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Course overview
Understand and navigate complex export regulations, mitigating risk and improving efficiency for your business.
Export controls and compliance regulations have become increasingly complex due to evolving UK and international trade laws, heightened security concerns, and geopolitical shifts. Businesses involved in global trade must ensure they adhere to UK customs procedures, export licensing requirements, and classification protocols to avoid financial penalties, shipment delays, and reputational damage.
Our Level 3: Export Controls Award offers a solution.
- As a learner, gain the skills required to manage export controls within your organisation.
- As a manager, embed capability into your export controls teams.
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Virtual
- Blended
- In-class
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Duration study load
- 50 hours over 4 – 12 months (average per student, exact time may vary)
Entry requirements
- No formal qualifications are required for this course.
- All candidates must be 16 years or older to be considered for direct entry to the award.
Assessment
On completion of the training days, candidates will engage in a further assessment module in order to achieve the qualification.
This module is supported by a tutor, and you will be required to successfully complete an assessment testing your knowledge of the course learning outcomes.
Subjects
- Understand the key principles of customs procedures and documentation required for international trade.
- Identify and explain the role of regulatory bodies and legislation that govern import and export processes.
- Demonstrate knowledge of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and how they affect trade.
- Understand valuation methods and customs procedures for both imports and exports.
- Explain the concept of export controls and their significance in international trade.
- Understand the difference between military and dual-use goods and their classification under export controls.
- Describe the process of obtaining export licences and understand the application requirements.
- Demonstrate an understanding of due diligence, sanctions, and compliance as they relate to export licensing.
- Identify the requirements for compliance with US export controls and other international regulations.
- Understand the core principles of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors and their role in business.
- Demonstrate the ability to integrate ESG strategies into business operations in line with regulatory requirements.
- Identify the challenges businesses face in implementing ESG initiatives and how to overcome them.
- Develop an action plan for ESG compliance and reporting within an organisation.
- Understand how to classify goods accurately using the relevant commodity codes and classification systems.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the UK Global Tariff and how to use it to classify products for export.
- Identify and apply the general interpretative rules for commodity code classification.
- Understand the relationship between export controls and product classification.
- Demonstrate the ability to manage and maintain accurate commodity classifications for ongoing compliance.
About The Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade
Become a Future Leader in International Trade
Turn knowledge into real-world trade expertise
If you’re looking to build a career in international trade, customs, or global logistics, our academy gives you the skills and confidence to succeed. We don’t just teach theory — we help you develop practical, job-ready expertise that employers value.
Choose from industry‑recognised customs and trade qualifications, along with hands‑on training programmes designed to accelerate your professional development.
Every course is led by experienced international trade specialists who bring real‑life insight directly into your learning. Our training is practical, engaging, and built to help you apply your new skills from day one.
Flexible learning options are available, including live online classes, self‑paced eLearning, and tailored in‑house programmes. However you choose to study, you’ll gain the knowledge to advance your career and make an impact in the world of global trade.
