Understanding Export and Export Documentation

BCC ACCREDITED COURSE INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRAINING

1 DAY (Virtual)

The purpose of the course:

This course looks at the end to end process providing an understanding of the export documentation requirements and shipping using freight forwarders and couriers.

Who is the course for?

This course is suitable for beginners who are new to their role or for those working in an export environment that have never had any formal training.

What will the course cover?

Review and discuss the process from enquiry to despatch including:

Receive the enquiry:

  • Responsibility and roles
  • Incoterms 2020
  • Method of Payment and the Risk Ladder
  • Export Controls and License requirements

Quotation:

  • Order Acknowledgement / Pro Forma Invoice
  • Pre-shipment inspections / Packaging
  • Shipping documents to include Invoices and Packing Lists
  • Commodity Codes, Origin, Preference Documents, Certificate of Origin

Move the Goods:

  • Transport considerations
  • Book the shipment and freight forwarder responsibilities
  • Contract of Carriage / Transport documentation

Proof of Export:

  • Evidence requirements
  • General good business practice

By the end of this course, delegates will be able to:

Feel confident you are completing the correct forms, in the correct way, for the correct reasons. Ensure you are retaining accurate records for proof of removal.

DELEGATES COMPLETE A LEARNING ASSESSMENT FOR THE BCC ACCREDITATION AWARD

Timings: 9:30am – 4:30pm

Member cost: £330 + VAT

Non-Member cost: £365 + VAT

For more information, or to book a place on this course, call us on 01604 490490 or email training@northants-chamber.co.ukChamber members can book online.

Our Upcoming International Trade Events

  • Letters of Credit & Methods of Payment | Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce

    20 Jan 2026

    Letters of Credit & Methods of Payment

  • Understanding Export & Export Documentation | Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce

    10 Feb 2026

    Understanding Export & Export Documentation

  • Import Procedures including IP & OP | Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce

    26 Feb 2026

    Import Procedures including IP & OP

  • Customs Procedures and Documentation | Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce

    18 Mar 2026

    Customs Procedures and Documentation

  • Understanding Export & Export Documentation | Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce

    07 Apr 2026

    Understanding Export & Export Documentation

  • Import Procedures including IP & OP | Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce

    21 Apr 2026

    Import Procedures including IP & OP

  • Customs Procedures and Documentation | Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce

    06 May 2026

    Customs Procedures and Documentation

  • Getting Commercial Invoices and Packing Lists rightt | Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce

    20 May 2026

    Getting Commercial Invoices and Packing Lists rightt

  • How to use the UK Trade Tariff | Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce

    20 May 2026

    How to use the UK Trade Tariff

  • Introduction to Export Controls and Licensing | Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce

    01 Jun 2026

    Introduction to Export Controls and Licensing

  • Incoterms | Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce

    16 Jun 2026

    Incoterms

  • Preference Rules of Origin | Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce

    01 Jul 2026

    Preference Rules of Origin

  • Commodity Codes | Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce

    14 Jul 2026

    Commodity Codes

  • Letters of Credit & Methods of Payment | Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce

    05 Aug 2026

    Letters of Credit & Methods of Payment

  • How to check Customs Declarations | Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce

    08 Sep 2026

    How to check Customs Declarations

  • How to reduce Import duties | Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce

    08 Sep 2026

    How to reduce Import duties

  • Understanding Export & Export Documentation | Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce

    23 Sep 2026

    Understanding Export & Export Documentation

  • Import Procedures including IP & OP | Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce

    12 Oct 2026

    Import Procedures including IP & OP

  • Customs Procedures and Documentation | Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce

    22 Oct 2026

    Customs Procedures and Documentation

  • How to use the UK Trade Tariff | Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce

    04 Nov 2026

    How to use the UK Trade Tariff

  • Introduction to Export Controls and Licensing | Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce

    17 Nov 2026

    Introduction to Export Controls and Licensing

  • Incoterms | Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce

    07 Dec 2026

    Incoterms

  • Preference Rules of Origin | Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce

    12 Jan 2027

    Preference Rules of Origin

  • Commodity Codes | Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce

    12 Jan 2027

    Commodity Codes

  • How to check Customs Declarations | Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce

    20 Jan 2027

    How to check Customs Declarations

  • How to reduce Import duties | Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce

    20 Jan 2027

    How to reduce Import duties

  • Letters of Credit & Methods of Payment | Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce

    02 Feb 2027

    Letters of Credit & Methods of Payment

  • Understanding Export & Export Documentation | Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce

    16 Feb 2027

    Understanding Export & Export Documentation

  • Import Procedures including IP & OP | Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce

    03 Mar 2027

    Import Procedures including IP & OP

  • Customs Procedures and Documentation | Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce

    23 Mar 2027

    Customs Procedures and Documentation