Accredited Training: Focus on Export Documentation, July 2024

Date: 16/07/2024

Time: 13:30 - 16:30

Borough: Manchester - Hybrid (Online and F2F)

Contact Name: International Trade Team

Contact Email: international@gmchamber.co.uk

Contact Telephone: 0161 393 4314

Registration deadline: 15/07/2024 (noon)

Export documents offer the opportunity for exporters to be more efficient, understand the export process better and the requirements for shipment information. Documents are there to help the exporter get goods into the destination market efficiently.   Our "Export Documentation" training course will guide you through the maze of documents, ensuring smooth and error-free shipments every time.   

This course looks at export documents, why they are used, what is the required and content and the benefits they offer. This course is suitable for all levels of exporters as the information can be used both operationally and commercially.

What You''ll discover in this course:

• How to accurately complete essential export documents
• Tips for avoiding common documentation mistakes
• Strategies for efficient document management and storage
• Understanding the role of each document in the export process
• Best practices for dealing with customs and regulatory requirements
• Learn about the commercial advantages to the exporter and their overseas partners, resulting in potential increased sales revenue.

Who will benefit from attending this course?

• SMEs looking to expand into international markets for the first time or who are keen to going from being accidental/occasional exporters to scale up exporters.
• New staff in your business with limited knowledge on international trade and exporting
• Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Customs staff
• Logistics Managers/supervisors
• Business Development and sales 

Individual Learners

If you are a student or individual seeking to enrol without a company's sponsorship,  email us at international@gmchamber.co.uk 

Key learning objectives and outcomes:

• Be able to understand which documents are necessary for an international shipment.
• Understand the key pieces of information required for each document.
• Understand the importance of preferential trade agreements.
• Understand how to use the relevant documents to comply with the preferential trade.
• How to complete these documents.
• The require certificates for shipping food and drink.
• Understand the rules of origin and certificates of origin.
• Understand customs compliance and information required for audits.
• What is proof of export and what documents can be used to prove this.
• Be able to identify where to go for sources of international information and assistance regarding documentary requirements.
• Understand the difference between the different shipping documents and what they are used for.

Our Trainer:  Jeff Lewis MBA BSc MIEx

Jeff Lewis has worked at all levels of business across a wide range of industries within the UK and International Sales arena. In 2009, Jeff became Managing Director of Resultz Ltd., who are Approved International Trainers and Advisors to the Institute of Export, Greater Manchester Chambers of Commerce, plus other independent training organisations delivering public and in-house courses on all aspects of international trade.

Real-World Value

The knowledge you gain from this course can save you thousands in potential fines and delays. Starting at £210, this course is an investment in your business's efficiency and success.

This course is also  accredited by the British Chambers of Commerce and delegates will receive one credit towards the Foundation Award in International Trade.  You will need to achieve 6 credits to be awarded with the Foundation Award, a nationally recognised qualification.

Please note Training notes will be provided.

Act Now

Don’t let paperwork hold you back.  Enroll now and members get 50% off and you can also benefit from our Summer Flash Sales,  adding an additional 20% off when booking 2 or more courses!

Payment Terms

Please note payment must be made in full before the course.   Please note that GMCC does not accept payment via American Express.

Cancellation Terms and Conditions

• In case you are no longer able to attend this event, please note you must cancel your place at least 5 working days before the course. The cancellation must be in writing and sent to international@gmchamber.co.uk indicating the event you are cancelling from and delegate(s) details.
• If a booking is not cancelled and the delegate does not attend, full event costs will still apply.
• GM Chamber reserves the right to change the programme, presenter, venue and alter or cancel published dates without liability.

Please note: There may be photographs taken at our events that will be used for marketing purposes and on our social media channels. If you do not wish to appear in any of our marketing materials or on our social media channels, please inform a member of the Chamber team at the start of the event.