Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
The Certification Board of Governors requires that all members maintain the highest levels of professional engagement and development in their industry. Therefore, keeping your certification in good standing will require an annual report to the International Trade Certification office that demonstrates you have completed 10 continuing education requirements for that calendar year. This requirement is in effect every 12 months for the life of the certification to remain in good standing.
You must complete 10 units (CEUs) annually or the certification will expire and become invalid.
General Guidelines for Continuing Education / CEU’s Awarded
Note: All CEUs are based on contact hours for global trade relevant training.
A total of 30 contact training hours = 10 CEUs
Specific Examples:
A single 60 minute webinar is equivalent to one-third (1/3) of a CEU.
Attend a 3 hour online webinar for trade compliance (3 Contact Training Hours) === 1 CEU
A 3 hour in-person training event (full event time is spent on training) === 1 CEU
Attend a 1 day in-person training event (a full 6 hours is spent on training) === 2 CEUs
Other Examples:
Enroll in and pass a 3 Credit Hour Course via CBG Approved Provider === 10 CEUs
Enroll in and pass a 1.5 Credit Hour Course via CBG Approved Provider === 5 CEUs
Specific Example: Enroll and pass 6 Week (3 Credit Hour) CEU Eligible course from Dunlap-Stone University = 10 CEUs
Where to Start for CEU Providers
The following providers of online webinars or in-person training seminars are routinely submitted for CEUs, and are a great place to start looking for professional development opportunities that will extend your certified status. Please contact the ITC via email if you are unsure as to whether or not an event will qualify for CEUs. Note: Not all CEUs are equivalent.
Bureau of Industry & Security (BIS) Annual Update Conference
Census Bureau - Automated Export System (AES) (Transition to ACE)
Department of Commerce (DOC) – International Trade Administration
Department of Homeland Security, Customs & Border Protection (CBP)
Dunlap-Stone University - Master Approved Provider
Important Steps to Completing Your Annual Report
1) Gather and scan all documentation that demonstrates completion of the continuing education training/events. After completing the CEU Application Form, you will receive an automated response with instructions to reply with your documentation attached as PDFs. You must pay the processing fee (below) the same day you submit your application.
If you are unable to submit your Annual Report and would like to request more time click here.
2) Please submit your complete annual report approximately 30-60 days before your certification expiration date to ensure ample processing time. One application per year is all that will be accepted, please do not attempt to submit your report until you have the full 10 CEUs required. If you have questions regarding what your anticipated training schedule will translate to for CEUs, please contact us via the contact form at the bottom of this page. Your payment of $25.00 (Paid below) must be paid at the same time as submission of your CEU Application.
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3) Pay the $25.00 Processing Fee:
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4) The processing time may take up to 30 days from receipt of completed report. If you would like a status update, please contact the staff via email form below with your inquiry.
5) Results will be supplied as quickly as possible.
If you have met the requirements, you will receive an email with your new expiration date and corresponding materials to that effect.
If you have not met the requirements, you will receive an email explaining what was lacking or incorrect and next steps. These are managed on an individual basis to best help certified professionals remain in compliance and not have a lapse in certification standing.