AI for Trade Compliance
Professionals
A practical, hands-on series on using modern AI tools in real compliance work
3 live sessions
1 hour each, fully online
Hands-on exercises
Real trade data, real tools
Certificate included
For all who complete the series
What you'll walk away with
By the end of this series, you'll be able to:
- Use modern AI tools such as GPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini, and Perplexity effectively — beyond simple chat
- Apply AI to messy trade data, analysis, and reporting
- Recognize where AI adds real value — and where it introduces risk
- Automate parts of your workflow while maintaining appropriate oversight
- Evaluate and compare AI vendors using clear, practical criteria
- Speak confidently when your organization asks, “How should we approach AI?”
In short: you'll know how to work with AI — and you'll develop good judgment about when to trust it, when not to, and how to assess AI software responsibly.
Tools we'll work with
Throughout the series, we'll work with one or more of the following state-of-the-art AI tools:
The goal isn't to master a single tool. It's to understand how to choose the right tool for the task, and how professionals actually use these tools in practice.
Format & expectations
- Three online live sessions (1 hour each)
- Short, hands-on take-home exercises after every session
- No technical background required
- Trade compliance experience assumed
- Completely free
Participants who complete the course will receive a certificate of completion.
Who this is for
This series is designed for:
- Trade compliance professionals curious about how AI can fit into their daily work
- Teams working with trade data, documents, audits, and reporting
- Compliance managers and leaders who need to evaluate AI tools or make informed recommendations
About the instructor
Penny Chen
CEO & Co-founder, Pax AI
Penny Chen is the CEO and co-founder of Pax AI, the first AI-powered duty drawback solution.
She holds a PhD from MIT and previously worked as a research scientist at Amazon and Flexport, building algorithms for complex global supply chain problems. At Pax AI, she leads efforts to modernize duty drawback through automation, data intelligence, and compliant system design. She also advises organizations on how to introduce AI thoughtfully and responsibly.
This series reflects how Penny explains AI to trade compliance professionals who want clarity and practical skills they can actually use.
Why this series exists
As AI models continue to improve, they are becoming part of everyday work across many industries. Teams that understand how to use these tools well are seeing meaningful productivity gains.
Trade compliance is no exception.
Today, professionals in this field are increasingly expected to:
- Understand what AI can and cannot do
- Use AI to reduce manual, low-value work
- Guide teams on responsible use
- Evaluate AI vendors thoughtfully
- Contribute credible ideas to organizational AI discussions
Most AI content isn't designed for trade compliance professionals. It's often too technical, too vague, or simply a product demo. This series is designed to close that gap.
Join the Waitlist
The course will launch in late Q1 or early Q2, 2026.
If you'd like to be notified once dates are finalized, please join the waitlist below.
To keep the sessions interactive, participation will be limited to a small cohort. Waitlisted participants will receive early details and preparatory materials.