Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer® - Knowledge Requirements:

The following topics are defined as within this body of knowledge and are reflected in the knowledge assessment requirements stated for this certification. A person holding this certification will have satisfactorily passed an examination  that demonstrates a high degree of knowledge of these topics and knowledge requirements. Score 75% or higher on examination. Continuing Education Requirement: The Certification Board of Governors has set the further requirement that before an individual reaches their expiration date, all Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officers'® must have completed 10 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) each year to maintain certification.

Industry Standard: (1) Demonstrate current knowledge and usage of US export compliance regulations, concepts and processes. (2) Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of export documentation for EAR, ITAR and other regulations for goods requiring a validated license. (3) Demonstrate an understanding of the industry's professional code of ethics:

Topic: EAR - Export Administration Regulations	Knowledge Demonstrated
Role of the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)	To have an understanding of the duties and responsibilities of the BIS and its legal authority.
Scope of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)	To gain appreciation and understanding of scope of activities the EAR.
EAR Control Lists	To possess a working knowledge of the various EAR control lists.
EAR License Exceptions	To know the exceptions to BIS license requirements.
EAR Special Reporting Requirements	To possess a working knowledge of the various EAR special reporting requirements set forth by the BIS.
Embargoes and Special Controls	To know the general underlying reasons for BIS embargoes and special controls used for enforcement.
EAR License Application Processing and Issuance	To understand the application process for shipments that requires an EAR license.
EAR Export Clearance Requirements	To know and appreciate the EAR clearance requirements and procedures.
Restrictive Trade Practices and Boycotts	To know the common trade restrictive practices.
EAR Record Keeping	To have a working knowledge of all forms used by the BIS in maintaining compliance with the EAR.
EAR Terms and Definitions	To know the common terms used in the BIS to communicate and enforce EAR policy.
EAR Forms	To know the major EAR forms and their usage.
Bureau of Industry and Security web site	To know how to navigate the BIS's web site to find updated control lists. To be able to subscribe to the BIS's e-mail update service.

 

Topic: ITAR - International Traffic in Arms Regulations	Knowledge Demonstrated
Introduction and Overview of ITAR	To understand the history, purpose and reasons why ITAR exists. To form a basic understanding of how ITAR regulations are organized and enforced internationally.
Section 38 – Arms Export Control Act 22 USC 2778	To know how and why ITAR was created.
Export Control Concepts	To understand the full range of concepts and issues regulated by ITAR.
Industry Responsibility and National Security	To know and gain an appreciation of the responsibilities and knowledge requirements of the export compliance officer.
Government Agency Roles	To understand the roles of the various government departments and agencies such as the State Department, Commerce Department, Office of Foreign Asset Control and other significant departments and agencies such as Treasury Department, Customs Department and the Food and Drug Administration.
ITAR CFR Sections 120 - 130	To posses a working understanding of the ITAR regulations and specifically focus on defense, national security, dangerous drugs, endangered plans and radioactive materials.
Compliance Issues including Dual Use Items	To be able to identify dual use items. To gain an appreciation of the issues related to ITAR compliance.
ITAR Amendments	How to remain current with ITAR amendments and rulings.
Researching ITAR topics with the Federal Register and other Resources	Understand how to research ITAR issues using various the Federal Register and various resources.
ITAR Documents	Understand and demonstrate how to apply for an Export License. Filings (process, rules, regulations, exceptions and involved parties) To posses a working knowledge of the documents and paperwork required to maintain ITAR compliance.
Personal and Business Liability (issues and practices)	To understand how to minimize both company and personal liability with respect to ITAR compliance.  Real-life scenarios of compliance related situations.  To gain an appreciation for the real-life problems related to ITAR compliance.

 

Topic: Documentation for US export compliance	Knowledge Demonstrated
EAR and ITAR Regulatory Overview	To understand the history, purpose and reasons why ITAR exists. To form a basic understanding of how ITAR regulations are organized and enforced internationally.
Agency documentation Requirements	To gain familiarity with EAR, ITAR and US Treasury documentation requirements.
Common Export Documents used for compliance	To understand the usage of the most common documents used in export compliance.
Departmental Documentation forms and usage	To understand the usage of other State Department, Treasury Department (e.g., ATF, OFAC) and Commerce Department documents:
General Red Flags	To recognize red flag issues.
Special Nuclear Regulatory Requirements	To know the NRC requirements
Shipment Marking Requirements for Export Compliance	To know the special marking requirements for export compliance.
Special Certificate Requirements	To know the special certificate requirements.
Knowing your Source of Supply	To know the due diligence requirements for trade compliance.

 

Topic: Ethics in Trade Compliance	Knowledge Demonstrated
Define Ethics	To differentiate between morals and ethics. To identify and assess ethical issues.
Traditional View of Ethics	To comprehend how individuals establish their ethical values. To know how ethics and the law relate to one another To identify the forces the shape personal ethics.
Impact of Ethics on a Company	To demonstrate an understanding of forces within a company that shapes its ethical actions.
Compliance Environment	To know the reasons why compliance regulations and ethical actions clash.
Ethical Situations in Compliance	To critically evaluate the forces in the business environment that cause ethical dilemmas in compliance. Identify the possible participants that can cause an ethical issue to exist.
New Ethical Standards	To demonstrate knowledge and appreciation for the challenges of establishing new ethical or compliance standards.
Resistance to Change	To analyze and assess the relationship and function of the various existing formal and informal policies (or lack of them) that supports the organization’s current ethical actions. To understand why ethical practices should remain constant over time.
Establishing an Ethical Stance	To be able to determine and design an individual ethical position that supports a compliant organization within the context of the letter and the spirit of the law.
Monitoring and Control of Ethical Compliance	To know the importance of all employee’s actions to support the compliance effort. To assess the actions of individuals in the workplace as they relate to trade compliance.   To understanding the basic methods used to control ethical actions in the compliance workplace.

 

Knowledge Source:

Export Administration Regulations. 15 C.F.R. 730-774 (current version) US Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security, US Government Printing Office Supplements to Export Administration Regulations. (current version) US Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security, US Government Printing Office Ruling addendums to Export Administration Regulations.  (current version) US Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security, US Government Printing Office International Traffic in Arms Regulations 22 C.F.R. 120 - 130  -  ITAR Regulations of the US  (current version) , US Government Printing Office Section 38 – Arms Export Control Act 22 USC 2778 , US Government Printing Office IIEI Materials Packet - 304 Editors: IIEI Press. IIEI Materials Packet - 306  Editors: IIEI Press. IIEI Materials Packet - 310A  Editors: IIEI Press. IIEI Materials Packet - 320 Editors: IIEI Press

Knowledge Source Note:  The materials shown as knowledge sources are available through  a government book store, your college or university bookstore or your favorite book reseller worldwide.  IIEI Material Packets are available worldwide from approved participating education institutions and training providers as part of their curriculum. As new editions of the textbooks and IIEI Material Packets become available, they will replace those noted without notice.

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