Cleared for Export: Aerospace & Defense Trade Controls Certification
The complete professional certification on the U.S. rules that govern moving defense and aerospace technology across borders, and across desks. Earn the CTCP-AD designation.
Choose your format
Both formats include the full curriculum, the final certification examination, and the CTCP-AD certificate on passing.
Charter cohort pricingTeam, group, and enterprise rates available for five or more seats. Contact admin@usqc.us or call +1 732-354-1094.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this certification you will be able to:
- Determine whether the ITAR, the EAR, or OFAC sanctions govern a given item, technology, or service.
- Read a U.S. Munitions List category and an Export Control Classification Number with confidence.
- Recognize all three forms of an export, including the deemed export to a foreign person.
- Apply the order of review and request a Commodity Jurisdiction determination when needed.
- Run restricted-party, ownership, and end-use screening to the correct standard.
- Map DFARS cybersecurity and supply-chain clauses to obligations, including CMMC certification levels.
- Apply the rules for importing controlled items, including the DDTC and ATF split.
- Build a compliance program and know when a voluntary self-disclosure is warranted.
What this certification covers
Ten modules that follow the way a real controlled transaction unfolds, from jurisdiction to delivery to contract.
Legal & Institutional Architecture
The statutes and the four agencies: DDTC, BIS, OFAC, and DoD.
ITAR Deep Dive
USML, defense articles, services, technical data, registration, licensing.
EAR Deep Dive
The CCL, reading an ECCN, the 600 series, EAR99, and license exceptions.
Jurisdiction & Classification
The order of review and building a defensible classification record.
Sanctions & Embargoes
OFAC programs, the SDN list, and the 50 Percent Rule.
Import Controls
The DDTC and ATF split, the USMIL, and customs filings.
DFARS & CMMC
The cybersecurity clause stack and the now-effective CMMC levels.
Building a Compliance Program
The core elements regulators expect, plus the Technology Control Plan.
Enforcement & Disclosures
Civil and criminal exposure, debarment, and voluntary self-disclosure.
Workflows & Capstone
A master workflow, real scenarios, and the final certification exam.
Everything you need to certify
- Full access to all ten modules, online or instructor-led.
- Interactive knowledge checks throughout every module.
- The final certification examination, with instant scoring and rationale.
- The CTCP-AD certificate of completion, issued on a passing score.
- Approximately 12 professional development hours (PDH).
- Reference materials reflecting U.S. rules current through 2026.
The credential you earn
A LinkedIn-ready designation that signals verified command of U.S. export and defense trade controls.
Who Should Attend
Export and trade compliance officers, empowered officials, and compliance managers; design, manufacturing, and systems engineers who handle controlled technical data; program and project managers; quality, regulatory, and operations directors; supply chain, procurement, and contracts professionals; and leaders at aerospace and defense manufacturers, their suppliers, and subcontractors who must meet ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and DFARS or CMMC obligations. The course serves both newcomers building a foundation and experienced professionals who want a current, comprehensive refresher.
Frequently asked
Do I need prior experience?
No. The course is built to take you from foundational concepts to advanced application, so it works for both new compliance staff and seasoned professionals seeking a refresher.
How current is the material?
It reflects U.S. rules through 2026, including the DFARS CMMC rule that took effect on November 10, 2025, and the ITAR registration fee changes effective January 2025.
What do I receive when I finish?
On passing the final examination you receive the CTCP-AD certificate of completion and approximately 12 professional development hours. The certificate can be printed or saved as a PDF.
Is this legal advice?
No. This is professional education and training. It is not legal advice and the certificate is not a government license or legal credential. For specific transactions, consult qualified export-control counsel.
Do you offer team or enterprise rates?
Yes. Group pricing is available for five or more seats, and we deliver private on-site cohorts tailored to your product lines. Contact us to scope it.
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Join the charter cohort and lock in launch pricing on the most comprehensive trade controls certification for aerospace and defense.
View Pricing & EnrollCleared for Export and the CTCP-AD designation are professional development programs of United Safety and Quality Council LLC. This training is educational and is not legal advice or a government credential. U.S. export, sanctions, and acquisition rules change frequently; verify the controlling authority before acting on any transaction.