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International Trade Operations and Procedures BCC Accredited

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Importing & Exporting

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Description
The ITOPS qualification is a practical and relevant qualification designed to prove that candidates have the necessary skills to accurately operate the administration procedures in an international trade administration environment.

Delegates will learn how to avoid costly mistakes and improve their international trade procedures. Some previous delegates have saved their employers thousands of pounds. Successful candidates will be awarded the ITOPS Qualification. The course is suitable for anyone employed in an international trade environment - whether that of a manufacturer/supplier or freight forwarder.

There are eight half day online workshops and all are delivered in partnership with East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire) and Fidelitas Training.
Overview
Course dates and timings - 9.00am-12.30pm Sessions on the following dates:

Wk 1 – 26 January
Wk 2 - 9 February
Wk 3 – 23 February
Wk 4 – 9 March
Wk 5 – 23 March
Wk 6 – 6 April
Wk 7 – 13 April
Wk 8 – 20 April


Course Delivery
ITOPS is a recognised International Trade Qualification covering the main elements of Export Administration. The course runs over eight separate workshops, followed by an assessment. This course is now BCC accredited and successful candidates will receive the BCC Foundation Award in International Trade.

Delegates attend eight formal training workshops - An on-line assessment takes place approximately one month after the tuition ends. The evidence is then Internally Verified by an experienced assessor at the Chamber who decides if the required standards have been met.

Candidates have the opportunity to attend an airport visit at the East Midlands Airport. Although optional, the feedback from this visit has proved that the experience is an invaluable part of the qualification.
Outcome
The award covers the five main elements of export administration:
Administration Procedures
Export Documentation
Customs and Excise and other legal requirements
Export Payments
Dispatch and Shipping

This event is available for: Members and Non Members

26th January 2027

9:00am - 12:30pm

Online

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Members must to purchase member only tickets

*All our business prices are excluding VAT at 20%.

For further information on this event, please contact International Trade Training on 03333200333 or email internationaltraining@emc-dnl.co.uk

Presenters & Panelists

Steve Townsley
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KranLee Logistics

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Fidelitas Training

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