Export and Import Courses UK
Import & export training for UK businesses
Practical International Trade Training That Helps Your Team Avoid Costly Mistakes
Our expert-led import and export courses help UK businesses manage customs, documentation, compliance, Incoterms®, origin rules, duties and payment processes with more confidence. Whether you are new to international trade or strengthening existing processes, our training gives your team practical knowledge they can apply immediately.
Reduce costly errors
Prevent delays, document mistakes, customs issues and avoidable compliance problems.
Build real confidence
Understand the rules, responsibilities and decisions that affect day-to-day trade.
Apply learning immediately
Every course is practical, commercially focused and built around real business challenges.
Who Our Training Is For
Our courses are designed for businesses that want to strengthen internal capability, reduce risk and improve operational confidence across import and export activity.
Choose the Right Learning Path
Not sure where to start? Use these learning paths to quickly identify the courses most relevant to your role and current business needs.
New to international trade
Build a strong foundation in the full import/export process and core documentation requirements.
Responsible for customs or compliance
Strengthen your understanding of declarations, procedures, classification and audit risk.
Looking to reduce costs and improve efficiency
Identify where origin rules, duty reduction strategies and customs procedures may improve margins.
Managing contracts, shipping or payment risk
Improve control over responsibilities, documentation, terms and payment security.
Not sure which course is right for you?
We can help you choose the most relevant training based on your products, responsibilities and current trade challenges.
Speak to a Trade SpecialistExplore Our Import and Export Training Courses
Browse our full range of import and export training courses below. Each course is designed to help teams reduce risk, strengthen compliance and make better day-to-day trade decisions.
Understand the Full Import and Export Process
A Guide to Exporting and Export Documents
Understand the complete export process, documentation requirements and compliance checks needed to move goods internationally.
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A Guide to Importing and Special Procedures
Learn the UK import process, customs clearance requirements and how special procedures may reduce duty costs.
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Using Customs Procedures and AEO
Strengthen your understanding of customs declarations, procedures, valuation, origin and AEO compliance.
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Applying Commodity Codes and Classification of Goods
Learn how to classify goods correctly using the UK Trade Tariff to avoid declaration errors.
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Introduction to Export Controls and Licensing
Understand export licensing, controlled goods and compliance responsibilities for international trade.
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How to Check a Customs Declaration
Learn how to review customs declarations correctly and reduce compliance and audit risk.
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Shipping to the EU with DDP
Prepare for upcoming VAT rule changes affecting EU shipments under Delivered Duty Paid models.
View CourseReduce Duties and Improve Trade Efficiency
Contracts, Incoterms and Payment Risk
Country and Market Specific Training
How to Export to Northern Ireland
Understand the Windsor Framework, UKIMS and customs processes for GB-NI trade.
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Trading with the EU
Understand customs, VAT, origin and compliance requirements for UK-EU trade.
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Exporting to the USA: Duties and Tariffs
Understand US tariffs, duties and compliance rules affecting UK exporters.
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Understanding EU Regulations
Stay ahead of changing EU product rules affecting exports, packaging and compliance.
View CourseTrade Documentation and Tariff Tools
Frequently Asked Questions
These answers will help you choose the right training and understand how our courses work in practice.
Who are these import and export training courses for?
Our courses are designed for UK businesses involved in importing or exporting, including shipping teams, customs and compliance staff, procurement teams, business owners and employees new to international trade roles.
Are your courses suitable for beginners?
Yes. Several courses are ideal for businesses or employees who are new to import and export activity, while others are designed for people responsible for customs, compliance, documentation or trade risk.
How do I choose the right import or export course?
The best starting point depends on your role and current challenge. If you need broad process knowledge, begin with importing or exporting fundamentals. If you are focused on customs, documentation, duties, origin, Incoterms® or payment risk, choose the specialist course that matches that responsibility.
Are the courses delivered online or in person?
Most courses are delivered live online via Zoom, making them easy to attend from anywhere in the UK. We also offer private training for teams and can discuss onsite delivery where appropriate.
Can you deliver private training for our team?
Yes. We provide private and bespoke training for businesses that want a course tailored to their products, processes, roles or sector-specific trade challenges.
Do your courses include follow-up support?
Yes. Every course includes free Helpdesk time after the session, so delegates can ask follow-up questions and apply the training more confidently in real situations.
Do you only provide training, or can you also support us operationally?
We provide both. Alongside training, we also support businesses with customs declarations, shipping administration, compliance reviews, export controls, letters of credit and other practical trade services.
Why should I choose Exporter Services for international trade training?
Our courses are practical, commercially focused and built around real import and export challenges. We combine training expertise with hands-on operational experience, so the learning is immediately relevant to day-to-day trade activity.
Why Businesses Choose Exporter Services for Training
Since 2009, we’ve helped UK businesses build practical international trade capability. Our courses are trusted by SMEs, global brands and Chambers of Commerce because they are designed to solve real operational problems — not just explain theory.
Practical and commercially relevant
Our training is focused on the decisions, documents and responsibilities that affect day-to-day trading performance.
Trusted nationwide
We support businesses across the UK and are relied upon by Chambers of Commerce and established exporters.
Support after the course
Every course includes free Helpdesk time so delegates can ask follow-up questions and apply the learning with confidence.
Training Where and When You Need It
Most clients choose live online delivery because it is flexible, convenient and easy to fit around busy teams. We also provide private training tailored to specific products, processes and compliance challenges, and can discuss onsite or office-based delivery where face-to-face support is the better fit.
Training That Continues After the Session
One of the biggest advantages of training with Exporter Services is that the support does not stop when the session ends. Every course includes free Helpdesk time, giving delegates the chance to ask follow-up questions and get expert guidance when applying what they have learned.
That means your team gets more than theory — they get practical support that helps turn training into better day-to-day decisions.
Ready to Build More Confident Import and Export Processes?
Explore the courses above, view upcoming dates, or speak to us about the most suitable training path for your business.
‘I can’t stress enough how useful this Beginners course has been and upon completion I now feel ready to progress.’
Hannah Alexander
Toyota Motor Europe
‘Import/Export is an integral part of our business, we’ve attended multiple high quality, personalised training sessions with the Exporter Services team.’
Adam Elliott
Hird Rail Development Ltd
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