ITOPS International Trade Operations and Procedures BCC Accredited

Host: East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicester)

Cost: £2,050 - £2,755

Dates:

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.

Overview

Course dates and timings - 9.00am-12.30pm - Thursday AM sessions.

• Week 1 - January 9th
• Week 2 - January 16th
• Week 3 - January 23rd
• Week 4 - January 30th
• Week 5 - February 6th
• Week 6 - February 13th
• Week 7 - February 20th
• Week 8 - February 27th

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 on-line training workshops - An on-line assessment takes place approximately two months 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 DHL East Midlands Hub. 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 eight half day course is delivered in partnership with East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire) and Fidelitas Training.

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