INTERNATIONAL TRADE

THE BRITISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (BCC) HAS SIX NATIONALLY ACCREDITED COURSES

Together, these one day courses form an export curriculum that provides invaluable basic skills for small and large companies alike.

Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of the subject and their performance will be marked by external examiners.

Successful candidates will receive a BCC certificate; upon achieving 6 credits, candidates will receive a nationally recognised Foundation Award in Exporting.

These courses are suitable for both experienced personnel or those with no previous knowledge.

BCC ACCREDITED COURSES

Understanding Export & Export Documentation

Customs Procedures and Documentation including Rules of Origin

Incoterms 2020 BCC

Letters of Credit & Methods of Payment

Import Procedures including IP &OP

Understanding Commodity Codes

DELEGATES COMPLETE A LEARNING QUESTIONAIRE FOR THE BCC ACCREDITATION AWARDMembers can Book online or call the Training Team on 01908 733082!

Our Upcoming International Trade Events

  • Customs Procedures and Documentation | Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce

    22/05/2024

    Customs Procedures and Documentation

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    This course covers the key information required to understand: • Organisations involved in International Trade • What is an Export? • International Documentation and key Information • Customs Compliance, HMRC – their role, Export Declarations, Customs Procedures • Import Duties, AEO, Audit, Phased Import Easements, NI Trade

  • Import Procedures including IP & OP | Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce

    13/06/2024

    Import Procedures including IP & OP

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    The course provides an overview of the end-to-end import process and reviews all the areas that would be applicable to a new supplier, to include country and supplier risk, payment risk etc. It will review documentation requirements and how to ensure goods are imported successfully to include duty payments and an overview of the available Special Procedures.

  • Letters of Credit & Methods of Payment | Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce

    25/07/2024

    Letters of Credit & Methods of Payment

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    The course provides an overview of all methods of payment when trading internationally to include the risks and benefits involved. It will then concentrate on the Letter of Credit aspect guiding you through the rules of managing a letter of credit, making sure documents are compliant and payment is successful.

  • Commodity Codes | Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce

    06/08/2024

    Commodity Codes

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    Suitable for complete beginners or experienced operators who feel the need to refresh their knowledge. This course looks at understanding Commodity Codes, why they’re needed, and who is responsible. Several practical exercises are included in this course to ensure attendees have a strong understanding of Commodity Codes.

  • Customs Procedures and Documentation | Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce

    09/10/2024

    Customs Procedures and Documentation

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    This course covers the key information required to understand: • Organisations involved in International Trade • What is an Export? • International Documentation and key Information • Customs Compliance, HMRC – their role, Export Declarations, Customs Procedures • Import Duties, AEO, Audit, Phased Import Easements, NI Trade

  • Import Procedures including IP & OP | Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce

    24/10/2024

    Import Procedures including IP & OP

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    The course provides an overview of the end-to-end import process and reviews all the areas that would be applicable to a new supplier, to include country and supplier risk, payment risk etc. It will review documentation requirements and how to ensure goods are imported successfully to include duty payments and an overview of the available Special Procedures.

  • Letters of Credit & Methods of Payment | Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce

    21/11/2024

    Letters of Credit & Methods of Payment

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    The course provides an overview of all methods of payment when trading internationally to include the risks and benefits involved. It will then concentrate on the Letter of Credit aspect guiding you through the rules of managing a letter of credit, making sure documents are compliant and payment is successful.

  • Commodity Codes | Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce

    12/12/2024

    Commodity Codes

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    Suitable for complete beginners or experienced operators who feel the need to refresh their knowledge. This course looks at understanding Commodity Codes, why they’re needed, and who is responsible. Several practical exercises are included in this course to ensure attendees have a strong understanding of Commodity Codes.

  • Customs Procedures and Documentation | Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce

    05/02/2025

    Customs Procedures and Documentation

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    This course covers the key information required to understand: • Organisations involved in International Trade • What is an Export? • International Documentation and key Information • Customs Compliance, HMRC – their role, Export Declarations, Customs Procedures • Import Duties, AEO, Audit, Phased Import Easements, NI Trade

  • Import Procedures including IP & OP | Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce

    20/02/2025

    Import Procedures including IP & OP

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    The course provides an overview of the end-to-end import process and reviews all the areas that would be applicable to a new supplier, to include country and supplier risk, payment risk etc. It will review documentation requirements and how to ensure goods are imported successfully to include duty payments and an overview of the available Special Procedures.

  • Commodity Codes | Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce

    26/03/2025

    Commodity Codes

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    Suitable for complete beginners or experienced operators who feel the need to refresh their knowledge. This course looks at understanding Commodity Codes, why they’re needed, and who is responsible. Several practical exercises are included in this course to ensure attendees have a strong understanding of Commodity Codes.

  • Letters of Credit & Methods of Payment | Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce

    20/03/2025

    Letters of Credit & Methods of Payment

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    The course provides an overview of all methods of payment when trading internationally to include the risks and benefits involved. It will then concentrate on the Letter of Credit aspect guiding you through the rules of managing a letter of credit, making sure documents are compliant and payment is successful.

  • Incoterms | Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce

    10/06/2024

    Incoterms

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    This ½ day course is suitable for all those currently working in an export environment or are new to exporting. It will advise attendees on the most appropriate Incoterm® to use for their international transactions. This covers a full update on the changes between 2010 and 2020. It will guide on who has what obligation during a sale including where risk and cost pass from Seller to Buyer during the transaction.

  • Incoterms | Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce

    06/11/2024

    Incoterms

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    This ½ day course is suitable for all those currently working in an export environment or are new to exporting. It will advise attendees on the most appropriate Incoterm® to use for their international transactions. This covers a full update on the changes between 2010 and 2020. It will guide on who has what obligation during a sale including where risk and cost pass from Seller to Buyer during the transaction.

  • Incoterms | Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce

    06/03/2025

    Incoterms

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    This ½ day course is suitable for all those currently working in an export environment or are new to exporting. It will advise attendees on the most appropriate Incoterm® to use for their international transactions. This covers a full update on the changes between 2010 and 2020. It will guide on who has what obligation during a sale including where risk and cost pass from Seller to Buyer during the transaction.

  • Preference Rules of Origin | Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce

    14/08/2024

    Preference Rules of Origin

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    This course is recommended for those who already work in international trade but need further training on origin calculations and how this affects sales and purchases.

  • Understanding Export & Export Documentation | Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce

    24/09/2024

    Understanding Export & Export Documentation

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    This course is suitable for beginners who are new to the role or those who work in an export environment but may not have had previous training, the course takes a look at the end-to-end process providing an understanding of the export documentation requirements and shipping using freight forwarders and couriers. By the end of this course, delegates will have gained the confidence that they are completing the correct forms in the correct way for the correct reasons. 

  • Understanding Export & Export Documentation | Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce

    23/01/2025

    Understanding Export & Export Documentation

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    This course is suitable for beginners who are new to the role or those who work in an export environment but may not have had previous training, the course takes a look at the end-to-end process providing an understanding of the export documentation requirements and shipping using freight forwarders and couriers. By the end of this course, delegates will have gained the confidence that they are completing the correct forms in the correct way for the correct reasons. 

  • Preference Rules of Origin | Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce

    26/03/2025

    Preference Rules of Origin

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    This course is recommended for those who already work in international trade but need further training on origin calculations and how this affects sales and purchases.

  • Beginners Practical Guide to Importing | Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce

    03/09/2024

    Beginners Practical Guide to Importing

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    This course gives an overview import procedures. We recommend this for individuals who only need a top-level understanding of international trade procedures or those with relevant qualifications and/or experience in the import industry who want a refresher.

  • Beginners Practical Guide to Exporting | Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce

    03/09/2024

    Beginners Practical Guide to Exporting

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    This course gives an overview of export procedures. We recommend this for individuals who only need a top-level understanding of international trade procedures or those with relevant qualifications and/or experience in the export industry who want a refresher.

  • Beginners Practical Guide to Exporting | Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce

    09/01/2025

    Beginners Practical Guide to Exporting

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    This course gives an overview of export procedures. We recommend this for individuals who only need a top-level understanding of international trade procedures or those with relevant qualifications and/or experience in the export industry who want a refresher.

  • Beginners Practical Guide to Importing | Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce

    09/01/2025

    Beginners Practical Guide to Importing

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    This course gives an overview import procedures. We recommend this for individuals who only need a top-level understanding of international trade procedures or those with relevant qualifications and/or experience in the import industry who want a refresher.

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The Northamptonshire Business Awards recognise and celebrate the very best in Northamptonshire business.

These prestigious awards are open to all businesses across the region and are presented to businesses that have clearly demonstrated all-round business excellence in a range of areas.

Join us on Thursday 7th September where we will be announcing this year’s finalists at the Northamptonshire Business Exhibition.