The UK accounts for only 2% of global GDP so 98% of the world’s market could be open to your company. This is an introduction to Exporting and the practical considerations needed. The course covers the requirements of sales and purchase orders, an introduction to Incoterms, packaging considerations, general compliance issues and commodity codes. The importance of export documentation is explained, along with sources of help and guidance.
Course Contents:
• Why export?
• Commercial considerations, pricing and getting paid
• Practicalities including Incoterms®, packaging, transportation, and compliance
• Export documentation
• Sources of help and advice
Who Should Attend
This course is suitable for administrators, managers, directors, and owners of businesses who want to grow through international trade. It will be valuable for companies who are already exporting reactively so they can ensure they have the correct processes in place and are meeting their compliance obligations. The course is valuable for both newcomers wanting an introduction and overview, and experienced staff needing a refresher on current requirements.
Training Methods:
The trainer will use oral and visual presentation, reference to fictitious and real examples and participatory exercises to illustrate course content. The delegates will receive copies of the presentation on which notes can be made together with a workbook for future reference.
Foundation Award:
The Foundation Award in International Trade consists of 11 modules, identified as important elements of any overseas business development and vital for key employees involved in the fulfilment of overseas trade. To help with individual's professional development in international trade functions, achieving a merit or pass on 6 of those modules will complete the Foundation Award.
Discounts available when booking courses for all 6 modules of the Foundation Award.
If you would like to complete the Foundation award then please enquire before booking.
Insufficient Numbers
Insufficient bookings may mean that a course would not be financially viable. In these cases, Dorset Chamber will inform all concerned three working days in advance and the booking will be move to the next available
Wednesday 23 Sep 2026
9:30am – 12:30pm
This course will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams.
£150 for members + VAT
£200 +VAT for general admission
'Ways with Wood' celebrates the life and work of Glastonbury-based artist Harry Brockway (1958–2024).
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10:00am - 5:00pm
Somerset Rural Life Museum Chilkwell Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8DB
'Ways with Wood' celebrates the life and work of Glastonbury-based artist Harry Brockway (1958–2024).
23 May 2026
10:00am - 5:00pm
Somerset Rural Life Museum Chilkwell Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8DB
The UK accounts for only 2% of global GDP so 98% of the world’s market could be open to your company. This is an introduction to Exporting and t...
26 May 2026
9:30am - 12:30pm
This course will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams.
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