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The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America Educational Institute (NEI) offers exciting opportunities for those who are interested in maintaining their professional development.

Online Programs

• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) Certification Program: Designed to assist trade professionals involved in the import industry to become experts in the current import regulations. Please sign-up for the class by selecting "Register". This is a sign-up class and not an actual class registration. NEI staff will send you an email once registration is open.

• Certified Export Specialist (CES) Certification Program: Designed to help trade professionals involved in the export industry to become proficient and knowledge in the current export regulations. Please sign-up for the class by selecting "Register". This is a sign-up class and not an actual class registration. NEI staff will send you an email once registration is open.

• Grandfathering - Certified Customs Specialist (CCS): For individuals interested in becoming Certified Customs Specialist (CCS). Current CCS members and those grandfathered in the past should not register for this course. To register, you will need your LCB number and method of payment handy.

• CCS 2010 Free Case Studies: NEI offers six free case studies in the 2010 year. Upon successful completion, each case study is worth six CCS points. This offering allows all CCS program participants to maintain their designation and learn throughout the year. To register please login and select Catalog to view the available case studies.