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About the Course The Master Customs Specialist (MCS) Certification designates its holders as possessing advanced knowledge and skills in U.S. Customs and its partner government agencies. A highly prized and recognized accomplishment, the course leading to certification provides the practitioner with a depth of expertise beyond the day-to-day operational demands of Customs brokers and import operations. It instills the expertise to advise clients on strategic considerations and risk management. It also provides a deeper understanding of the impact and great implications of day-to-date decisions and enhances the holder's ability to exercise responsible supervision. Key Topics: The MCS certification program covers advanced import topics, real-word application, strategic considerations, and risk implications for Customs brokers and their customers.
The course is broken down into 8 major parts:
To view a complete course outline, please click here.
Cost
$950 for members and $1450 for non-members.
Application & Registration The Master Customs Specialist (MCS) Application and further instructions can be found on the course registration page. Before submitting an application, please review the MCS prerequisites.
The Master Customs Specialist Certification to be offered through the NCBFAA Educational Institute (NEI) will provide members of the community with advanced training and the opportunity to become certified with a master's-level designation in the practice of Import Regulations. This program is intended to recognize individuals with a heightened level of expertise beyond a journeyman level in the disciplines required for practical import operations. If compared to an academic degree, it would be analogous to the penultimate achievement of a master's level of proficiency. The MCS will be highly visible throughout the industry and will provide the model for the vertical and lateral extension of the existing body of NEI certification programs.
Please note the following prerequisites are guidelines for enrollment only, and not required. It is our belief that potential students are best able to gauge their fitness for this certification program.
The NEI's Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation is not a prerequisite for the MCS Course.
To be awarded the MCS designation, learners must:
1) Review all modules & pass all module quizzes
2) Complete and pass a comprehensive final exam
3) Submit a scholarly essay and receive a passing grade from NEI experts
Academic Performance:
80% on all module quizzes 80% on Final Exam Assessment:
Satisfactory production of college-level writing in the form of a persuasive essay.
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Non-member firms can join the Association now by clicking here and submitting a completed application form with payment. If your firm is not eligible for NCBFAA membership, you may still take advantage of member rates by signing up as a Professional Member.
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