The NCBFAA Educational Institute (NEI) is dedicated to providing educational opportunities to the members of NCBFAA & the larger trade community in the areas of international trade, supply chain management, global logistics, customs brokerage, export transactions, transportation, attendant government regulation, and those areas of knowledge necessary to manage or advance a career path in a business providing services to those sectors.

Mission Statement

The NCBFAA Educational Institute provides flexible, relevant educational opportunities to members of the NCBFAA, larger trade community, and next generation industry entrants to strengthen regulatory compliance in the cross-border trade realm and increase professionalism for individuals who desire to begin or advance a career in the industry.

Sign up for NEI Announcements

Certifications

The NCBFAA Educational Institute (NEI) is the premier educational institute for providing industry focused training for our professional individual members and the international trade community. We offer three foundational designations one of which is the Certified Customs Specialist (CCS). The other foundational designation we offer is the Certified Export Specialist (CES) in partnership with GISTnet. Also, two advanced designations which are the Masters Customs Specialist (MCS) and the Masters Export Specialist (MES). Recently, we have expanded our certification programs to include the Certified Zone Specialist (CZS) in partnership with the NAFTZ and the FIATA Diploma in partnership with FIATA and TraversED. All certifications can be completed on NEI's Logistics-EI website except for the Certified Export Specialist (CES) which can be completed on GISTnet's website.

FIATA Diploma

NCBFAA/NEI is a member of FIATA - International Federation of Freight Forwarders Association - and we offer the FIATA International Diploma. Successful completion of all three courses qualifies the learner for the FIATA International Diploma.

Learn More

paul-teysen-bukjsecgmeu-unsplashefd579b1ed8940c9a478a188cba0988f

CCS

The NCBFAA's Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) Certification is designed to assist trade professionals in becoming experts in the current import regulations.

Learn More

MCS

The Master Customs Specialist (MCS) Certification designates its holders as possessing advanced knowledge and skills in U.S. Customs and its partner government agencies.

Learn More

CES

The Certified Export Specialist (CES) certification program is designed to help trade professionals become knowledgeable in current export regulations.

Learn More

MES

Designed for a broad audience, the Master Export Specialist (MES) certificate program introduces an even higher level of excellence to our continuing education program.

Learn More

CZS

The Certified Zone Specialist (CZS) certification program is designed to educate trade professionals in the growing and evolving U.S. Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) industry.

Learn More

Global Trade Educational Conference (GTE)

Omni Hotel, Oklahoma City July 27-July 29, 2025

Continuing Education

Continuing education is key to the mission of the NCBFAA Educational Institute (NEI). Once an individual has earned one of our four professional designations (CCS, MCS, CES, or MES), they must earn a they must earn a minimum of 15 continuing education credits each year to be eligible for recertification along with paying a $95 renewal fee.

Continuing Education

NEI's Educational Interface

Search our new Logistics-EI catalog for all webinars, courses, certifications, and training content to obtain credits.

Search Logistics-EI

NEI Education Calendar

View our calendar for upcoming in-person events, live webinars, and trainings from the NCBFAA Educational Institute and partners.

View Calendar

On-Demand Courses

Choose an on-demand course to complete and earn credits with an NEI-accredited content provider.

View Courses

Special Programs & Initiatives

Learn more about NEI sponsored programs such as Veterans to Trade and other initiatives.

Learn More

Introductory Courses

Apparel 101

Import 101

Export 101

Advanced Courses

Advanced Importing Compliance Practices

NEI Memberships

The NEI Membership is open to individuals and companies interested in expanding their knowledge or their employees' knowledge within the international trade industry through various certifications, courses, and educational training.

Become an NEI Member

Accreditation

In addition to providing in-house training, NEI accredits educational content from third-party providers to be eligible for our CES and CCS designations, and CBP/LCB continuing education program.

Accredit Your Training

Follow NEI On Social Media

Facebook

Twitter

YouTube