International Trade Matters Ltd

Training Courses

A comprehensive programme of international trade training is delivered throughout the year by our experts

International Trade Matters provides BCC accredited courses through UK chambers of commerce as well as independent masterclasses and bespoke training. There is also the opportunity to get involved in a free webinar from time to time to get a taste of some of the course subjects available.

Regular course subjects include; Import / Export Documentation, Accessing New Markets, Agents & Distributors, Incoterms 2020®, Global Logistics and much more…

The majority of training events are now provided online due to ongoing COVID-19 safety restrictions

International Trade Matters Training Calendar

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Incoterms® - An Online Course
An introduction to Incoterms® and their importance to international trade. We will help you to understand the history and purpose of Incoterms®, how they are [...]
Customs Procedures and Documentation - An Online Course
This half day, introductory course is aimed at anyone involved in international trade who needs to understand customs. The course will cover the role of [...]
Export Documentation - An Online Course
An introductory course providing candidates with fundamental skills and knowledge to prepare and process the documents required for exporting goods overseas. The course is fully [...]
Webinar - Export Licencing
09/09/2025    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
An export controlled or licensed product is a product controlled by the UK Government. Export licences are needed for importing and exporting of military and [...]
Webinar - Creating an Export Strategy
10/09/2025    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
The need to create a plan to trade internationally is critical for every business that is or plants to, trade with another country. It pays [...]
Webinar - Understanding Incoterms®
12/09/2025    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Do you see three letter codes associated with your imports and exports and wonder what they mean? Have you been using DAP or DDP because [...]
Understanding Commodity Codes - An Online Course
An introductory course providing candidates with fundamental skills and knowledge to prepare and process a system of classifying their parts for both import and export. [...]
Understanding Exporting - An Online Course
The UK is only 2% of global GDP so 98% of the world’s market could be open to you.  The world is more and more [...]
Methods of Payment - An Online Course
This introduction covers the five main types of payment for International Trade. Course Contents: Identification of types of International Payment methods Examination of documents required [...]
Webinar - Free Trade Agreements, What and Where?
23/09/2025    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
A free trade agreement (FTA) is a legal agreement between two or more countries that reduces trade barriers, such as tariffs, quotas, and subsidies. The [...]
SW Export Club
SW Export Club - where like-minded professionals come together to unlock the secrets of international trade! We are absolutely delighted to be holding the next [...]
Webinar - Export Licencing
25/09/2025    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
An export controlled or licensed product is a product controlled by the UK Government. Export licences are needed for importing and exporting of military and [...]
Global Trade Blueprint Autumn School
30/09/2025    
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Join the Global Trade Blueprint Autumn School - the high-value, express workshop series for business leaders in demanding roles. Possibly the most time-efficient and effective [...]
Import Procedures - An Online Course
This introductory course is aimed at those involved in the importing of goods. The course will cover import documentation and procedures, commercial considerations, the importance [...]
Documentary Letters of Credit - An Online Course
This introduction course covers the ten main types of Letters of Credit used in international trade from advance payment, including Sight Documentary Collection, Documentary Letters [...]
Agents and Distributors - An Online Course
This course is designed for sales teams, administrators and managers planning international growth through Agents and Distributors overseas. The course covers the differences between Agents [...]
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