UKGCC & Crown Agents: 2024 Training Programmes
March 28, 2023 2024-02-13 9:18UKGCC & Crown Agents: 2024 Training Programmes
UKGCC & Crown Agents: 2024 Training Programmes
INTRODUCTION
The private sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and micro businesses, are vital for a country’s economic growth. However, due to constraints in the business environment, their contribution often does not reach its full potential, especially in terms of exporting their goods to both African and other, diversified, markets. One example is UK – Ghana trade, in both directions, which has huge, as yet not fully realised, growth potential.
The UKGCC, in partnership with Crown Agents has thus introduced the following courses to support both exporters and importers:
- Export Practice And Procedures For New Exporters (Level 1- Incubation Course)
- Advanced Export Practice and Trade Finance (Level 2)
PROGRAMME ONE COURSE DETAILS
EXPORT PRACTICE AND
PROCEDURES FOR NEW EXPORTERS (LEVEL 1- INCUBATION COURSE)
Date: 10th – 12th July 2024
Venue: In-Person Cost
Limited Slots Available
PROGRAMME TWO COURSE DETAILS
ADVANCED EXPORT PRACTICE AND TRADE FINANCE (LEVEL 2)
Date: 15th – 17th July 2024
Venue: In-Person Cost
Limited Slots Available
EXPORT PRACTICE AND PROCEDURES FOR NEW EXPORTERS (LEVEL 1- INCUBATION COURSE)
Exporting is complex and technical, the rules, regulations and protocols change frequently, and international compliance requirements have become increasingly prevalent and stringent. This can be daunting for new and less experienced export professionals. The course will demystify the science of exporting.
This course enables participants to learn about the fundamentals of international trading from responding to enquiries through the contacting process to international shipping and export credit control. It is aimed at SMEs, and larger companies, who are new to exporting or need to update their knowledge base. The course addresses the four pillars of international supply chains – Commercial / Transport / Regulatory / Financial – The delivery assumes no previous knowledge whilst also providing updates for professionals who have had no recent training.
Topics will include:
- Market and customer selection and identification;
- The AfCFTA;
- Achieving export competitiveness;
- Export contracting;
- Providing an export quotation;
- The supply chain and shipping and distribution options, controlling freight costs;
- Customs and standards requirements and compliance;
- Supply chain security – trusted traders and the AEO concept;
- The export credit risk, export credit control and payment options – which one to use;
- Documentation – movement documents, origin, and commercial documents;
- Free trade agreements / EPAs and principles of preferential and non-preferential origin;
- The WTO TFA; and
- Distribution channels.
Expected Outcomes
- Gain a clear understanding of the complex and technical aspects of exporting.
- Navigate frequently changing rules, regulations, and protocols, making the learning process accessible for new and less experienced export professionals.
- Learn the fundamentals of international trading, covering the entire export process from responding to inquiries to international shipping and export credit control.
- Obtain insights on achieving export competitiveness through effective market and customer selection and identification.
- Develop a sound foundation in compliant, safe, and profitable export practices, ensuring participants are well-equipped for successful international trade operations.
COURSE DETAILS
Date: 10th – 12th July 2024
Venue: In-Person Cost
Limited Slots Available
Target Audience
- Exporters and Importers
- Customs Officials
- Small and Medium Enterprises
- Banks
- Trade organisations
- Freight Forwarders
- Government Officials
- Suppliers and Buyers
- Entrepreneurs
- Business Support Organisations
- Students and Academia
Benefits
- You will be taught by a qualified facilitator from Crown Agents
- You will qualify for Continued Professional Development (CPD) points, allowing you to demonstrate your knowledge and expertise to peers and industry professionals.
- You will have the opportunity to be mentored by an expert international trade consultant.
- You will have the opportunity to network with like-minded individuals.
- Gain an understanding of key trade and customs processes to grow your business and ensure you trade compliantly and with confidence.
ADVANCED EXPORT PRACTICE AND TRADE FINANCE (LEVEL 2)
The course is designed to guide established exporters in how to assess and enter new markets and, safely, increase export turnover. It also ensures that appropriate payment methods and financing options can be used for greater export exposure, providing confidence for growth.
The content is aimed at providing exporting companies with a knowledge base that will support export growth, and entry into new markets, whilst ensuring compliance, profitability, and security. The syllabus maintains a focus on trade finance issues and the achievement of robust credit control to minimise the risk of buyer default. The use of secure payment methods, such as the Documentary Letter of Credit, and the rules governing such products, are explained, and discussed in detail. Participants will also receive updates on critical protocols, such as Incoterms 2020, HS classifications and rules of origin.
Topics will include:
- Assessing new markets and preferential trade agreements;
- Accessing markets, and market competitiveness under AfCFTA
- Using market access databases and the IFC Trading Across Borders Indices;
- Export market research, visiting the market;
- The WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement;
- Incoterms 2020 update
- Export credit risk and credit control;
- Mitigating the credit risk;
- Selection of appropriate payment terms;
- Trade finance options – forfeiting, factoring, credit risk insurance (based on availability in Zimbabwe); and
- Payment terms – advance payment, open account, documentary collections, bills of exchange.
Expected Outcomes
- Gain expertise in assessing and entering new markets, fostering business expansion and increased export turnover.
- Acquire comprehensive knowledge to minimise export credit risk, establish robust credit control, and mitigate the risk of buyer default.
- Learn to apply secure payment methods like Documentary Letters of Credit and explore various trade finance options for successful transactions.
- Stay updated on international trade rules, compliance requirements, and protocols, ensuring adherence to global standards.
Position yourself to confidently consider new and profitable export markets with a solid knowledge base and effective market access tools.
COURSE DETAILS
Date: 15th – 17th July 2024
Venue: In-Person Cost
Limited Slots Available
Target Participants
- Exporters and Importers
- Customs Officials
- Small and Medium Enterprises
- Banks
- Trade organisations
- Freight Forwarders
- Government Officials
- Suppliers and Buyers
- Entrepreneurs
- Business Support Organisation
- Students and Academia
Benefits
- You will be taught by a qualified facilitator from Crown Agents
- You will qualify for Continued Professional Development (CPD) points, allowing you to demonstrate your knowledge and expertise to peers and industry professionals.
- You will have the opportunity to be mentored by an expert international trade consultant.
- You will have the opportunity to network with like-minded individuals.
If you would like to know more, please don’t hesitate to contact us!
Call Immaculata
+233 (0) 25 796 2441
Email
immaculata@ukgcc.com.gh
