About this course
Customs and International Trade (Incoterms 2020) gives delegates a structured, practical understanding of customs procedures and valuation and incoterms 2020 rules in practice, then builds the skills to apply trade documentation, customs compliance and audits and free trade agreements and origin in real work. Procurement, logistics and supply chain courses for buyers, planners and managers building resilient, cost-effective supply.
Sessions are led by practitioners with at least 15 years in the field, and mix short input with exercises, case studies and group work, so delegates return with methods they can use straight away.
Who should attend
Procurement, logistics, warehouse, contracts and supply chain professionals. No specialist prerequisites are required for the Practitioner level; Foundation, Advanced and Executive versions are available on request.
What you will learn
- Customs procedures and valuation
- Incoterms 2020 rules in practice
- Trade documentation
- Customs compliance and audits
- Free trade agreements and origin
5-day course outline
- Day 1
Customs procedures and valuation
Concepts, standards and terminology, with a diagnostic exercise to baseline the group.
- Day 2
Incoterms 2020 rules in practice
Methods and tools explained step by step, with worked examples from real operations.
- Day 3
Trade documentation
Hands-on practice in small groups using realistic data, cases and templates.
- Day 4
Customs compliance and audits
Case studies of successes and failures, and how to apply the lessons in your organisation.
- Day 5
Free trade agreements and origin
Integration exercise, final knowledge check and a personal action plan.
10-day extended programme
The extended programme includes the full 5-day outline above, plus a second week of applied work.
- Day 6
Applied workshop: Customs procedures and valuation
Deeper practice with your own data or site examples.
- Day 7
Applied workshop: Incoterms 2020 rules in practice and trade documentation
Group exercises that combine methods from week one.
- Day 8
Field case study: Customs compliance and audits
A detailed industry case worked through from start to finish.
- Day 9
Advanced practice: Free trade agreements and origin
Tools, templates and checklists to take back to work.
- Day 10
Assessed project and presentation
Each delegate presents an improvement plan and completes the final assessment.
Upcoming classroom dates
| Dates | City | Length | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov 2026 to 6 Nov 2026 | Istanbul | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 20 Dec 2026 to 24 Dec 2026 | Cairo | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 3 Jan 2027 to 7 Jan 2027 | Riyadh | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 7 Feb 2027 to 11 Feb 2027 | Cairo | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 1 Mar 2027 to 12 Mar 2027 | London | 10 days | $6,250 |
| 18 Apr 2027 to 22 Apr 2027 | Cairo | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 3 May 2027 to 7 May 2027 | Kuala Lumpur | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 7 Jun 2027 to 18 Jun 2027 | Barcelona | 10 days | $6,250 |
| 12 Jul 2027 to 23 Jul 2027 | Dubai | 10 days | $4,450 |
| 8 Aug 2027 to 19 Aug 2027 | Riyadh | 10 days | $4,450 |
Live online sessions run every month in GCC, Europe and Asia time slots. Other dates and cities on request.
Customise this course
Change the level, language, length and format, combine it with topics from other courses or ask for topics that are not in our catalogue, and add your own case studies, site visits or exam preparation. Open this course in the customiser to see the day-by-day outline and an instant indicative fee.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Customs and International Trade (Incoterms 2020) course?
It runs as a 5-day core programme or a 10-day extended programme. The 10-day version adds a second week of workshops, case studies and an assessed project.
Where is the Customs and International Trade (Incoterms 2020) course held?
Classroom sessions run in Dubai, Istanbul, London, Kuala Lumpur and Cairo, with more cities opening to 2030. It is also available live online and in-house at your site.
Can the Customs and International Trade (Incoterms 2020) course be customised?
Yes. You can change the level, language, length from 1 to 20 days and format, add topics from other courses or new topics, and include your own case studies. Use the online customiser for an instant indicative fee.
How much does the Customs and International Trade (Incoterms 2020) course cost?
From $2,450 for 5 days in Dubai, Istanbul, Cairo or Kuala Lumpur, $3,450 in London, and $1,450 live online. In-house delivery for up to 15 delegates starts at $12,900.