International Trade Compliance - Professional Diploma

Description

Professional Diploma in International Trade Compliance

“The course has given me a better insight into foreign markets and their customs requirements
which should help us assess and expedite export orders more efficiently and allow us to grow our
territory with a bit more confidence and base knowledge.”

The Professional Diploma in International Trade Compliance aims to educate existing and aspiring international trade professionals around the world. We offer the most current and practical education and training on all aspects of international trade, compliance and regulations - taught by world-class experts. Our training focuses on the practical side of business to ensure that our learners are adequately supported and skilled to face the challenges that may arise in their markets.

Topics covered include:

1.)  Customs for Business

The module gives a holistic understanding of Customs and its potential impact on business.

Learning Outcomes
Understanding:

• The role of Customs activities and processes
• Incoterms
• International contracts
• Impact of Customs on supply chain
• Special procedures

2.) Risk Analysis and Compliance

The module will focus on the techniques used to monitor, identify, analyse and address risk in relation to Customs and international trading procedures.

Learning Outcomes
Understanding:

• The concept and types of risk
• Assessing risk severity
•  Fundamentals of risk management for safety, security, and fiscal compliance

3.) Classification and Tariffs

The module covers all aspects of the classification of goods - application, validation and the use of online databases (e.g., TARIC)

Learning Outcomes
Understanding:

• Terminology
• General interpretive rules (GIR)
• Binding Tariff Information (BTI)

4.) Valuation

The module explores the methods used to calculate Customs value.

Learning Outcomes
Understanding:

• Customs valuation concepts and the relevant legislation
• Methods used to calculate the Customs value of goods

5.) Origin of Goods

The module will focus on the origin of goods which determines their economic nationality.

Learning Outcomes
Understanding:

• Origin concepts, including preferential and non-preferential
• Methods to determine origin of goods
• Legislation
• Binding Origin Information (BOI)
• Proof of origin

6.) Supply Chain Operations

The module will cover all aspects of import, export, and transit in relation to core Custom flows and supply chain of trade.

Learning Outcomes
Understanding:

• Integrated supply chain (Customs and Trade)
• Optimising smooth supply chain operations
• Safety and security of your supply chain

7.) Prohibition, Restrictions and Sanctions

The module will cover the identification and management of prohibited and restricted goods in keeping with safety and security standards in the EU.

Learning Outcomes
Understanding:

• Prohibited and restricted goods e.g., Dual Use
• Impact on Customs processes
• Counterfeit goods

This course is aimed at professionals from all sectors, working (or seeking roles) in Customs, logistics, supply chain, trade compliance, finance, law and risk management.