Specialisation Programme
Participation Fee
1.499 £
Duration
12 Weeks
Scope
Specialisation Training Curriculum
Format
%80 Online / %20 Physical
What you'll gain from Specialisation Programme
International Trade School of London (ITSL) was established for those who wish to acquire international trade as a profession and is the world’s first and only school dedicated to international trade. ITSL’s teaching method encompasses both the theoretical foundation of international trade and desk‑based as well as field‑based applications.
ITSL enables individuals or companies engaged in international trade to experience every step of the trade process—from finding customers to customs clearance, from letters of credit to correspondence—within the specialist training, allowing them to enter the market several steps ahead.
Beyond a typical international trade course, the specialist programme’s core aim is to equip participants with international trade as a profession, thereby contributing to the growth of qualified talent in the trade sector.
- Individuals 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
- With ITSL instructors’ knowledge, experience and network in the international trade sector, you start several steps ahead of the competition.
- Instead of spending years learning the crucial details of international trade across various companies, you gain time by learning them hands‑on through an accelerated, specialised curriculum.
- You can begin your international trade career without the need for an internship, gaining accelerated experience by encountering numerous trade processes during the programme’s practical components. This experience will significantly boost your rapid advancement and success in the trade sector.
- By combining your foreign‑language skills with trade expertise, you can convert them into income, whether in your own business or through bonuses at your workplace.
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Practical Application During Training
Within the International Trade Specialist Training, the concepts taught are put into practice. For example, after the theoretical instruction on product market research, each participant conducts a market research exercise tailored to a different product. The same 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 lasting business relationships.
Field Visits
Field applications are where theoretical knowledge meets practice. Understanding how international trade operates—from customs to ports—through observation on real projects leads to lasting learning. Throughout the course, you will have field 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 essential details of international trade in a simple, 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
International Trade Policies
- 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
- 064Number of Lessons
Export‑Focused Market Research & Target Market Identification (Practical)
Detailed International Trade Analysis of the UK, Europe and the World
- 074Number of Lessons
Detailed Import Analysis of the UK
Opportunities for Companies in the UK & European Markets
- 081Number of Lessons
Market Entry Strategies
- 096Number of Lessons
Techniques for Finding Customers in Export
Customer Acquisition Practices for the European Market
Methods for Finding Suppliers in Import
- 102Number of Lessons
Commercial Intelligence (Practical)
- 111Number of Lessons
International Marketing Methods (Product, Price, Distribution, Promotion)
- 122Number of Lessons
Customer Communication Methods and Relationship Management in International Trade (Case Studies)
Creating a Tailored Corporate Communication Story for Companies
- 132Number of Lessons
Case Studies Specific to Participants' Companies' Products
- 141Number of Lessons
Company Incorporation Processes Specific to the UK
- 151Number of Lessons
Correspondence and Negotiation Techniques in International Trade
- 161Number of Lessons
Artificial Intelligence Applications in International Trade
- 171Number of Lessons
International Trade English
- 181Number of Lessons
International Trade Culture
- 192Number of Lessons
Developing Export Strategy and Export Management
- 202Number of Lessons
E‑Export
- 211Number of Lessons
Exam (for Certification)
- 222Number of Lessons
Field Visit
- 234Number of Lessons
Networking
What are the requirements for applying to ITSL?
- Possess at least basic spoken proficiency in a foreign language
- Successfully pass the admission interview
Planned Seasons
- Weekday Daytime Group
- Weekday Evening Group
- Weekend Group
Participation Fee
1.499 £
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. Those employees may leave the firm after a few years. ITSL graduates are valuable because they meet the demand for trade‑savvy, multilingual personnel quickly and without knowledge gaps.
- 02
Graduates proficient in market research, customer acquisition techniques and commercial intelligence methods—covered in the specialist curriculum—can rapidly enhance a company’s international trade capabilities.
- 03
ITSL graduates constitute a qualified talent pool for firms seeking to develop their own trade staff or looking for highly knowledgeable trade professionals.
- 04
It enables the children of owners or the second‑third‑fourth generations of family businesses to acquire the practical knowledge and experience needed before taking roles in the companies’ trade departments.
Things People Wonder About
ITSL offers weekday daytime, weekday evening, and weekend groups. Planned training dates: November 2026 - January 2027.
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