The Export Council of Australia (ECA) has developed a program that can help you build your capacity and capability to become a confident participant in the world of international business.

Whether you’re just starting out on your international journey or you’re a seasoned professional you can follow the ECA’s pathway to international success.

The ECA has launched a new suite of workshops, which focus in more detail on specific topic areas.

Book now and update your international business skills.

Export Procedures and Documentation Course (*last course)

Having skills and knowledge in export procedures and staff trained in export documentation is crucial for any company doing or planning to do business overseas.

• Topics include: The Export Life Cycle, Terms of Trade, Export Documentation requirements, Packaging and supply chain management, Marine Insurance and role of Australian Government 
• Further info on dates and locations below

International Payments and Understanding Documentary Credits Course (*last course)

This workshop will help all importers or exporters to obtain essential information on how to use letters of credit as a safe payment method for handling overseas transactions.

• Topics include: International payment options including letters of Credit, Terms of Trade, procedural process for creating a documentary credit, problems that can be faced with letters of credit, implications of uniform customs and practice (UCP600), how credit insurance can help trade safely and commercial contracts and letter of credit.
• Further info on dates and locations below

Import Procedures and Documentation Course

There are many opportunities for companies and individuals to profit through importing. No matter what you are importing, you need to make sure you fully understand the import process.

• Topics include: Understand the Trade Life Cycle and how it relates to your import business, how to develop an import plan, Terms of Trade, import documentation, how to manage import risks and the role of a freight forwarder
• Further info on dates and locations below

COURSE DATES BY STATE

Melbourne

Export Procedures and Documentation Course (FULL)
Date: Wednesday, March 2 – Thursday, March 3
Venue: Level 2, 710 Collins St, Melbourne

Times: 9am-5pm
Register: Click here to register

Import Procedures and Documentation
Date: Tuesday, March 8
Venue: Level 40, 140 William St, Melbourne
Times: 9am-5pm

Register: Click here to register 

International Payments and Understanding Documentary Credits
Date: Tuesday, March 22
Venue: Level 27, 101 Collins St, Melbourne

Times: 9am-5pm

Register: Click here to register

Adelaide

Export Procedures and Documentation
Date: Wednesday March 9, Thursday, March 10
Venue: Level 24, Westpac House, 91 King William Street, Adelaide
Times: 9am-5pm
Register: Click here to register

Sydney

International Payments & Documentary Credits
Date: Tuesday, March 15
Venue: Level 26, 44 Market St, Sydney
Times: 9am-5pm
Register: Click here to register

Import Procedures and Documentation
Date: Tuesday, March 22
Venue: Level 56, MLC Building, 19-29 Martin Place, Sydney
Times: 9am-5pm
Register: Click here to register 

Perth

Export Procedures and Documentation
Date: Wednesday, March 23 – Thursday, March 24
Venue: Level 11, Brookfield Place. 125 St Georges Terrace, Perth
Times: 9am-5pm
Register: Click here to register

Brisbane

International Payments and Understanding Documentary Credits
Date: Thursday, March 17
Venue: Level 3, 400 George Street, Brisbane
Times: 9am-5pm

Register: Click here to register

e-commerce in China 101 (*New Course)
Date: Wednesday, March 23
Venue: Level 3, 400 George Street, Brisbane
Times: 9am-5pm
Register: Click here to register

Should ongoing assistance be required, the ECA can provide mentoring and consultation services post-training.

To have a confidential, no obligation discussion about your training, needs, call Gemma Kingsford-Smith on 02 8243 7430 or email: gemmakingsfordsmith@export.org.au

Or contact Export Council CEO Lisa McAuley on: 0430 172458 or lisamcauley@export.org.au or ECA’s state representatives:

• VIC: Call Collins Rex, Head of Product Development on 0410 447 782 or email: collinsrex@export.org.au
• QLD: Call Richelle Ward, Special Projects, Media & Communications Manager on 07 3514 3134 or email: richelleward@export.org.au
• WA: Call Tanya Yakovlev, WA State Manager on 08 9201 0331 or email: tanyayakovlev@export.org.au