EXPORT COMPLIANCE TRAINING
Equip your teams to manage export risks and protect your international operations.
Our specialized training helps your company build a strong compliance culture, reduce risk, and meet global regulatory requirements. With enforcement intensifying and penalties reaching hundreds of millions of euros, investing in your team’s capabilities is no longer optional—it’s essential.
Why invest in export compliance training ?
A common misconception persists: “My product isn’t intended for military use, so it’s not controlled.” This is false. Classification is based on technical capabilities—performance, precision, materials—not intended use. Our training helps you understand this critical distinction.
Training is one of the most effective tools for preventing regulatory violations, strengthening internal controls, and keeping cross-border operations running smoothly. As authorities increase their scrutiny, your people need to understand the rules that apply to every transaction.
With our specialized training programs, you can:
- Give your staff practical, current knowledge they can apply immediately
- Reduce legal and operational risks across departments—from sales to HR and R&D
- Build internal expertise tailored to your business model and target markets
- Strengthen awareness of U.S. regulations (ITAR, EAR), European rules, and Asian frameworks
- Create a lasting compliance culture through clear, repeatable processes
Looking for a tailored training plan for your internal teams?
Our experience in export control awareness
With over 30 years of experience—including building and leading Thales’s international export control structure—we’ve trained tens of thousands of professionals at dozens of companies across aerospace, defense, high technology, artificial intelligence, quantum and nuclear.
Our mission: make complex regulations accessible to all stakeholders. Export control can seem intimidating. That’s why our teaching approach emphasizes real-world cases and practical scenarios tailored to your industry.
Whether you’re a startup discovering your first obligations, a mid-sized company structuring your processes, or a large group harmonizing practices across divisions, we adapt our approach to your level of maturity.
Need advice tailored to your industry?
How we deliver our training modules
We offer targeted modules for every function. Each session combines regulatory theory with hands-on exercises drawn from real situations.
Fundamentals and regulatory overview
Export control onboarding:
Introduction to core principles, business impacts, and common pitfalls that can block your shipments
French and EU regulatory overview:
Comprehensive look at French and European regulations, including the dual-use regulation
Introduction to U.S. regulations:
Key requirements regarding ITAR/EAR, obligations, and extraterritorial reach affecting European companies
Introduction to Asian regulations:
Overview of the main regulatory frameworks in India, Korea, Japan, and China
Classification and determination of the applicable control regime
FR/EU/US classification principles:
Methodology for classifying software, hardware and services.
ECCN classification:
How to determine and apply ECCN codes operationally
Consequences of military classification:
Impacts and associated obligations
Licenses and Export Authorizations
License types overview:
Individual, general and global licenses – use cases and best practices.
Compliance implementation & internal organization
Building an Internal Compliance Program (ICP):
How to construct a robust ICP aligned with regulatory expectations
Function‑specific training
Training for sales, procurement, HR, legal, R&D, or product teams:
Focus on export control issues for business and purchasing teams.
How we deliver our training modules
Training is one of the most powerful tools to avoid regulatory breaches, strengthen internal control, and ensure smooth cross-border operations.
Want to customize a module for you teams?
FAQ
Export compliance training
Do all employees need training?
Not everyone needs the same level of knowledge, but all staff involved in international activities should receive at least basic awareness training.
How long is each module?
From 1 hour (introductory sessions) to 1–2 days (advanced workshops), depending on the topic and audience.
Is remote training possible?
Yes. We offer in-person, hybrid, and fully online training options.
Can you adapt the content to our company?
Absolutely. We analyze your context to create practical cases that apply directly to your business.
Ready to build your Export Control Training plan?
Whether you're creating your first training program or updating an existing one, we can help you develop a structured, sustainable approach. Our goal: to make you autonomous in managing your regulatory obligations.