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EUDR workshop for businesses
EUDR Legality Compliance Training Course
EUDR compliance is required by 30 December 2025, is your company prepared?
Soil Association Certification's new EU Deforestation Regulations (EUDR) training course combines self-paced online learning with a practical, in-person workshop in Bristol. The course is designed to help EU Operators and global companies across all relevant commodities to gain knowledge to navigate legality compliance with confidence. Find out more about our work across EUDR.
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EUDR Legality Hybrid Course (E-learning & In-person)
Combined e-learning and in-person workshop in Bristol on 8-9 October 2025.
Book today
We’ve designed a dynamic, accessible learning experience that:
- Brings clarity to a complex regulation
- Uses a hybrid model: Online Foundation Course followed by a 2-day in-person workshop
- Offers interactive, engaging content for all learning styles
- Allows self-paced learning
- Spans all EUDR-relevant commodities
Why join?
- By completing the Foundation Course before the in-person workshop, learners are able to grasp EUDR’s key requirements at their own pace. This knowledge is built on through the in-person workshop using presentations, discussions, and group exercises.
- Learn from Soil Association’s EUDR expert, Maggie FitzHerbert, for clear and practical guidance on EUDR requirements.
- Get support for your Due Diligence System (DDS) challenges.
How is the course structured?
Part 1:
Litmos E-Learning Course:
- Access: Participants will have access to the E-learning Foundation Course one month prior to the start of the in-person course. Learners are required to complete the online course before the two-day in-person workshop.
- Duration: Estimated completion time is between 5-7 hours.
- Support: If you have any difficulties with accessing or using the e-learning platform, our staff are here to help.
Part 2:
Two-day in-person workshop details:
- Dates: Wednesday 8th & Thursday 9th October 2025
- Duration: Two-day in-person session in Central Bristol (English).
- Audience: Small class sizes to create effective learning environment.
- Delivery: Combination of taught modules, group exercises, and Q&A sessions.
Course dates:
E-learning Access: Access will be given one month before the training. Estimated completion time is less than half a day, depending on prior knowledge of the EUDR.
Two-day in-person workshop: Wednesday 8th – Thursday 9th October 2025.
What does the course cover?
The two-day workshop provides participants with a deep dive into requirements, and practical guidance on implementing EUDR complaint Due Diligence Systems and EUDR aligned sourcing.
Topics include
- What are EUDR requirements and how do they vary in different scenarios?
- What makes a strong Due Diligence System?
- How can the latest FAQs and Guidance be interpreted?
- Self-assessment of your current state of readiness
Please note, the course is focused on legal requirements only, and does not cover certification requirements, such FSC® or PEFC requirements.
Course price:
£850 per participant
Including self-paced e-learning module followed by a 2-day workshop. Lunch and refreshments are provided.
Book your place today
Book your place on the course today, by purchasing through our online training platform.
For group bookings, or to request an invoice for the training, please email forestrytraining@soilassociation.org with your billing address and email address. We will then email you an invoice. Places are confirmed upon receipt of payment.
Additional questions
For questions relating to EUDR course content, please email responsiblesourcing@soilassociation.org