Building Blocks of Trade Compliance 2025

Description

Building Blocks of Trade Compliance

This International Trade Fundamentals Course is intended to provide a fundamental overview of international trade compliance for both import and export transactions. This is a great way to build a foundation towards understanding what it takes to import products, ship products globally, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection requirements.

Starts February 3, 2025 – ends February 28, 2025
4-Week Program | Live webinars on Thursdays

E-learning course material, quizzes, and live webinars Thursdays.

You will earn a certificate of completion and a Digital Trade Badge.

Please note:  This course is NOT intended to help individuals start an import/export business. This course covers rules and practical issues that arise from importing and exporting merchandise and not the marketing, sources, purchasing, or other business functions of starting a physical business or e-commerce store.

Building Blocks of International Trade Course Agenda

BBTC

Recorded Video (own time) | Live Webinar (one ea. week) | Exam (own time)

Week 1 – Foundation of Trade Compliance
  1. Logistics/Modes of Transportation
  2. Service Providers
  3. Documents for International Transaction
  4. Harmonized Tariff
  5. Valuation
  6. Recordkeeping
Week 2 – Importing to the United States
  1. Entry of Merchandise
  2. Types of Entry
  3. Enforcement & Penalties
  4. Customs
  5. Duties, taxes, & fees
Week 3 – Exporting to the United States
  1. Export Order Process
  2. Export Controls
  3. Packing/Packaging
  4. Insurance
  5. Reporting the Export
  6. Penalties
  7. Recordkeeping
Week 4 – General Trade Compliance
  1. ACE
  2. Security
  3. Incoterms
  4. Free Trade Agreements
  5. Country of Origin
  6. Risk Assessment
  7. Getting Paid
  8. Contracts & Dispute Resolution

The Building Blocks of Trade Compliance course will run for 4 weeks.
The plan for each week is as follows:

  • Participants are responsible for viewing a short video (45-90 minutes) prior to the day of the webinar of that week.
  • On Thursdays, participants will attend a 2-hour live webinar with the instructor to discuss the video (Step 1) and for Q&A.
  • The participant will take the exam on the topics discussed.
  • Steps 1-3 will be repeated for three more weeks (for a total of four weeks).

A hybrid course, also known as a blended course, uses recorded materials to be viewed by students on their own time in combination with live interactive web-based online meetings with the instructor for discussions and Q&A.

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Trudy Wilson

Nationwide instructor for Global Training Center. Trudy brings more than 25 years of practical trade compliance experience She is a Licensed Customs Broker as well as a Certified Customs Specialist.

Event Details

4-Week Program: February 3 – February 28

Includes:

  • Trade Digital Badge from GTC
  • 4-week Course Material – Recorded videos (60-90 minutes)
  • Weekly live webinar (2 hrs)
  • Exams (Take at your own time)

BBTC Weekly Schedule

Week One
– Building a Foundation Video Lesson Available
– Attend Live Office Hours Session
– Weekly Quiz Posted Submit Your Answers by Sunday

Week Two
– Importing Video Lesson Available
– Attend Live Office Hours Session
– Weekly Quiz Posted Submit Your Answers by Sunday

Week Three
 – Exporting Video Lesson Available
– Attend Live Office Hours Session
 – Weekly Quiz Posted Submit Your Answers by Sunday

Week Four
– Closing the Loop Video Available
 – Attend Live Office Hours Session
 – Weekly Quiz Posted Submit Your Answers by Sunday

👥 Hear from previous attendees:

” I really liked the live session. I enjoyed hearing a bit about everyone else and how they got where they are in the industry. There are so many different options and paths available. I really like Trudy a lot. I think she is a great presenter, very knowledgeable, and brings wonderful energy to the group. She takes what could be boring or overwhelming because of all the details; and makes it interesting and engaging.”

“This has been very educational and productive. I would recommend to anyone looking to gather more knowledge in this field.”

“Great course, I learned a lot. I will definitely recommend this course to my colleagues. Thank you all!!!”

Date: February 03, 2025

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$1,295.00

INSTRUCTOR
Trudy Wilson

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