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Certification

Customs Brokers

Certification Description
The NCBFAA's Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) Certification Program is designed to assist trade professionals involved in the import industry to become experts in the current import regulations. Whether you have a broker's license or you have just a year or two of related experience, this course will provide you with a solid foundation for you to increase your industry knowledge. The CCS course will review fundamental points relevant to the importation process while delving into practical, relevant subject matter not generally tested on the formal Customs licensing exam.

Certifying Organization
The National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America
http://www.ncbfaa.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Customs Specialist Website

Certification Description
The program is built upon a set of key export regulatory requirements and legislations to provide the technical competency necessary to deliver freight forwarding services and exporting solutions. Equipped by this certification, professionals will render professional and consistent trade services that benefit their companies and clients.

Certifying Organization
The National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America
http://www.ncbfaa.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Export Specialist Website

Certification Description
An individual who has earned the distinction of Certified Exporter® (CE®) has met the international trade industry's professional proficiency standard. This individual, having demonstrated mastery of the requisite IIEI Bodies of Knowledge by passing the appropriate industry examination process, will be awarded this industry title and designation.

Certifying Organization
IIEI Certification
http://www.industrycertification.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? No
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Certified Exporter Website

Certification Description
A Certified ITAR Professional has demonstrated superior mastery of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations by successfully passing the industry examination on all aspects of the ITAR to gain this highest distinction as being ITAR certified.

Certifying Organization
IIEI Certification
http://www.industrycertification.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No

Certified ITAR Professional Website

Certification Description
The Certified Transportation Broker (CTB) Program was developed by the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) to increase the professionalism and integrity of property brokerage, meet the educational needs of brokers, and expand basic knowledge of the brokerage and transportation industry through a rigorous certification program.

Certifying Organization
Transportation Intermediaries Association
http://www.tianet.org/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified Transportation Broker Website

Certification Description
This comprehensive certification program was developed with the support of government and industry experts to specifically meet the industry demand for up-to-date, highly qualified personnel serving in the role of empowered official as an Export Compliance Officer.
With the ever increasing convergence of government security administration under the Bureau of Industry and Security, and the resulting over-lapping management of government controls to insure our nation's security, it is of utmost importance that individuals who qualify for this professional designation be proficient in both Commerce and State Department's export regulations, including: the ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations - 22 C.F.R. 120 - 130) and the EAR (Export Administration Regulations - 15 C.F.R. 730-774) and other applicable government bodies' regulations. The courses in this program meet this requirement and are constantly updated to reflect the latest changes in government regulations and regulatory enforcement.

Certifying Organization
IIEI Certification
http://www.industrycertification.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes

Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer Website

Certification Description
Demonstrates your compliance knowledge of the U.S. Customs & Border Protection's Regulations and competency as an Import Compliance Officer. The Certified U.S. Import Compliance Officer Certification develops an advanced working knowledge of importing, emphasizing compliance with U.S. Customs Regulations. Introduces terms of sale used in international trade, with a focus on all thirteen items of sale under Incoterms 2010. Demonstrates the advantages of partnering with the U.S. Government's Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Program (C-TPAT), which works with importers on how to reduce security-orientated inspections by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Instructor designs discussions and assignments to guide the student with practical applications of the C-TPAT requirements. Explains the forces that shape business ethics and explores topics of managing importation of goods into a country.

Certifying Organization
IIEI Certification
http://www.industrycertification.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified U.S. Import Compliance Officer Website

Certification Description
Demonstrates proficiency in U.S. Government import rules, regulations and processes required as an import professional overseeing the movement of goods into the U.S. Focuses on import transactions that cover documentation, configurations, legal requirements and duties. Emphasizes the responsibility and advantages to understand and comply with U.S. Customs regulations. Demonstrates a working knowledge of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule and commonly used trade terms with international sales contracts, through shorthand definitions, Incoterms, universal in the exporting and importing industry. The individual seeking this certification will earn a practical real world industry application to help secure a position as a certified import professional.

Certifying Organization
IIEI Certification
http://www.industrycertification.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified U.S. Import Professional Website

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