BIFAlink January 2022

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CDS training update

comfortable with the level that each module goes into. “We understand that setting aside time to upskill ourselves can be a challenge so it was important for us to present the training in the most convenient way possible,” explained Carl Hobbis, BIFA’s Training Development Manager. “As a result, trainees have fed back their appreciation for being able to complete the course online and at their own pace. Face-to-face training “That said, users have also expressed their desire to receive face-to-face training so we would like to assure Members that classroom sessions are being reintroduced on a trial basis and the schedule of face-to-face training will be expanded from Q2 2022.” Our CDS training curriculum will not be limited to eLearning as we would also like to run a series of live events as and when legislation changes occur. The purpose of these sessions will be to ‘top up’ the knowledge gained from the eLearning training. Stay tuned for updates via our LinkedIn page! If you would like to know more about this course, including how to enrol, please visit our website (bifa.org) and head to the Training page.

After plenty of positive feedback about CDS eLearning, classroom sessions will be reintroduced on a trial basis and the schedule of face-to-face training expanded

As Members will be aware, the BIFA ASM eLearning training for the new CDS (Customs Declaration Service) launched in September 2021. The course was developed by BIFA in conjunction with leading Customs software firm Agency Sector Management (ASM) to educate users on the main differences between CHIEF and CDS. Since its introduction, the course has had over 200 enrolments and users have been sharing their valuable feedback with us. A clear highlight noted by delegates is the ‘Test Your Knowledge’ section, which enables them to check their understanding as they complete each topic. Overall, the majority commented on how interactive the course is, making it easy to

follow the content being taught. When learning about any new system the devil is in the detail; we are pleased that our users generally feel

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