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Develop the trade leaders of tomorrow with our awards and degree courses.
Ranging from school level to a Master’s degree, there’s something for everyone, no matter what stage of your career you’re at. Our courses can be taken online, alongside your work commitments, and are delivered by some of the UK’s leading trade experts to the highest academic standards – the Chartered Institute is an awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual.
Develop customs compliance and regulatory knowledge and skills, through live online teaching sessions – or choose UK Customs Academy, for self-paced elearning.
Gain the strategic and operational knowledge you need to thrive in a global trade career, covering business planning, finance, marketing, transportation and strategy.
Become a trusted source of export controls knowledge. Our courses help you streamline processes, especially in defence, aerospace and dual-use sectors.
Participants will be able to confidently apply knowledge of export control classification, licensing, and documentation in real-world trade scenarios.
Develop sector-specific or specialist skills and knowledge in areas such as excise duties, trade finance, marketing or transport and documentation. Choose the qualification that suits your specialist job role or duties.
Learners who complete a qualification with the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade or the UK Customs Academy are invited to receive their certificate at our annual graduation ceremony. Held at the iconic Mansion House in central London, this prestigious event is a chance to connect with fellow learners, meet your tutors, and celebrate your achievements with friends and family.
Teaching was not only highly interesting and well‑structured, but also genuinely inspiring. My tutor had a great way of explaining complex concepts clearly and making every topic feel engaging and relevant.
I also want to highlight the positive energy and motivation my tutor consistently brought to each session. It truly encouraged us to stay focused, complete the knowledge checks, and push ourselves to get the most out of the course.
The experience, knowledge and accompanying qualification I've gained from the Level 5: Diploma in World Customs Compliance & Regulations has laid a solid foundation for a bright career in commercial customs and compliance.
Communication from tutors has been excellent, including one-to-one sessions for queries both directly on the course content and to ask advice on how to tackle real-world problem scenarios.
The Level 5 Diploma in World Customs Compliance & Regulations helped me move my career from simply doing customs work to truly understanding the profession.
It gave me the structure and knowledge to think more strategically about international trade and compliance, enabling me to identify risks and make more informed decisions.
The Level 3: Certificate in International Trade has helped me to gain confidence in studying again and in the end gave me a clearer understanding of the complex nature of international trading.
I was unsure about returning to studying after over 20 years, the tutors and course material have made this the right choice for me.
The Level 4 Diploma in International Trade has helped me move my career from a 'job' to a profession.
It’s been like an escalator to a new level of international trade understanding. The tutors were instrumental in helping me explore what I was capable of.
The knowledge and skills I obtained from the qualifications I have achieved were instrumental in my career development.
For future students, I can attest that the investment is deeply rewarding, transforming not only your professional trajectory but also your personal outlook on the world.
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A: All study is delivered through live online learning with a designated tutor, with access to tutor support via video call, phone or messaging. Qualifications are taken solely online.
Learners can also choose to study in their own time, with comprehensive teaching materials available via the online learning campus.
A: The Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade is a recognised awarding organisation, with the majority of our qualifications recognised by Ofqual and CCEA.
Ofqual is the non-ministerial government department with jurisdiction in England, responsible for regulated qualifications that reliably indicate the knowledge, skills and understanding students have demonstrated.
CCEA is responsible for the accreditation and regulation of regulated qualifications offered in Northern Ireland (NI).
A: Yes. All our qualifications are designed to be taken alongside a busy full-time career.
A: Yes. It is a requirement to be a member. If you are not a member, student membership is paid for and applied as part of your enrolment.
Existing members must still have their qualifications and experience checked to confirm that they meet the entry requirements of the qualification.
A: Yes, international students are welcome. Our qualifications are accessed online and can be studied anywhere.
A: Advanced Learner Loans are limited to a small number of Ofqual regulated qualifications. You should check the government website for your eligibility: Advanced Learner Loan: Overview - GOV.UK
A: We have three key start points for our qualifications. These are January, May and September. However, we accept enrolments throughout the year and our administration team will inform you of your cohort start date.
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Level 3 – Foundation level
Level 4 – Intermediate level
Level 5 – Advanced level
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Yes. We offer a process called Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning. This means we can recognise relevant learning or experience you have already gained.
You can apply for this for up to two modules by completing a simple form.
As part of the process, you will need to show evidence of your previous learning. This might include certificates, training records, or a short written explanation of what you know and how you gained it.
We will review your application and let you know if this can count towards your qualification.
A: Yes, the average completion time of our qualifications is detailed on the website. You will take your assessments at the end of each module and should expect to complete your qualification within the time frame set out.
