Training

We deliver a range of training courses that are available to ICA members and non-members.

why choose us?

ICA training has provided an excellent grounding for many of today’s leaders and influential players in the cotton world.  The training offers you an ideal development opportunity.  You gain access to important and practical training, the learning can be transferred back to your workplace, which has a positive impact on your organisation and the industry as a whole - helping to boost trade, growth and promote good trading practice.

what training can we provide?

You can choose from the following training packages:

Complete Cotton provides you with a unique opportunity to learn about the complexities of the cotton industry from some of the world’s leading professionals. Aimed at individuals of all ages from the cotton community, or those new to the industry, it focuses on all aspects of the raw cotton trade - including cotton markets, trading, arbitration, contract law, finance and risk management. Click here for more details.

ICA arbitrator training is internationally recognised in the cotton community and will provide you with an introduction to the basic principles of the ICA technical arbitration process.  The course is open to ICA members and non-members and is available as a FREE download from our website.  To sit the exam, there is a cost equivalent to £100 GBP + VAT.  On successful completion and after being elected as an ICA Full or Associate Member, with at least five years' experience in the cotton trade, you will have the opportunity to be included on the ICA list of official arbitrators and be eligible to sit on technical appeal committees, accept appointments and offer your services as an ICA arbitrator.  Click here for more details.