Since 1995, IIEI has been the administrator of the only international trade certification program. The program is supported by the efforts of the all-volunteer IIEI Certification Advisory Board, the IIEI’s sister,non-profit organization that establishes and maintains the proficiency and ethical standards of performance for individuals serving within the international trade industry, worldwide. Industry certified individuals can be found serving in important roles in large and small companies around the globe.

Click here for information on the various international trade industry certifications administered by IIEI and how they can fit your career path.

See important notes at bottom of this page before registering for an examination.

Please contact us if you are an IIEI Member.

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IIEI - T90   Certified Exporter ®
(CE®)  (Click Title for requirements) CEUs 10

($30.00 Application Fee is Included within Prices)

Non Member Total: $230.00

IIEI - T100D Certified International Trade Documentation Specialist®
(CITDS®) (Click Title for requirements) CEUs 10

($30.00 Application Fee is Included within Prices)

Non Member Total: $285.00

IIEI - T100F Certified International Trade Finance Specialist ®
(CITFS®) (Click Title for requirements) CEUs 10

($30.00 Application Fee is Included within Prices)

Non Member Total: $285.00

IIEI - T100L Certified International Trade Logistics Specialist ®
(CITLS®)  (Click Title for requirements) CEUs 10

($30.00 Application Fee is Included within Prices)

Non Member Total: $285.00

($30.00 Application Fee is Included within Prices)

Non Member Total: $285.00

($30.00 Application Fee is Included within Prices)

Non Member Total: $360.00

($30.00 Application Fee is Included within Prices)

Non Member Total: $560.00

IIEI - T200 Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer ® 
(CUSECO®) (Click Title for requirements) CEUs 10

($30.00 Application Fee is Included within Prices)

Non Member Total: $525.00

IIEI - T103 Certified International Trade Educator ® 
(CITE®) (call for details)

Total: $25.00

TR01 Re-Test Fee - (See Certification Policies for rules.)

($30.00 Application Fee is Included within Prices)

Non Member Total: $205.00

CEURF CEU Review Fee - Form Link

Payment must be received within 10 days of form submission.

Total: $25.00

Test Site Selection: Any industry examination can be proctored at any approved test location worldwide. Generally, test sites are colleges and universities located near where the examinee lives or works. See test policies for additional information. To select or recommend a site, simply fill out and submit the Test Site Application online. Our staff will make all the arrangements.

Acceptable Certification Examination Proctors:

Most people sitting for one of the industry certifications through the IIEI are proctored by one of the following approved sources:

• Authorized College or University Testing Center
• Approved Independent Testing provider—a Sylvan Learning Center or similar
• Sponsoring Company’s Human Resource Department or other approved department
• IIEI Chapter Organizations
• Approved Training Providers (Worldwide)

If you are unable to locate a proctor in one of the categories listed above, please contact the IIEI Certification Department for additional suggestions. We recognize that you know your area far better than anyone else. With certification students across the globe, we regret that we cannot locate proctors for each student. IIEI’s Certification Department reserves the right to approve or deny any proctor location.

Proctor Fees (Effective May 12, 2008):

Because of the variability and increase of fees charged by proctors, there has been a change in policy. As of the date shown above, Test Proctor Fees, if any, are now the responsibility of the individual sitting for the examination or their sponsoring company. Generally, a person’s employer reimburses this fee if a company representative or other authorized internal agent is not able to proctor the test.  Check with your employer regarding their policy. Please note that the Test Application Fee does not include the Proctor Fee. It pays for costs related to administering tests including, shipping the tests to and from testing sites.

Certification Exam Course Requirements:

IIEI courses are not required for an individual to sit for a certification exam. However, in order to increase an individual's chances of successfully completing the exam, they are highly recommended as they are the best means of mastering the stated learning objectives and major topics set forth by the IIEI Certification Advisory Board.

The IIEI Certification Advisory Board has made the following recommendations for students who would like to take a certification exam without participating in the requisite coursework:

An individual may petition the certification department for a waiver for any and/or all courses in order to sit for an exam based upon work and life experience. Students should forward their resume and a letter detailing how their work experience meets the learning objectives for each course required for the certification exam in question. Petitions should be submitted at
least 60 days before the desired test date. The certification department will evaluate your experience, knowledge and skills to give an indicator as to whether we believe they have a reasonable expectation of passing the exam. Most waiver determinations are made within 30 days. Waivers are granted at the discretion of the certification department and all decisions are final.

Students who choose to sit for the exam without completing the requisite coursework or without the award of waivers are welcome to sit for the exam. However, unlike those who have completed the courses or who have received waivers, if they do not pass any portion of the exam, they cannot retake the exam without completing all of the suggested coursework.

Please contact the certification department at 602.648.5750 for more information.