International Trade Certification - October 2025

The International Trade Certification Program (ITCP) was developed by the World Trade Center Kentucky (WTC-KY) to provide the foundation for effective and efficient management of a company's international trade operations. The program also serves as a great first step for promoting our more in-depth education seminars, trade advisory services, and business trade missions.

This three-day certification is taught by experts from the banking, tax, legal, customs compliance, market intelligence, logistics, customs brokerage, and government. The skills and knowledge gained from this certification program will provide the foundation for effective and efficient management of a company's international trade operations.

 

       Market Entry Strategies and Global Market Research 

International Legal Considerations 

International Payment and Export Financing 

Import/Export Compliance and Logistics

Speakers    

Sara Moreno International Trade Specialist U.S. Commercial Service Read her full bio here	Tim Hughes Managing Partner Accentuating Stewardship, LLC Read his full bio here
Blanca Ramirez-Gutierrez Green Energy & Custom Engineered Solutions Lectrodryer Read her full bio here	Stephen Marks Sr. Vice President of Supply Chain Givaudan Sense Colour Read his full bio here
Michael Janok Vice President & Corporate Banking Relationship Manager Old National Bank Read his full bio here	Marc Chandler Managing Director & Chief Market Strategist Bannockburn Global Forex Read his full bio here
Rick Clevinger Senior International Sales FedEx Read his full bio here	David Robeson International Trade Consultant Mohawk Global Read his full bio here
Alan Black Regulatory Affairs Leader Valvoline International Inc. Read his full bio here	David Leonard Export Finance Manager SBA Read his full bio here
Mark Klein Regional Director EXIM Bank Read his full bio here	Omar Ayyash President & CEO World Trade Center Kentucky Read his full bio here

Tatiana Snigurski Business Development Manager Customs & Trade Compliance NNR Global Logistics USA Read her full bio here	Christopher Weiss Vice President Kreller Group Read his full bio here

The International Commerce Specialist certificate is accredited by the National Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarder's Association of America (NCBFAA) for continuing education credit.