5 Days of Classroom Instruction with Distance Learning Preparation

During the Distance Learning Phase You will
 Have Streaming Video Lectures on:
Valuation
 Classification
Special Programs

PLUS
Personalized One-0n-One Instruction

Start studying with your own personal Instructor on October 18, 2010

The Five Day Classroom for the April 4, 2011 Exam will be:

This is our most comprehensive course. Your studies will begin with a modified version of our Multimedia Distance Learning Program, in the comfort of your home or office, and will be completed in Orlando with five days of classroom instruction, completely preparing you to take the US Customs Broker Exam! All of the questions in the Chapter Review Quizzes, Previous Test Questions, mid-term and final, as well as the questions in the Classification Section are previous exam questions. Together with the Previous Exams and Analysis section, that you will find online, you will have the opportunity to go through about 14 previous exams during this course!

This is not a simple lecture or seminar series, but an interactive learning environment. You will be in constant e-mail guidance with your instructor during the Distance Learning phase. You will take the end of chapter quizzes, and a midterm online. The results will be automatically submitted to your instructor, who will then contact you with the detailed corrections, discuss with you any problem areas and answer your questions.

All this with our Students Corner where you will also find ONLINE Updates, Quizzes, and PowerPoint Reviews for each chapter in the Textbook. Use any computer for study & review -- anytime, anywhere-24/7!

Both the Online and Classroom Instructors are internationally known speakers. All of our instructors are Custom Brokers, with either a background in Law and/or corporate training. Our classroom programs are kept small and the setting is specifically designed to encourage you to ask questions and get prompt answers. These five classroom days will expand your knowledge, and provide a big boost by reviewing all your studies - right before the exam!

All of the questions in the Chapter Review Quizzes, Previous Test Questions, mid-term and final, as well as the questions in the Classification Section are previous exam questions. In the Students Corner you will have every Previous Exam since 2005 along with an Analysis for each question on each exam. In total, you will have the opportunity to go through more than 17 previous exams during this course!

See our Student comments on this program.

With This Program You Will Receive:

Textbook	A copyrighted Textbook consisting of 34 Chapters that you can take with you into the exam. A Cross Reference Index- between your textbook, the 19CFR and the HTS. A Companion Workbook containing, end of chapter review questions, a classification question section, PLUS all required parts of CATAIR, all required Directives, the new 7501, glossary of terms, and supplemental test questions. These supplemental test questions, were taken from previous Customs Broker tests and then broken down by category, allowing you to become familiar with the exam as you study. You will also find explanations on customs forms including: Entry Summary, Transportation in Bond and Duty Drawbacks. And much, much more... 27 CBP Forms - that you will be using when you become a Customs Broker! A Glossary of Terms and Acronyms - commonly used in the logistics business. A whole section of Classification Questions, along with detailed analysis. Study and Memory Audio CD's  - a great way to review and memorize valuable points of information, while you are on the go! NOW ALSO Available in your Students Corner as MP3 files! Perfect for use in your I-pod while jogging, walking, or whatever! PLUS 5 days of classroom instruction and review! A Class Notes Book will be given out on the first day of the five day session, containing the classroom presentation PowerPoint slides along with space for your own notes
Workbook
Study and Memory Audio CD's Class Notes

After you register you will be issued a password into a special section of our website called the Students Corner. There you will find:

• Updates - you can start studying now, and we will post in the Students Corner any necessary updates to your textbooks, which occur due
  to changes in the HTS, 19CFR, or Customs requirements.
  
  
• The first five chapters of our textbook are posted so that you do not have to wait until your books
  arrive to start your studies!
   
• Reading and Study Instructions - how to coordinate the HTS and 19CFR with your textbook and workbook.
   
• A Tabulating System for Your 19CFR & HTS - making things quick and easy for you to find during the test
   
• Cheat sheets to take with you into the exam:
   
  • A Time Frames Chart - A memory document to help you keep the time frames between events straight.
     
  • Fines and Penalties Chart - A compilation of the various penalties imposed by US Customs for Infractions of the rules and regulations.
     
  • Special Programs Summary Chart
     
  • Metric Conversion Chart - The last several exams have had questions requiring metric conversion, so we have a lesson and a chart on Metric Conversion for you!
     
  • Chapter Cross Reference
     
• Quick Review Summaries of each chapter in the Textbook!
   
• Video Lectures on Valuation, Classification and Special Programs  available 24/7 - to help your comprehension during your pre-class study phase.
   
• Online Review Quizzes -  Easy to use! With our new NEW ONLINE tests, the results are e-mail directly
  to your instructor, who will then contact you with any corrections, and discuss with you any problem areas. See a sample quiz now, click here!   
• An Online Mid-term Exam - so you know how well you are comprehending the material. This is also an excellent review!
 
 
• Instructions on How to Take the US Customs Broker Exam!
   
 
• Exam Information-where to file your application and how to fill out the form
 
 
• Application for the Exam
   
• Quick Tips for the Day of the Test

  
• Practice Customs Brokers Tests - with instructions on how to make the practice seem like the real thing, thereby eliminating any pre-test jitters!
 
 
• Answers & Analysis for the Practice Tests -  Each Question on every practice exam has a detailed analysis, including which questions were challengeable, so you can learn from your mistakes and properly prepare yourself for the exam!
   
• A Bulletin Board - so you can communicate with other students across the nation.

A Certificate of Completion, suitable for framing, will be presented to each student at the end of the Five Days of Instruction.

Check out our Complete Course Curriculum! We are so sure you will be impressed by the quality of our Textbook, we want you to preview a complete chapter that we have posted on our Textbook page.

Remember This Date and Location:

Orlando, FL September 21-25, 2011

The Point Orlando Resort 7389 Universal Blvd Orlando, FL 32819

The Distance Learning Phase of the program must be completed by March 18, 2011.   In order to give you enough time to complete the program and study for the test, we will not be accepting students after Feburary 18, 2011. Students will need to have their own copy of the 19CFR  and the Harmonized Tariff Schedules of the US. These can be purchased here. Tax Deduction of Expenses: An income tax deduction is allowed for expenses of education (including registration fees, travel, meals and lodging) undertaken to maintain and improve professional skills. Please check with your Tax Accountant to see if you qualify. Your password into the Students Corner is good for one semester or from the day you receive your study materials until the day of that semester's exam, either April or October. Only $1,195.00 Textbooks and Passwords for the April 2011 Exam semester will be sent out October 8th, 2010.   Contact Us   Toll Free: 1-877-818-5834 Office Hours: M-F, 9 AM - 4 PM EST