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Upcoming ITAR/EAR Training

Level I
ITAR/EAR Boot Camp		 Level II
ITAR/EAR Basics and Beyond		 Level III
ITAR/EAR Advanced		 ECS Webinar Series
ITAR/EAR Boot Camp
February 3 - 4, 2025
Orlando, FL 
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 ITAR/EAR Basics and Beyond
April 22-23, 2025
Santa Fe, NM 
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 8th Annual ITAR/EAR Symposium
September 10-11, 2025
Annapolis, MD
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Two Day Webinar -
Back to the Basics with the ITAR & the EAR
 October 15-16, 2024
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2024/2025 Seminar Locations

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Stratolaunch
the largest aircraft ever built
August 2018

Suzanne at 7th Annual ITAR/EAR Symposium

Suzanne and Walter at AUECO

Doing it up in Nashville!

The Dog Days of the ITAR

Even in Nashville you can satisfy your thirst for ITAR compliance!!

Great to be back to in-person seminars. Enjoyed the energy in Tampa last week!

Training in Tampa, Florida

Back in Business with In Person Seminars!

Training in San Diego, California

Training in San Diego, California

Training in San Diego, California

Training in San Diego, California

Training in Singapore

Training in Niepolomice, Poland

Training in Scottsdale, Az

Training in São Paulo

Suzanne Palmer dealing with an upset exporter with ITAR/EAR violations. This customer must not have gotten ECS training!

Subject Matter Experts


Debi Davis
Vice President, Global Compliance, TransDigm Group

Phil Kuhn
Special Agent, U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of Export Enforcement (OEE)

Scott Jackson
Senior Director, Global Trade Compliance, Curtiss-Wright

Marc Binder
Co-founder and principal partner in the Import / Export Compliance Consulting Firm International Trade Compliance Strategies (ITC Strategies)

Karma Ruiz
President, World Wise Consulting

Home Team Instructors


Suzanne Palmer
Founder and President, Export Compliance Solutions

Lisa Bencivenga
Consultant, Export/Import Licensing and Compliance

Testimonials

"Every session of the seminar was helpful. I was able to pick out something from every session that was either new info or a refresher."
Cynthia Traore
International Trade Program Manager
"You have done training on-site for us in the past, and you come very highly recommended based upon your teaching ability and course content."
Kilgore Flares
Contract Manager
"I have taken many of your classes and have always found them to be very informative and educational."
Advanced Thermal Batteries Inc.
Contracts Manager
"I have been asked to conduct on-site export compliance training utilizing an outside subject matter expert and ECS was the only company I was certain would provide the training necessary. "
Advanced Thermal Batteries Inc.
Contracts Manager
"Suzanne's and Mal's training was exceptional. I particularly like the exercises and how both Suzanne and Mal engaged/interacted with us. Both were very knowledgeable with our questions."
SQA Services
IT Director
"The inside Government perspective was very helpful and the small groups made for a more interactive learning experience."
Kuehne & Nagel
"I like the complete explanation for questions. The scenarios were great and made it easy to ask questions and network."
Priority One
"The fact that the instructors are former Licensing Officers gave them credibility and they could answer questions that I have been wondering for a long time."
Schenker AG
"The small group discussions are an extremely effective learning tool. The exercises and small class size are a major plus that keeps us coming back to attend ECS seminars."
Northrop Grumman
Director of Export Compliance
"The venues are always conducive to learning and the quality of instructors as former State Department Licensing Officers is unparalleled."
Military Systems Group
Program Manager
"Love the exercises and your style of teaching."
"Would like to see more seminar offerings throughout the U.S."
"Thoroughly enjoyed this conference and loved the size of the group as it allowed for interaction amongst the leaders and participants. Hotel location was great and Suzanne, Mal and Lisa did an excellent job—very knowledgeable."
"I did like the detail and focus to subject covered. There was lot of information with a hard copy back-up for ease of reference."
AeroMach Labs
"I thoroughly enjoyed the presentations and now have a good starting point to analyze our situation."
Schmidt Ocean Institute
"It was another GREAT experience learning the ITAR and EAR!"
FIC Corporation

Professional Courtesy Discounts

Returning attendees receive a 10% discount.

Attendees registering from the same company automatically receive the following discounts:

  • 2 attendees receive a 10% discount
  • 3-5 attendees receive a 15% discount
  • 6 or more attendees receive a 20% discount

All U.S. and foreign government employees receive a professional courtesy tuition rate discount of $1050.

ECS Preferred Provider Courtesy Discount: As the recognized leading trade controls training company in the U.S., ECS would like to be your company's one-stop for support and guidance when it comes to any aspect of the ITAR, EAR, and U.S. trade controls. We are proud to offer our preferred provider professional courtesy discount to your multiple company locations, parent company, subsidiaries, and/or affiliates. This volume-based professional discount applies to all ECS service offerings including our live seminars, webinars, customized onsite training, and consulting services. Contact us for more information on our preferred provider courtesy discount.

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  • Webinars
  • Customized onsite training
  • Consulting

ITAR/EAR Boot Camp

An intensive two-day learning experience focused on the basics of the ITAR and EAR. This seminar  focuses on the basic principles of defense trade controls with practical examples, case studies, and small group discussions and provides attendees with unparalleled insight into the application of export controls. Topics include State/DDTC and the Regulations, The Order of Review: Specially Designed & Commodity Jurisdiction, Understanding ITAR-Controlled Technical Data, How to Complete a DSP-5, Licensing Non-U.S. Persons, Utilizing ITAR Exemptions, Recordkeeping, and Violations.

This comprehensive seminar also focuses on licensing in the 600 Series with case studies and classification exercises. Topics include Understanding Commerce/BIS & the Regulations, The Ten General Prohibitions, Classification & Reading the ECCN-- (Country Charts & Reasons for Control,) Preparing License & Classification Requests using SNAP-R, License Exceptions & the Strategic Trade Authorization (STA), Recordkeeping & Compliance.

Two-day seminar fee is $1250.00 and includes breakfast and lunch each day, seminar manual, and a current copy of the ITAR. Space is limited. Registration will close once capacity is reached.

ITAR/EAR Advanced

This advanced ITAR/EAR compliance seminar draws on the experiences of current and former U.S. Government officials and defense industry experts. Designed to bring attention to the latest compliance topics and familiarize attendees with significant compliance specialist challenges, this seminar uses small group exercises to encourage team building and effective management practices. Topics include, Handling a Visit from the Office of Export Enforcement (OEE), Utilizing the MEU List, State/DTCC Company Visits and Elements of a Voluntary Disclosure to both Commerce and State enabling our attendees to become a Top Gun ITAR/EAR expert!

Two-day seminar fee is $1250.00 and includes breakfast, lunch, seminar manual and a current copy of the ITAR. Space is limited. Registration will close once capacity is reached.

 

Comprehensive ITAR & EAR Training… Online!

Do you want a fast and easy way to elevate your company's export compliance awareness?

Do you want your employees to learn the basics of the ITAR and the EAR without the expense and logistical complications of conventional classes? Do you want a training tool for your new hires?

Do you want your students to be able to leave the Internet-based video course and return later to where they left off?

If so, Export Compliance Solutions & Consulting has the online training you need! Making sure that all your personnel are knowledgeable about the legal and regulatory process governing the export of defense and commercial articles and services under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) is the best way to prevent violations of U.S. export controls and avoid the stiff penalties that can result from non-compliance.

In only 60 to 75 minutes your employees can view a comprehensive ITAR & EAR Awareness and compliance training video, complete the course exam, order a certificate, and be equipped to save your business from costly mistakes.

Comprehensive ITAR & EAR Training… Online!

What is the ITAR?
What is the EAR? 		What is the role of the “Empowered Official”? How should my products be classified?
Has Export Control Reform (ECR) changed much?
What is an export? When does an export occur? Who is a “U.S. person” and who is not?
What are “defense articles”?
What are dual use articles?		 How are ITAR and EAR licenses obtained? What exemptions are available under the ITAR?
What exceptions are available under the EAR?
What are “defense services”? What ITAR rules apply to technical discussions? What are Technical Assistance Agreements?
How do I screen for “Denied Parties”? How do I know what countries are prohibited or embargoed? How do I apply the “Know Your Customer” rule?
What are the key risk areas? What is my role in export compliance? What “Red Flags” should I look out for?
When is technical information in the “public domain”? Does a 600 Series item fall under the Department of Commerce? What are common violations and what penalties do they incur?

 

Certified Export Compliance Professional CECP© Accreditation Program

To become a Certified Export Compliance Professional, CECP©, a participant has to earn 8.0 Export Compliance Certified Professional (CECP©) credits and pass the CECP© exam. To earn the 8.0 credits, the student may:

  • Attend two ECS ITAR/EAR 2 day Seminars/Webinars at any level for a total of 8.0 credits.
  • Attend one ECS ITAR/EAR 2 day Seminar for 4.0 credits with a combination of one 2.0 credit Webinar and view the 2.0 credit "ITAR/EAR Awareness" video and pass the exam.

After completing the ECS ITAR/EAR Seminars/Webinars or viewing the ECS ITAR/EAR Awareness video and passing the exam, the participant will be given a certificate with the Certified Professional CECP© credits displayed. The breakdown is as follows:

Classroom Hours
A student needs a total of 8.0 CECP© credits or 32 classroom hours. Each 2-day seminar confers 4.0 credits which is based on a total of 16 classroom hours. Upon completion of any two-day Seminar/Webinar, the attendee will receive a certificate with the 4.0 credits displayed.

ECS Webinars or ITAR/EAR Awareness Video
Attend any ECS Webinar and earn 2.0 CECP© credits. View the ECS ITAR/EAR Awareness video and pass the test and earn 2.0 credits.

Pass the Exam:
After completing the 8.0 CECP© credits, the participant will request to take the Certified Export Compliance Professional, CECP© exam. Once the written exam has been taken with a passing grade, the participant will receive the CECP© certificate with credentials. These credentials can be displayed and used in any and all areas of business - resumes, business cards and job applications.

Renew Your Credentials:
The certification is valid for a 2 year period. To renew, simply take another 2 day seminar (4.0 credits) to renew your certification. There is no need to take the exam another time.

The CECP© program is a solid way to ensure that current employees and new hires are made aware of the intricacies of export compliance - benefiting employees and companies alike. A list of upcoming classes are listed above.

 

The ECS Training Academy
Solutions Focused, Far-Reaching Benefits

Classroom Training Because export compliance training has often been cited as the weakest link in the chain of technology control in exports, the highly trusted ECS Training Academy provides a variety of ITAR, EAR, and OFAC training options distilled from decades of experience. Our insights and best practices help hundreds of organizations each year build the skills and processes needed to analyze and solve compliance challenges—and avoid costly mistakes. Our varied curriculum includes public and customized export compliance seminars, online training, as well as “action learning” that reinforces seminar learning with real-world applications. Considered one of today’s premier learning environments for new and established export compliance professionals, the ECS Training Academy offers:

  • Two-day seminars bimonthly in various locations around the country. These interactive awareness seminars use practical ITAR & EAR examples, case studies, small group discussions and intensive hands-on training for an in-depth overview of the licensing process. Lectures and discussions focus on the license and Technical Assistance Agreement application process, ITAR & EAR violations, ITAR exemptions, EAR Exceptions, Foreign National employment, Deemed Exports, Technical data and Technology exports as well as compliance issues. With unique course offerings and small class size, attendees gain a full understanding of U.S. export controls while being encouraged to pose company-specific questions.
  • Half-day, full-day and week-long training (onsite at your facility or over the Internet). Seminars are customized to suit YOUR company's unique requirements. Interactive training, questions and individual scenarios are presented and attendees are divided into small groups where they apply ITAR, EAR, and OFAC principles to real business situations.
  • Web-based seminar on various topics of interest such as: (1) How to complete a DSP-5 license application for a Foreign National employee, (2) How to Complete the 748P license application (3) How to use available ITAR exemptions and EAR Exceptions, and (4) How to prepare for a State/DDTC Company Visit.

CLE LogoFor registrants with continuing education requirements, jurisdiction accreditation will be sought upon request.
If you would like to preregister for any course, you can download the form here.