CIFF®
Certified International Freight Forwarder® (CIFF)
Certification: Intermediate
Certification Examination: Four Hour Proctored Examination
Demonstrates relevant knowledge with international logistics and methodologies of moving goods into a competitive foreign market.
The Certified International Freight Forwarder®(CIFF) certification demonstrates a freight forwarder’s excellence within the competitive global supply chain market. The certification program provides a strong foundation in Incoterms and commonly used terms of sale within the international marketplace. The knowledge required for certification explores the exporting/importing environment and methods of moving goods into a foreign market. A CIFF recognizes the scope of activities of an international Freight Forwarder, defines the components of international logistics and comprehends the risks and responsibilities of documentation handling in accordance with government regulations. Freight Forwarders are instrumental to ensuring security in the global supply chain, maintaining their responsibility with complying with regulations. Individual seeking CIFF® certification aspire to advance their position within an international freight forwarding company or may be well-suited for those seeking initial employment within a freight forwarding or logistics organization.
Dunlap-Stone University an approved provider, recommends the following course of study to prepare for Certified International Freight Forwarder® examination.
“Studies in Freight Forwarding”
| Freight Forwarder Practices | SCM 127 |
| Exporting/Importing Environment | TRD 201 |
| Incoterms 2000 | TRD 141 |
| Documentation for the Global Village | TRD 225 |
*Each online, interactive course is 6 weeks in length
As with any recognized certification, IIEI Certifications empowers organizations and individuals through independent, third party validation of their mastery of specific bodies of knowledge. Differentiate your company and your personal qualifications with the professional advantage certification brings. Customers and hiring managers alike see the value of choosing industry-certified providers and individuals because certification reduces the risk of compliance violations and civil penalties, both to your company and as an individual, and empowers organizations to utilize best practices.
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To learn more about The International Import-Export Institute and the Certified International Freight Forwarder® (CIFF) professional certification, call a Certification Advisor at 800-474-8013.
