to visit your target market to investigate prospects and make contacts. There is no substitute to visiting a market yourself. Learn from the expert, how to make the most out of and best prepare for an International Trade Show & market visit.

In international trade, it is very common for overseas buyers to insist on the issuance of a bond or guarantee in their favour as a means of securing the terms of a contract and / or covering the obligations assumed by the seller. This course takes you through in detail the types of bonds and guarantees, how they are issued, counter indemnities, liabilities and costs, Uniform Rules for Demand Guarantees (URDG 758), and key elements to consider regarding bonds / guarantees.

Dangerous goods are substances and articles which pose a risk to health, safety and the environment. This course will take you through: defining dangerous goods, carriage regulations and consignor responsibilities, classification, packaging, marking and labelling of packages, documentation, limited quantities, excepted quantities, transportation, Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor

Learn how to drive forward your export business by understanding and developing an effective Export Strategy.

Preference is a scheme designed to encourage trade between two or more countries. Learn about how to take advantage of International trade preference and the associated rules.

Everything That You Ever Wanted To Know About The Excise But Were Too Afraid To Ask! We'll guide you through some of the history of The Excise, help you understand something of Excise Law, the principal Excise regimes, the powers that Excise Officers have and advise where you can go for further assistance.

Everything That You Ever Wanted To Know About The Excise and Oil. We'll guide you through the history of The Excise, help you understand something of Excise Law, the principal regimes controlled by The Excise, the meaning of Duty Suspense, what is meant by the terms Controlled Oils, Marking, Rebated Oils, and Reliefs, and where to go for further assistance.

Learn about the Excise & Tobacco. We'll take you through some of the history of The Excise, the Excise Law, the principal regimes, the basics of the Tobacco regime, the meaning of Duty Suspense, Reliefs, the powers that Excise Officers have and where to go for further assistance.

Learn from our expert about The Excise for Brewers. We'll take you through the history of The Excise, Excise law, the principal regimes controlled by The Excise, how the Excise affects the Brewing Industry, what is meant by the term Reliefs, the powers that Excise Officers have, and guide you through where to go for further assistance.