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.
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.