NEW! EU Customs & Trade
Compliance
CPD programme

Knowledge is essential to stay ahead of the competition, ensure
lean supply chains, sound risk management and smooth cross-
border movement of goods. Join the Continuous Professional
Development (CPD) programme!

Deliver value
with professionalism

EU Customs & Trade
Compliance CPD programme


Guided self-learning for all supply chain actors who aim to ensure the smooth cross-border movement of goods in an ever-changing environment.

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WHAT

Access to a constantly growing knowledge base created by experts; weekly EU law news
Assignments that help you embed the knowledge
Exchange of know-how with programme participants from different countries
Motivating credit system for graduating with distinction

WHO

Those who deal with customs in:

Import/export companies (logistics, finance, procurement, sales and other departments)
Logistics service providers (transport, forwarding, customs warehouse, etc.)
Customs brokerage companies
Providers of legal and consulting services

HOW

Guided self-learning based on the learning material on CustomsClear - articles and videos
Peer-to-peer learning - exchange any time individually and at bimonthly sessions
Earn credits for the completion of assignments
Be awarded a CPD certificate at the end of the year

CPD Certification System

The system is based on credits awarded for the completion of assignments

Assignment

Submission

Credits

Participation in the bimonthly session

-

3

Contributions that show that you have studied the learning material

During the bimonthly session

2

Completion of a practical task (relevant to your work) before the meeting and sharing the results

During the bimonthly session

5


Total

10

Evaluation at the end of 2024

Credits

55-65*

35-54

0-34

*5 additional credits for active participation

Certificate

With distinction

Certificate



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How does the EU Customs and Trade Compliance CPD programme help to ensure compliance within the company?

Import and export companies operate in an extremely complex and constantly changing legal environment. Many of them invest a lot of effort and resources in complying with customs and trade regulations, but these efforts tend to fall short of the desired results.

The weakest link in the risk management process is usually "qualified personnel in the departments most affected and regular training of the employees and managers involved". The CPD programme addresses precisely this challenge.

It ensures continuous learning and up-to-date knowledge through the extensive library available, the constant influx of new content, weekly legal updates and discussions within the CPD group. Participants also receive in-depth knowledge for their daily practice from the programme leaders.

How can I gain a general understanding of EU customs and trade compliance in order to take part in the CPD programme?

If you are new to customs and trade compliance or have only a fragmentary knowledge, we recommend that you take the EU Customs Clearance and Trade Compliance course before taking part in the CPD programme. This course will provide you with the necessary systematic background knowledge.

How much time do I have to dedicate to completing the CPD programme with distinction?

Please plan about one hour per week to update your knowledge by reading the weekly EU legal news and studying new or other learning materials of your choice.

Who can I contact if I have a question or need support during the programme?

You can contact the programme coordinator or the programme leaders.

Will I receive the certificate if I start the CPD programme later in the year?

Yes, you will receive a certificate for the period during which you participated in the CPD programme and for the credits earned.

Is the certificate verified by an official organisation?

The certificate is verified by the Customs Knowledge Institute and CustomsClear. In the EU, there is no government recognition or standard for a Customs and Trade Compliance CPD programme.

Who are the founders of the CPD programme?

The CPD programme was developed by CustomsClear, the customs and trade compliance knowledge platform, and the Customs Knowledge Institute, the network of customs and trade compliance experts.

Pricing

Pay as you go

Monthly

Individual monthly plan

129 €/mo

Charged monthly

Choose this plan if you want to pay on monthly basis.

VAT not included

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Yearly

Individual yearly plan

save 42%

75 €/mo

Charged yearly

Pay for year in advance and save 42%.

VAT not included

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For Teams

Yearly plan for the team

199 €/mo

Charged yearly

Choose this plan if you want to enrol your entire team.

VAT not included

All plans include 

Full access to the latest and most up-to-date articles written by industry experts and academics
Access to EU's largest customs-related content delete library, including videos
Experts-led knowledge assessments & continuous professional development programme (CPD) 

Feedback

“The value of the CPD programme is very clear. The legal environment is highly complex and constantly changing. Not knowing what you're doing means a high risk of non-compliance. What's more, it saves time - learning on your own would take much longer.”

Thomas Knebel, CPD programme participant
Trade Compliance Officer, Sandvik Group, Sweden

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