Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) Training Program

Achieve and Maintain CTPAT Validation

The CTPAT Program, led by an experienced instructor, is a comprehensive course designed to meet minimum security criteria (MSC) in compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) standards. The program provides in-depth guidance on documentation requirements, forms, training, upper management support, risk assessment, business partners, and PAS ISO 17712 seal integrity, equipping participants with the knowledge to maintain regulatory compliance and operational efficiency to better the US supply chain.

NCBFAA Accredited for One (1) Credit

A Comprehensive CTPAT Curriculum

Documentation Requirements and Forms

This section focuses on the critical aspects of CTPAT documentation requirements and retention. The instructor guides staff through the complexities of required paperwork, detailing which documents must be submitted to CBP through the CTPAT portal. It also covers record retention periods to ensure compliance. This module is highly recommended for both new and experienced staff and brokers to minimize CBP-related risks.

Training and Upper Management Support

This section outlines CBP requirements for CTPAT training including an overview of the CTPAT program and purpose, maritime cargo and security strategy, supply chain threat mitigation processes, inspection and security practices, and facility security and best practices. We equip the customer with processes to implement as upper management support. The items covered in this section include items such as, risk assessments and a statement of support drafted from the customer’s CEO. The instructor provides practical advice on warehouse security measures to prevent issues during random CBP inspections, ensuring the facility meets all necessary standards.

Inspection and Security Practices

This section covers CBP requirements for CTPAT such as physical security, procedural security, access controls, and personnel security. We also review documentation and manifesting, conveyance and security, container security, information security, and business partner selection. This will ensure the customer understands vulnerabilities, proper actions in case a problem or suspicious activity is revealed; what to report and to whom, and a thorough understanding of internal conspiracies and their warning indicators.

Business Partner Security Management and Selection Program

This section focuses on the best business practices when working with business partners. We educate the customer and recommend they review business partner assessments and validations, country profiles, ascertain country terrorism and criminal risk level, employ letters of agreement and contracts that require meeting CTPAT security standards, and carry out facility evaluations.

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