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The Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade is a proud partner and member of the Aluminium Federation (ALFED).
Established by Royal Charter, the Chartered Institute is critical in shaping and empowering UK trade. Through this strategic partnership, we provide ALFED members with enhanced access to our networks, leading export expertise and guidance tailored to the aluminium industry. Enquire now about our services or read on to find out more.
Co-developed short guidance tailored to your sector’s international trade challenges.
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Access joint ALFED-Chartered Institute webinars on trade issues, including CBAM, scrap tariffs and export controls.
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The Chartered Institute’s experts contribute to ALFED trade committee discussions and co-sign responses to UK Government consultations.
ALFED can connect its member companies, particularly SMEs, with our trade specialists for advice on market expansion and customs readiness.
Start benefiting from this partnership right now. Download your copy of our free introductory guide: Building Customs Confidence.
While some Chartered Institute tools and resources are freely available to ALFED members, tailored support or ongoing advisory services may incur additional fees.
We can navigate global trade, together
The Chartered Institute’s Advisory Services, such as our Customs Advisory Practice and Export Controls Practice, can embed long-lasting export capability in your team.
Get in-depth, practical guidance from our world-renowned experts on how to trade compliantly and effectively. Equipped with real-world experience and deep industry knowledge, our advisors offer objective, specialist advice to support your business in navigating complex trade regulations.
Navigate the complexities of exporting with one of our trade and customs experts by your side. Explore our three levels of advisory service.
Chartered Institute Business Members save up to 25% on our advisory services.
Get fast answers to your most pressing trade compliance questions in a focused session lasting up to two hours.
A comprehensive review of your trade operations to uncover compliance gaps and present actionable recommendations.
Get high-level guidance and long-term strategic solutions with our Strategic Insights Advisory, the premier offering from our Advisory Practices.
Build the trade leaders of tomorrow
Real trade mastery comes from experience, and that’s exactly what our academy delivers. From industry-recognised customs qualifications and training to five-star rated apprenticeships, we equip your team with the skills to make an impact.
Led by international trade experts, our courses are practical, hands-on and designed to bridge the gap between learning and doing. Choose from live online sessions, in-house, bespoke and flexible e-learning options, all designed to help your people drive real-world results.
Confidently navigate the complexities of aluminium trade, and remain resilient in this increasingly complex global market. Explore our range of training solutions, led by our world-class customs and trade experts.
Become a Chartered Institute Business Member to enjoy an exclusive 20% discount on our training courses.
Aluminium producers often engage in substantial transformation processes like rolling, alloying or coating. This raises important origin questions under FTAs like the UK-EU TCA or CPTPP and even under non-preferential rules of origin. Learn about the intricacies of rules of origin and their implications for your trade at our practical workshop or our half-day course.
Some aluminium products are considered dual-use. This course will provide insights into the classification and control of dual-use goods and technology and explore methods and best practices for robust compliance programmes. By exploring best practices and understanding your responsibilities as an exporter, you can mitigate any non-compliance risks when audited.
This course helps you identify whether your product requires an export licence to be sold overseas and learn how to apply for one online. The process for getting a licence and the different types of licences will be explained, as well as the compliance requirements for shipments to different export regions.
ALFED members need to be aware of the customs rules and processes that govern cross-border trade. This course guides you through all the procedures and documents businesses need to understand and complete in order to trade compliantly and with confidence.
Drive professional development in your team, with awards and certificates from Level 2 to 7 (Master’s). Choose from a range of customs and exporting topics, learning from the deep industry knowledge of our expert trainers.
Export controls and compliance regulations have become increasingly complex due to evolving UK and international trade laws, heightened security concerns, and geopolitical shifts. Understand and navigate complex export regulations, mitigating risk and improving efficiency for your business, with this Ofqual-regulated qualification.
Our Level 4: Export Controls Award imparts in-depth export controls capability, covering Incoterms, AEO Accreditation and US Export Controls. Become a master in complex export controls rules and regulations, driving compliance and success for your organisation.
This course introduces key aspects of customs compliance, including classification, origin, valuation and completing export declarations.
By the end of the Ofqual-regulated award, the customs practitioner will feel confident working in an international trade environment, with an understanding of the resources available to effectively manage customs risk.
This Ofqual-regulated qualification embeds custom mastery into your team, creating the trade leaders of tomorrow. It contains six modules of learning covering key aspects of customs compliance, including Customs Special Procedures, Introduction to Incoterms, Moving Goods Under Transit, Valuation and Advanced Exporting.
Membership of the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade is an industry-recognised representation of your trade capability and commitment to excellence.
As a Business Member, you and your team would enjoy access to exclusive learning opportunities to support continued professional development. You’d also enjoy priority access to our networking events, unlimited access to our full library of trade resources, and exclusive access to our trade helpline – get the expert answers you need, when you need them!
Empower your team and elevate your trade. Build your team’s international trade capability for long-term success, with Chartered Institute Business Membership.
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Our Business Members increasingly turn to our trade and customs helpline for support with export controls, customs documentation and overseas customs, to name just a few. You must become a Business Member to enjoy this exclusive benefit.
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Engage in our quarterly SIGS, including groups dedicated to export controls and to customs, to exchange knowledge and experiences during peer discussions – share and gain insights, tips and expertise, and build invaluable connections.
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Build upon your customs and export knowledge with our bite-sized Lunchtime Learning sessions. Ideal for busy teams, they equip our members with practical advice and tips.
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Unlock the power of compliance with our member-exclusive toolkits. Adhere to the latest regulations, streamline your compliance processes and gain a competitive edge. Become a member to unlock our Customs Declaration Service (CDS) toolkit now.
The challenge within this profession is staying on top of ever-changing legislation and regulations. The Chartered Institute is an excellent partner, not just for training courses, but also by providing helpful tools like webinars and special interest groups.
Through my membership of the Chartered Institute – an organisation dedicated to supporting those who work in exporting and importing – I have access to expertise and industry best-practice vital to keep me and my business informed and operating at the top of our game.
Friendly and knowledgeable trainer. Any questions asked the tutor answered, and if not known, they asked colleagues and answers were provided. Course contained a lot of information and very thorough in everything covered.
The tutor was very lovely, she explained everything clearly. Particularly when discussing the composite export health certificates, which is a bit more complicated, so very helpful! The course was well structured and allowed for questions in between so was at a good pace!
Studying with the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade has been valuable in increasing my knowledge and understanding of the complexities of international trade.
Modules cover all important aspects of trading internationally and cover key facts in detail while putting them into context using real-life examples. These are qualifications that employers recognise and value and obtaining these qualifications has greatly assisted my career.
The Advanced Certificate in International Trade qualification has been a great platform in order for me to enhance my skills and update my knowledge. This has been incredibly important for maintaining my credibility for assisting and supporting our companies with their international ambitions.
We have the Chartered Institute to thank for marking our card. Your help resulted in millions of pounds of business being maintained and secured.
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