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 should attend?
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.
The agenda and course objectives are:
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, you 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
For more information, or to book a place on this course, call us on 01908 733082 or email training@chambermk.co.uk. Chamber members can book online.
Our Upcoming International Trade Events

20 Jan 2026
Letters of Credit & Methods of Payment

10 Feb 2026
Understanding Export & Export Documentation

26 Feb 2026
Import Procedures including IP & OP

18 Mar 2026
Customs Procedures and Documentation

07 Apr 2026
Understanding Export & Export Documentation

21 Apr 2026
Import Procedures including IP & OP

06 May 2026
Customs Procedures and Documentation

20 May 2026
Getting Commercial Invoices and Packing Lists rightt

20 May 2026
How to use the UK Trade Tariff

14 Jul 2026
Commodity Codes

23 Sep 2026
Understanding Export & Export Documentation

12 Oct 2026
Import Procedures including IP & OP

22 Oct 2026
Customs Procedures and Documentation

16 Feb 2027
Understanding Export & Export Documentation

03 Mar 2027
Import Procedures including IP & OP

23 Mar 2027
Customs Procedures and Documentation










