Export Training

Before you get on a plane and start spending serious money, it’s important to understand the export process. Fortunately, there are some great free training resources.


Export Webinars are a free resource we offer to help you learn the basics of successful exporting. They cover a range of practical business topics that you can study rapidly and on-demand. You can also test what you have learned by using the site’s quizzes and examinations.

The Exporter’s Resource Database (also hosted on the Export-U website) offers a free online library of over 200 trade publications, plus a ton of useful reference materials.

The Basic Guide to Exporting is an excellent and free publication from the U.S. Department of Commerce. This “Guide” is in fact a complete 239 page PDF book packed with tons of excellent information.

Trade Articles introduce dozens of key export topics including export basics, finance & insurance, international travel, international trading partners, market research, regulations and compliance, and shipping & logistics.

Glossary of Export Terms can help you navigate the unique terminology that is used to conduct international business.