Accelerated International Trade Specialist Training
Designed specifically for those with limited time during the summer term, this accelerated specialist program equips you with international trade as a profession, from theory to field practice.
Participation Fee
1.999 £
Duration
4 Weeks
Scope
Accelerated Specialist Training Curriculum
Format
80% Online / 20% In-person
What you'll gain from Accelerated International Trade Specialist Training
International Trade School of London (ITSL) is the world’s first and only school dedicated to those who wish to acquire international trade as a profession. ITSL’s teaching method covers both the theoretical foundations of international trade and desk‑based as well as field‑based practice. For individuals with limited time, an accelerated specialist programme is offered exclusively during the summer term.
ITSL enables individuals or companies engaged in international trade to enter the sector several steps ahead by experiencing every stage of the trade process—from finding customers and customs clearance to letters of credit and correspondence—within the specialist training.
Beyond a standard international trade course, the core aim of the specialist training, enriched with practical processes, is to equip participants with trade as a profession and contribute to the growth of skilled human resources in the international trade sector.
- Individuals with limited time who want to learn international trade during the summer term
- People with sufficient spoken foreign‑language skills who are also interested in international trade
- Second‑ or third‑generation representatives of companies
- Managers
- University students
- Recent graduates
- Professionals with active careers in international trade
- Those who wish to start their own international trade business
- Individuals currently building a career in a different role who want to transition into international trade positions
- Managers seeking to recruit export or international trade staff for their companies
- You start the sector several steps ahead, leveraging ITSL instructors’ knowledge, experience, and network in international trade.
- You save time by learning the critical details of international trade through a fast‑track, hands‑on curriculum instead of years of on‑the‑job experience across multiple companies.
- Without the need for internships, newcomers can begin their trade careers by experiencing numerous trade processes during the programme’s practical components, gaining an accelerated hands‑on experience that significantly accelerates career progression and success.
- By combining your foreign‑language skills with trade expertise, you can convert them into income, whether in your own business or through bonuses in your employer’s operations.
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Practice During Training
Within the Accelerated International Trade Specialist Training, the concepts taught are put into practice. For example, after a theoretical lesson on product market research, each participant conducts a market research exercise for a distinct product. This approach is applied to every topic covered. Assignments are monitored through hands‑on implementation.
International Trade Networking
Doing a job right starts with connecting with the right people. During the specialist programme, events are organised that give you the chance to meet and interact directly with industry leaders and insiders. These meetings enable you to learn current trends in international trade, share real‑world experiences, and build long‑lasting business relationships.
Site Visits
The place where theoretical knowledge is turned into practice is through field applications. Understanding how international trade operates—from customs to ports—becomes more lasting when observed on real projects. Throughout the course, you will have site visits that allow you to observe customs procedures, port operations, and the logistics chain on‑site.
Marketing and commercial intelligence focused curriculum
There is an educational process that presents all necessary details of international trade in a simple and practical manner that a complete beginner can understand. The curriculum focuses on marketing and commercial intelligence, and is outlined below.
- 012Number of Lessons
Analysis of the Training Participants' Audience
Current International Trade Situation of the World and the UK
Introduction to International Trade and Core Concepts
- 022Number of Lessons
Documents Used in International Trade
Business Models in International Trade
- 032Number of Lessons
Delivery Terms in International Trade (Incoterms)
- 042Number of Lessons
Payment Methods in International Trade
- 052Number of Lessons
Letter of Credit Applications (Case Studies)
Trade Credit Insurance Applications
- 062Number of Lessons
Export‑Focused Market Research & Target Market Identification (Practical)
- 071Number of Lessons
Market Entry Strategies
- 086Number of Lessons
Techniques for Finding Export Customers
Customer Acquisition Practices for the European Market
Methods for Finding Suppliers in Import
- 092Number of Lessons
Commercial Intelligence (Practical)
- 101Number of Lessons
International Marketing Methods (Product, Price, Distribution, Promotion)
- 112Number of Lessons
Customer Communication Methods and Relationship Management in International Trade (Case Studies)
Creating a Tailored Corporate Communication Story for Companies
- 122Number of Lessons
Case Studies Specific to Participants' Companies' Products
- 131Number of Lessons
Company Incorporation Processes Specific to the UK
- 141Number of Lessons
Correspondence and Negotiation Techniques in International Trade
- 151Number of Lessons
Artificial Intelligence Applications in International Trade
- 161Number of Lessons
International Trade Culture
- 172Number of Lessons
Developing Export Strategy and Export Management
- 181Number of Lessons
Exam (for Certification)
- 191Number of Lessons
Site Visit
- 202Number of Lessons
Networking
What are the requirements for applying to ITSL?
- Possess at least conversational proficiency in one foreign language
- Successfully pass the admission interview
Planned Seasons
- June 2027
- July 2027
- August 2027
Participation Fee
1.999 £
Advantages for Companies Using ITSL
- 01
Companies engaged in international trade often spend months—or even years—training staff who have language skills but lack trade knowledge. Graduates who develop these skills may leave the firm after a few years. ITSL alumni are valuable for meeting the demand for trade‑savvy, multilingual personnel quickly and without knowledge gaps.
- 02
Graduates proficient in and having applied market research, customer acquisition techniques, and commercial intelligence methods—core components of the specialist curriculum—can rapidly enhance a company’s international trade capabilities.
- 03
ITSL alumni constitute a qualified talent pool for firms that wish to develop their own trade staff or are seeking highly skilled trade professionals.
- 04
It enables the children of business owners or the second‑, third‑, and fourth‑generation members of family firms to acquire the practical knowledge and experience needed before taking roles in the company’s trade department.
Things People Wonder About
ITSL offers weekday daytime and weekend groups. Scheduled training dates: June 2027, July 2027 and August 2027.
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