Export Compliance Certificate Program

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1 Business and Management Export Compliance Certificate Program Accelerate Your Career extension.uci.edu/export

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3 Export Compliance Certificate Program The importance of understanding export controls and how to develop a comprehensive export compliance program is critical for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying materials, products, and technology in the global marketplace. Manufacturers, developers, and exporters all face a complex maze of laws, regulations, and Federal agencies in the process of navigating their way to successful business goals. The Federal government uses export controls for purposes of foreign policy, non-proliferation, and commerce regulation. The consequences of noncompliance with export regulations can be serious. Some violations can lead to civil fines and criminal fines of up to $1,000,000 per violation. Criminal violations can also result in prison terms of up to 10 years per violation. Who Should Attend Anyone seeking in-depth knowledge or thorough review of export compliance regulations Individuals at the front line of defense against export compliance violations who oversee the regulatory compliance of goods and services that must meet critical government regulations Individuals wanting to build their professional credentials by specializing in export compliance Program Benefits Understand export licensing rules in the United States which are critical to today s supply chain Integrate a robust export compliance program into existing quality management systems Recognize the various licensing formats and determine the appropriate license or control plan approach Identify risks early within a transaction in order to avoid costly delays or potential violations Why Companies Should Consider Getting Their Employees Certified? With the ever increasing convergence of government security administration and the resulting overlapping management of government controls to ensure our nation s security, it is of utmost importance that individuals be proficient in both Department of Commerce and State Department s export regulations. 1. To protect the company by insuring that employees are up-to-date with all federal regulations 2. To validate the due-diligence efforts of the company to be in full compliance with regulations 3. By out-sourcing the export compliance training of employees to the recognized leader in comprehensive export compliance training, companies can be confident that their export compliance effort is maximized and that company liability is minimized 4. Practical, real-word training is the best way for companies to train their employees to be proactive in reducing the liability related to export shipments 5. Every DDTC-registered organization must assign an Empowered Official. Completing this program satisfies (a) (3) which requires that the Empowered Official understands the provisions and requirements of the various export control statutes and regulations, and the criminal liability, civil liability and administrative penalties for violating the Arms Export Control Act and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations 6. To ensure that their export compliance personnel are effective practitioners of the EAR (Export Administration Regulations) and ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations)

4 Program Requirements A certificate is awarded upon completion of six required courses, each with a grade C or better, for a minimum of 150 hours of instruction. Students must submit a candidacy application and fee before completion of their third course. After you have completed all requirements, you may request to receive your official certificate by completing the Request for Certificate and returning it to our offices as noted on the form. All requirements must be completed within five (5) years after the student enrolls in his/her first course. Program Fees Actual fees may differ from the estimate below. Fees are subject to change without prior notice. Required Course Fees $690 per course Candidacy Fee $125 Textbooks $100 per course (approximately) On-Site Training Through Corporate Training, we can deliver this program or customize one that fits your organization s specific needs. Visit extension.uci.edu/corporate or call (949) for more information. For more information: Gina Cho, program representative (949) gina.cho@uci.edu Advisory Board Peter A. Quinter, Shareholder, GrayRobinson, P.A. Dr. Jerry Suitor, Manager, Office of the Management Systems, Jet Propulsion Laboratory Leo McIntyre, CEO, SCB Training Center Inc. Mark Stevens, President, SCB Training Center Inc. Informed, voluntary compliance with U.S. export controls by the export trade community is an important contribution to U.S. National Security and a key component of the BIS s (Bureau of Industry and Security) export administration and enforcement programs. All parties to U.S. export transactions must ensure their exports fully comply with all statutory and regulatory requirements. Compliance not only involves controlled goods and technologies, but also restrictions on shipping to certain countries, companies, organizations, and/or individuals. BIS works closely with the export trade community to raise awareness of compliance best practices and red flags of potential illicit export activities, and to identify and act on export violations. Bureau of Industry and Security U.S. Department of Commerce For class schedule, visit extension.uci.edu/export

5 Complete Certificate Program Online Curriculum Required Courses Export Control: Governing Laws and Regulations MGMT X (3 units) This course provides a general overview of export control including history of export control development and the identification of the various government agencies involved in export control. Some of these government agencies and departments include the State Department and its Defense Directorate for Trade Controls (DDTC), the Commerce Department and its Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), the Treasury Department s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and the Justice Department and its Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Students will also be provided with an overview of the laws and regulations governing export control, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic of Arms Regulations (ITAR). Defense Articles, Defense Services and The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) MGMT X (3 units) Licensing, agreements and permissions become very complicated in the process of properly complying with export control laws and regulations. This course provides the student with an in-depth look at the necessary licensing approaches available when dealing with defense articles and defense services controlled by the ITAR. Additional areas of the ITAR discussed will include the process of Commodity Jurisdiction and the approach to voluntary disclosures. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) MGMT X (3 units) This course provides the student with an understanding of the Department of Commerce Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Topics discussed include an overview of the EAR, the concept of dual use and what it means and how to apply the concept, the Commerce Control List, the use and meaning of prohibitions, customer application knowledge, and procedures required to obtain export clearance. Export Compliance Program MGMT X (2 units) The student is taught the implications and importance of developing and maintaining a robust export compliance program within their own company. Concepts developed include the use of existing quality management systems such as AS9100. The student will also learn how to structure an export compliance program, develop an appropriate export compliance manual including export compliance training concepts for the workforce, and apply tools appropriate for export compliance. Having proven exiting and entrance procedures in place can help organizations avoid violations. Other topics covered include the use of risk determination and risk management, corrective and preventive actions, audits of export compliance, and record keeping sufficient for the Federal government requirements. Supplier and Customer Considerations MGMT X (2 units) This course discusses the importance of understanding the customer and end user of exports to ensure compliance with the export control regulations. The identification of the customer and the concept of the end user are covered. Other topics include Country Charts, Debarred Lists, and the Denied Persons List. Approaches to evaluating the customer and end user are discussed as well as the modification of quality management systems approaches to supplier compliance. Finally, the details required for export purchase orders, contracts, and subcontracts are discussed. Export Compliance various Roles and Responsibilities MGMT X (2 units) The roles and responsibilities of a significant number of groups and individuals involved in export compliance are discussed in this course. These roles include compliance officer, management representatives, and empowered officials found in an individual s company. In addition, organizational responsibilities of the company on export compliance and the external role of the freight forwarder, manufacturers and exporters, and brokers are also examined.

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