Forth Valley College have become the first and only organisation in Scotland to offer the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade’s Level 2 Award in International Trade, Customs & Logistics online course.
The College are now calling for businesses within Forth Valley and across Scotland to take advantage of the benefits of the new course.
In exclusive partnership with the Chartered Institute, FVC will launch the six week course on Tuesday 10 February 2026. The programme is designed for those new to international trade, changing careers, or looking to strengthen their trade capability. Sessions run for just 90 minutes per week, delivered over lunchtime to support working professionals.
The £328 course fee also includes Associate Membership of the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade, providing access to professional networks and industry resources, as well as the ability for those completing the course to use the AMCIEx suffix after their name.
The course also covers: Export Documents, Getting Paid, Cargo and Credit Insurance, Trade Customs, Logistics Facilitators, Methods of International Transport, and Customs Procedures and Documents.
Zak Stark, FVC’s Head of Commercial and Training Delivery, said: “We are really excited about this new course and working in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade. This course dovetails very well with the ‘growth agenda’ for Grangemouth and Falkirk, Forth Green Freeport, Scotland and the UK as a whole, and is ideal for individuals new to logistics or those working in companies that import and export goods. Learners will also gain an understanding of the rules and regulations governing international trade and benefit from a range of support materials. We are looking forward to hearing from anyone interested in applying or finding out more about the course in the coming days.”
Jamie Allan, FVC’s Global Partnership Manager who developed the partnership with the Chartered Institute, said: “This course is the ideal entry point for a number of businesses and their staff within the Forth Valley Area an wider Scotland who are already, or who are thinking of, exporting products and services internationally, allowing personnel within their business, no matter which role they perform, to gain a key understanding of the basic functions of international trade. With further progression levels available from the Chartered Institute of Export and International Trade, as well as unparalleled support, it’s something which I’d encourage people to have on their CV! Many thanks to Elaine Flynn at the Chartered Institute for her support in bringing this qualification to Scotland in partnership with FVC.”
Elaine Flynn, Stakeholder Engagement Lead, Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade, said: “We are delighted to partner with Forth Valley College as our exclusive delivery partner in Scotland for the Level 2 Introduction to International Trade qualification. This collaboration brings vital trade knowledge to the region, supporting businesses across key exporting sectors such as manufacturing, food and drink, and advanced engineering. With Scotland’s growing focus on global markets and the opportunities presented by Freeports, this course will help businesses with the skills and confidence to succeed internationally.”
For further information visit Course Details | Forth Valley College or e-mail FVC on training@forthvalley.ac.uk
