Certification Standards

Since the Certification Board of Governors (CBG) was founded, the knowledge requirements have evolved significantly. However, the basic scientific process for setting and maintaining the standards remains the same. It involves having volunteer panels of experts from industry, academia and governments provide guidance on the knowledge content and the proficiency standards. Careful attention is focused on the validity and reliability of each of the testing instruments developed. This insures that the examinations accurately measure the knowledge and proficiency requirements set forth by the Ethics & Professional Standards Committee.

A person holding any international trade certification will have satisfactorily passed an appropriate examination to demonstrate mastery of knowledge requirements and code of ethics as set forth by the Certification Board of Governors' Ethics & Professional Standards Committee.

View Certification Standards Knowledge Requirements for:

Certified Exporter ®
Certified International Trade Documentation Specialist ®
Certified International Trade Logistics Specialist ®
Certified International Trade Marketing Specialist ®
Certified International Trade Finance Specialist ®
Certified International Trade Professional ®
Certified International Trade Manager ®
Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer ®
Certified International Trade Law Specialist ®

The Certification Board of Governors, through actions of its Ethics & Professional Standards Committee, reserves the sole right to change the knowledge requirements for any certification standard as it deems appropriate, following the CBG's established policies, with proper notification through CBG's official publications and announcements.

In addition to the body of knowledge requirements set forth here, each certification requires*:

*Verifiable industry experience.
*Individuals must complete the requisite course of study from an approved provider to qualify to sit for an examination.
*Current Membership status
*Adherence to industry code of ethics.
*Letter(s) of recommendation.

*Note: See individual program sheets for specific certification's exact requirements.

 

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