Certified Zone Specialist (CZS)

WHAT IS THE CERTIFIED ZONE SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION? 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. Whether you have a broker’s license or not, have just a year or two of related experience, or are getting started in an FTZ role, this course will provide you with a solid foundation for you to increase your industry knowledge. The CZS course will review fundamental points relevant to applying for a new FTZ designation, getting your FTZ activated by CBP, and operating and administering an FTZ. The CZS is a knowledge certification that shows you understand the basics of FTZ operations, and is a stepping stone towards the National Association of Foreign-Trade Zone (NAFTZ) Accredited Zone Specialist (AZS) experience-based designation (https://www.naftz.org/azs-designation/). HOW DO I TAKE THE COURSE AND EXAM? There are two paths to become certified: PREP COURSE to secure DISCOUNT ONLINE EXAM RATE: You can secure a discount rate to take the exam by attending an in person FTZ Fundamentals course which is prerequisite for sitting for the CZS Exam. This course is offered at NAFTZ Regional Fundamentals of FTZs seminars and featured in Fundamentals track at the NAFTZ Annual Conference & Expo. This course provides all of the content needed to prepare for the Certified Zone Specialist certification offered in partnership with the NEI at the National Custom Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association (NCBFAA). Attendees of the Fundamentals course qualify to take the test without the full purchase of the CZS course. Show your commitment to the FTZ industry with this recognized certification! Check out the event calendar for the next available training. ONLINE ONLY: The CZS online course with exam is a self-paced, online training through our sister association, NCBFAA, that consists of 5 modules (each ending with a summary quiz), checkpoint quizzes, and a cumulative, proctored final exam. The exam must be taken within one year of registering for the course. VISIT "Learn more about CZS" button below for applicable rates. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF EARNING THE CZS? Learn about the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zone Program Receive recognition for specialized knowledge in this important U.S. duty deferral program KEY TOPICS COVERED History of the U.S. Foreign Trade Zone Program The Authority and History of FTZs Foreign-Trade Zone Benefits FTZ Application and Activation Process Inventory Control and Recordkeeping in an FTZ Procedures and Filings for Admitting and Withdrawing Merchandise Periodic Reporting and other Special Circumstances in FTZs WHO SHOULD ENROLL? Individuals working in the import industry, interested in learning about FTZ operations and administration.