DIT's Export Academy Sessions (Ongoing throughout 2023)
Time is TBD
|online & face to face
Free masterclasses for UK exporters - whether new to export, occasional or experienced.


Time & Location
Time is TBD
online & face to face
About the event
The Export Academy, from the Department for International Trade (DIT), gives  small and micro-businesses the know-how to sell to customers around the world  with confidence.
What is the Export Academy?Â
The Export Academy is a free programme of support for SMEs across the North West. It’s a  comprehensive step-by-step programme ideal for anyone:Â
• New to exportingÂ
• Exporting already but needing to upskill staff
 • Exporting already but wanting to refresh knowledge, or fill gapsÂ
The programme is made up of a series of ten core interactive, educational sessions with  exclusive content based on feedback from our delegates and designed specifically to help small  and micro businesses understand everything they need to know in order to sell internationally.Â
The main sessions will focus on:Â
 1. Understanding benefits & barriers to exportÂ
2. Steps to exportÂ
3. International market researchÂ
4. Pricing strategy and route to market
 5. Customs, export controls, and trade dealsÂ
6. Selling services overseasÂ
7. International commercial (INCO) termsÂ
8. Creating an Export Action Plan
 9. Customs, VAT, and rules of originÂ
10. Movement of moneyÂ
There will be additional master classes led by industry experts focusing on topics such as social  media, SEO and eCommerce. Delegates will also have the opportunity to hear from DIT Export  Champions on their exporting experiences, and advice for success.
For more information and register for free, click here