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PUBLIC COURSES

INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRAINING

CUSTOMS TRAINING

EXPORT TRAINING

IMPORT TRAINING

INTERNATIONAL FINANCE & LETTERS OF CREDIT TRAINING

HAZARDOUS GOODS TRAINING

INCOTERMS TRAINING

EXPORT LICENSING TRAINING

EXPORT MARKETING TRAINING

EXPORT SALES TRAINING

CUSTOMS COMPLIANCE TRAINING

Because of the education partnership between the Institute of Export & International Trade (IoE) and Strong & Herd LLP (S&H) we are able to offer as part of this education and training proposal the following: 

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Options:

Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Points:

• All training courses, workshop, awareness sessions, etc whether run as a public event or as an in-company option will be awarded Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Points accredited by the Institute of Export and accepted by other professional organisation
• CPD points can also be collected for self-studying and time spent keeping up-to-date by reading relevant information or attending IoE branch meetings
• A membership category exists which will allow you to add (CPD) to your existing qualification i.e. MIEx (CPD).  You will also receive a CPD certificate for each year you complete the CPD programme as evidence of your professional development
• Associate members who complete three consecutive years of CPD activity will be eligible to upgrade to full membership to MIEx (Grad) on payment of the appropriate fees

Costs:

• Collecting CPD points from S&H for person/ company use – no additional cost
• Using CPD as a development tool via the IoE
  • Membership to the IoE (dependent on experience between £67.50 - £97.50 per person p/a)
  • Registration for recording CPD £35.00 per person p/a

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Certificate of Competence in International Trade:

• Attendance at 5 training courses, workshop, awareness sessions, etc whether run as a public event or as an in-company option, will enable the delegate to apply for a “Certificate of Competence in International Trade” – issued by S&H, accredited by IoE.
• Cost: no extra charge
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IoE Professional qualifications:

IoE Graduate membership:

Any member of staff who has 10 or more years’ relevant experience in international trade can be nominated to become a full member of the IoE.  This will permit the person to use the initials MIEx after their name.  The relevant person will be proposed by S&H and seconded by the Director General of the IoE.

Cost: £97.50 per person p/a

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Advanced Certificate in International Trade:

The Advanced Certificate in International Trade students will acquire and demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the principles, procedures and documentation of International Trade. Available to any over 18 years of age or over and have 4 GCSE/GCE O Levels A-C Grades including English Language and1 A level or equivalent OR have NVQ Level 2 in International Trade Services OR 21 years of age or over with 3 year practical experience in international trade.  Once students have successfully passed the ACIT they can apply for Associate Membership of the Institute, and are entitled to use the suffix of AMIEx and proceed to the Diploma qualification. 

The Advanced Certificate in International Trade (ACIT) focuses on the practical aspects of International Trade and consists of four modules:

• the Business Environment
• Finance of International Trade
• International Marketing (formerly “Operating in the Global Economy”)
• International Physical Distribution

Cost: to be advised on request

Diploma in International Trade (MIEx Grad):

Entry into the Diploma in International Trade is by successful completion/or exemption of ACIT only.  The Diploma in International Trade (DIT) examines the ability of the student to manage the broader managerial aspects of International Trade and make the right decisions when problems arise.  Students cannot sit the Diploma examination unless they have successfully passed all four papers of the ACIT or have been granted exemptions. 

On successful completion of the DIT, students will qualify for Graduate Membership of the Institute and will be entitled to use the suffix of MIEx (Grad).  The four modules are:

• Business environment
• Managing people, customers and markets
• International Finance, Marketing and Physical Distribution
• International Logistics and Purchasing
• Practical Global Trading

Cost: to be advised on request

Foundation Degree in International Trade (MIEx BA):

Entry into the Foundation Degree in International Trade is usually at an A level, NVQ level 3, with Maths and English GCSEs at grade C, or equivalent, are required. Students who may not meet these criteria but have relevant work experience are encouraged to apply and credit may be awarded for prior learning and experience. Such applications will be considered on an individual basis. They also require students to have a good standard of English (IELTS 5.5 or equivalent), evidence if necessary by standard level qualifications.

The modules include:

• International Marketing Strategy
• International Logistics and Purchasing
• Management of International Trade
• Practical global Trading

Cost: to be advised on request

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ON-LINE INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRAINING

We can also provide a cost-effective way to improve the skills of your international trade teams by delivering tailored programmes on any customs/ import and export related topic of your choosing. Whether you want one-to-one training development programmes or have a number of people to train the advantages of the in-company option can include:

• Convenience as timings are suited to your required dates.
• Less disruption to work schedules, confidentiality and direct relevance to company needs
• Value for money as the charges are per event rather than per person.
• Time savings - all the work involved in designing the training activity.
• Freedom of expression - attendees can talk openly in the knowledge that competitors are not present.
• S&H LLP is accredited to issue Continuous Professional Development (CPD) points on public and incompany events

BESPOKE IN-COMPANY INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRAINING

IN-COMPANY EXPORT TRAINING

IN-COMPANY IMPORT TRAINING

IN-COMPANY CUSTOMS PROCEDURES TRAINING

IN-COMPANY CUSTOMS COMPLIANCE TRAINING

IN-COMPANY EXPORT COMPLIANCE TRAINING

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