EUDR Foundation training course

EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) Foundation Training Course - Online

• Course overview

  The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is a complex and evolving piece of legislation that will require companies to demonstrate that their products are free from deforestation. This self-paced online training course is designed to help professionals across all sectors gain the knowledge and confidence to navigate EUDR compliance.

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What will I learn?

• Module 1: Briefly introduce the work of Soil Association
• Module 2: Contextualise EUDR in relation to the importance of forests and the human activities causing forest loss.
• Module 3: Learn the overarching aims and scope of the regulation.
• Module 4: Learn how EUDR evolved from timber regulations, and their similarities and differences.
• Module 5: Explore the applicability of EUDR requirements according to various factors, such as your company size, activity, and your place in the supply chain.
• Module 6: Explore the Articles of the EUDR to learn what is required for compliance.
• Module 7: To understand the process of submitting Due Diligence Statements though the online platform TRACES NT.

Who is the course for? 

• Any individual or organisation seeking clarity on EUDR requirements
• Companies operating in the EU or selling products into the EU
• The course covers all EUDR commodities, and is suitable for individuals at all knowledge levels, from beginner to expert

Please note, all courses focus on legal requirements only, and does not cover certification requirements, such FSC® or PEFC requirement.

Time to complete the course:

The course will take approximately 3-5 hours to complete but may vary according to how familiar the participant is with EUDR subject matter.

If the EUDR changes, will we provide updated training?

Yes! Our mission is to support companies on their journey to responsible and legal sourcing of all forest risk commodities. Once you have purchased our training, you will keep full access for 12 months. During this time, we are committed to revising the course contents so you will continue to have access to the most up to date resources. Course update alerts will be communicated over email.

Why choose Soil Association Certification

Soil Association Certification have over 10 years experience in Due Diligence Systems, including training, verification, and certification. We have been supporting businesses and providing training on EUDR since 2023.

Feedback from other attendees

1. "I found the course to be very well structured."

   "It broke down the scope and requirements into digestable sections. I think it allowed every business type to understand their requirements and obligations. It has really helped me to map out a roadmap and to communicate expectations across the business."

2. "The course was very well designed."

   "Given how little detail there is in the regulation and how complicated it is, the course was very well designed and made me understand a lot more about where our responsibilities as a company lie and how we should go about setting up our own due diligence systems."

3. "Really engaging."

   "There was a great balance of being given information with chances to put the info into context with worked through examples."

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  Course price: £175 + VAT
  
  This includes full access to our e-learning platform for 12 months. During this time, we are committed to revising the course contents so you will continue to have access to the most up to date resources

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Find out about our other EUDR training opportunities, including in-person workshops and bespoke training.

Additional questions

For questions relating to the course, please email responsiblesourcing@soilassociation.org