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"I have attended many export seminars over the past few years to evaluate their quality and content to support our training program efforts.  The ECTI seminar is always at the top of the list in terms of content and quality compared to other providers.  I highly reccomend this seminar to others needing knowledge of export regulations."
Attendee of
San Francisco 2010 Defense Trade Controls Seminar

"Superb seminar!  Very well organized and very well presented by true experts in the field.  Perfect for those brand new to the field, and also those with experience who simpley need a refresher."
Richard Fisher, International Trade Coordinator, EATON CORP
Washington DC 2010 US Export Controls / Defense Trade Controls Seminars

"This was a well-presented training session on subjects that are often complex and nebulous.  The team of presenters were knowledgeable, thorough, and encouraged an effective dialogue with attendees.  Material that can be "dry", was clearly presented with a light, common-sense approach."
Tim Walker, Executive Vice President-Sales, TRUCK-LITE CO., INC.
London 2010 US Commercial Export Controls & Embargoes Seminar

"Great, knowledgeaable speakers -- and material was presented in a manner that holds everyone's interest.  Speakers are very available for questions both pre and post class times."
Attendee of
San Francisco 2010 Defense Trade Controls Seminar

"This is difficult material.  You did a great job of informing us of what is needed in all the key areas.  Now we have a strong direction to create & enhance our export compliance program."
Attendee of
San Francisco 2010 US Export Controls Seminar

"This is the best US Exprot Controls Seminar I have attended!"
Bryan Davis, Commercial Manager, SELEX COMMUNICATIONS UK
London 2010 US Commercial Export Controls & Embargoes Seminar

"Awesome training -- excellent instructors, structure, materials, tools and resources!  I've attended many seminars, and these seminars provided clear and logical training that others did not."
Attendee of
San Francisco 2010 Defense Trade Controls Seminar

"Well done!  More practical information (examples, ansers given, etc.) than BIS 2-day seminar with essentially the same curriculum."
Attendee of
San Francisco 2010 US Export Controls Seminar

"I learned much from the ITAR seminar, which for my company is critical in revamping ITAR procedures for export compliance."
David Houk, President, CJ COMPONENT PRODUCTS
Washington DC 2010  Defense Trade Controls Seminar

"Phenomenal class!  Better than SIA Advanced any day.  Really appreciated how pragmatic is was that that it covered the full scope of international trade activities."
Attendee of
Washington DC 2010 Defense Trade Controls Seminar

"Everything about the course was fantastic!  The speakers were very knowledgeable and I have achieved all my personal objectives in attending the course."
Attendee of
London 2010 US Commercial Export Controls & Embargoes Seminar

"Excellent seminar -- light-hearted despite the subject!"
Gabrielle Rowston, Export Compliance Manager, ROLLS ROYCE PLC
 London 2010 US Commercial Export Controls & Embargoes Seminar

"The quality of the training is very high. The trainers were able
to take a very tough topic and made it interesting and easy to
understand. The flow of the presentation was excellent."

Alan Ng, UNIX Security and Compliance Engineer, T-Systems
Singapore 2010 US Commercial Export Controls & Embargoes Seminar

"Thank You!  A difficult subject put across in a digestable manner -- certainly thorough and well-informed speakers."
Kim Walters, BAE SYSTEMS OPERATIONS LTD
London 2010 US Commercial Export Controls & Embargoes Seminar

"Brilliant Week!  Learned a lot from very knowledgeable and entertaining instructors."
Attendee of
London 2010 US Commercial Export Controls & Embargoes Seminar

"Excellent job presenting a tough topic.  The background information on American policy has cleared up my confusion regarding the importance of ITAR."
Ian Gardner, Senior Planner/Export Deputy, ITT CANNON UK
London 2010 US Defense Trade Controls Seminar

"Very well conducted and good real-life examples to help us better
understand this topic. Excellent, thank you."

Navneet Sachamuniwong, Software Process Specialist, Thomson Reuters
Singapore 2010 US Commercial Export Controls & Embargoes Seminar

"Very thorough -- much better than many seminars which seem more of an overview."
Attendee of
Washington DC 2010 Defense Trade Controls Seminars

"I have attended many seminars on trade compliance as well
as 6-week long classes and this has been one of the most
complete courses I have attended."

Tanya Siebert, Export Compliance Manager, Avion/Avtask, Inc.
San Diego, CA 2010 Defense Trade Controls Seminar


"Overall, Best in Industry!  The experience and credibility of
instructors is the best I have observed in my training of the
last 10 years."

Attendee of San Diego, CA 2010 US Export Controls Seminar

 

"Thank you for your outstanding program.  You set the bar
very high for this type of training."

Rai Anne Miller, Engineering Export Specialist, Lord Corporation
San Diego, CA 2010 Defense Trade Controls Seminar


"I have attended other export seminars and this one is the best
for finding all the regulations and answers in one place."

Scott Olsen, Corp. Legal, Moog Inc.
San Diego, CA 2010 Defense Trade Controls Seminar

 

"Great refreshment for ITAR regulations for me who was out of the defense market for 10 years. I realized lots of changes and updates to the ITAR process. Wish to continue level-up trainings in the future!"

Mickey Saruwatari, Manager, Japan, Aerospace & Defense LORD Far East Incorporated
Singapore 2010 US Defense Trade Controls Seminar

 

"Excellent job. This has been an eye opener."

Israel Gola Mbobela, Plant Manager, Therm-O-Disc Div. Emerson Electric
Singapore 2010 US Commercial Export Controls & Embargoes Seminar


"Superbly qualified instructors!  Maarten's sense of humor is one of the best..."
Kevin Mattonen, Managing Member, Kevin Mattonen, Haukka International LLC
San Diego, CA 2010 US Export Controls Seminar


"Very well run AGAIN!" Attendee of San Diego, CA Defense Trade Controls Seminar


"Once again I enjoyed your program -- every year I walk away a better asset to my company thanks to you."

Rai Anne Miller, Engineering Export Specialist, Lord Corporation
San Diego, CA 2010 US Export Controls Seminar


"I have been to a dozen export seminars in the last decade.
This is the best!"

Attendee of Defense Trade Controls Seminar
San Diego, CA 2010


 

"Excellent seminar, I walked out of the class with a greater understanding and clearer picture of the EAR.  I will be recommending this seminar to co-workers and other individuals of other companies in the future."
Adam Knight, Empowered Official, Eaton Corporation
San Diego, CA 2010 US Export Controls Seminar


 

"This has been the most informative training session I’ve
attended in my year and a half export career, including
certification training. Your presentation style is entertaining
and informative; a rare paring in export compliance training.
Thank you."

Angela Davis CUSECO, Trade Control Specialist, Boeing
Phoenix, AZ 2009 Defense Trade Controls Seminar
  


 

"Very good instructors. They kept it very intriguing."

John King, Director, National Aviation
Phoenix, AZ 2009 Defense Trade Controls Seminar


 

"I like the detail level of this seminar. Very helpful and useful
information I can take back and use on the job and daily."

S. Trexler, Asst. Director, Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ 2009 Defense Trade Controls Seminar


"I appreciate the humor to keep the very dry topic interesting. Definitely made the seminar enjoyable."

Donna Schmidt, Future ITAR Compliance Officer, Fisher Dynamics
Phoenix, AZ 2009 Defense Trade Controls Seminar


"This is my second year in a row for taking this seminar. It has been of tremendous value to me in my everyday responsibilities. It also touches on areas I don’t deal with and gives me “reminders” to stay on top of issues that otherwise may be forgotten. I highly recommend ECTI."

Wendy S. Court, Asst. Export Control Administrator, Carbone of America
Phoenix, AZ 2009 Defense Trade Controls Seminar


"Excellent follow-up. Great material."

Ken Geoffrey, QA Manager and Delegate Official, VIH Aviation Group
Phoenix, AZ 2009 Defense Trade Controls Seminar


"Everything was great! Again, John and Maarten do a great job using real life examples and humor to teach a subject that is far from humorous."

Jessica Chambers, Contracts & Export Administrator, Rockwell Collins
Phoenix, AZ 2009 Defense Trade Controls Seminar


"Excellent, knowledgeable trainings. Guides, tools, and reference material provided will be very helpful."

James R. Robertson, Dir. Of Programs, National Machine Company
Phoenix, AZ 2009 Defense Trade Controls Seminar


"Both John and Maarten are very knowledgeable and manage to bring some humor into a subject that isn’t very humorous."

Jessica Chambers, Contracts & Export Administrator, Rockwell Collins
Phoenix, AZ 2009 US Export Controls Seminar


"I recommend for companies that have the budget to bring John and Maarten in-house to perform this 4 day EAR & ITAR training."

Conrad Ramsey, Sr. Product Classification Specialist, Rockwell Collins
Phoenix, AZ 2009 Defense Trade Controls Seminar


"An excellent introduction to the ITAR, but with details given to the various licenses and exemptions. I would highly recommend this conference for someone who is new to ITAR regulations. I especially appreciated the samples that were provided."

Janice Simons, Corporate Trade Compliance Manager, IDEX Corporation
Washington DC 2009 Defense Trade Controls Seminar
 


"Easy to follow reference material. Instructors are very knowledgeable and approachable."

Mercedes Hanti, Export Administrator
Washington DC 2009 Defense Trade Controls Seminar


"Another great seminar. My 4th and I always learn something new."

David Johnson, Trade Control IT Manager, Schlumberger
Amsterdam, The Netherlands 2009


"Great! Will definitely recommend this course throughout Lockheed Martin – especially liked the whole “ITAR perspective” in addressing commerce issues and jurisdiction issues in product classification."

Catherine Walters-Shaw, Manager Export/Import, Lockheed Martin
Chicago, IL 2009 US Export Controls Seminar


"Seminar provides both general and technical detail of value for general management and subject matter experts."

Elijah A. Jones III, Corporate Transportation Manager, BAE Systems
Chicago, IL 2009 US Export Controls Seminar


"BSG always does a great job of presenting a comprehensive overview applicable across all industries."

Christian Bowen, International Trade Manager
Chicago, IL 2009 US Export Controls Seminar


"Well done. One of the more exciting export seminars I’ve attended. Thank you!!"

Chelsea Geraghty, Export Controls & Administration, MHD International Aviation Parts, Inc.
Montreal, Canada 2009 US Commercial Export Controls & Embargoes Seminar


"Excellent coverage and supplemental material. Subjects were extremely thorough despite the confusing layers of determination by the Department of State."

JP Tardy, Manager of Global Trade Compliance, Alsalam Aircraft Company
Munich, Germany 2009 US Defense Trade Controls Seminar


"Whether you’re an export professional, novice looking to learn about ITAR, or a seasoned export professional wanting to refresh your knowledge, this course will satisfy any expectation that you have. This is the best export course I have ever taken throughout my career."

Ron Day, Director of Contracts
Chicago, IL 2007 Defense Trade Controls Seminar


"You make a difficult and serious subject enjoyable so good work. The seminar was excellent overall."

Rose Mary Correia, Legal Counsel, Rheinmetall Canada, Inc.
Montreal, Canada 2007 US Export Controls on Non-US Transactions Seminar


"Bridges the gaps of practical knowledge with the ITAR. A well informed and detailed seminar. Excellent handout information which can serve as a good reference guide or practical support."

Geoff Fowle, US Compliance Manager, Thales Aerospace Ltd-UK
Washington, DC 2007 Defense Trade Controls Seminar


Other Testimonials from ECTI Seminar Attendees

 

"The course was well written, informative and great for beginners and experts. John, Scott, and Maarten took a very dry subject and make it fun and interesting. I can go back to my job and feel confident in making export recommendations."

Valeria Richards, Contracts Manager, Ametek

"Just like your reputation and my past experience would demonstrate, this seminar was terrific! As an advanced ITAR practitioner and an empowered official, I appreciate the reminders on things that I don’t deal with regularly and always manage to pick up one or two new things as well."

Attendee of US Export Controls Seminar, Nov. 2007

"Enjoyed the seminar! Nice blend of practical examples, regulations and humor-with lots of excellent content."

Attendee of US Export Controls Seminars, Nov. 2007

"This is the second time I’ve attended a … seminar. Black & Sengers present the material in an understandable way, offering relevant real-life examples. I also appreciate the humor they interject in their presentations."

Stuart Geiger, Principal Export Specialist, Rockwell Collins

"I’ve been in export compliance for 15 years and I have never participated in any course/seminar as useful as this one! Very comprehensive content, very competent consultants. Material very useful as both instructions and reference materials. I really got value for the seminar fee!"

Stig Ottensen, Logistics Manager, Flsmidth A/S

"Very good seminar. Very helpful in understanding the day to day compliance with the ITAR."

Bill Goulineau, Global Trade Compliance Specialist, Bell Helicopter

"A very helpful overview and practical analysis of a very complicated and administratively challenging area of law."

Christopher Sozzi, Sr. Corporate Counsel, Network Appliance, Inc.

"Without reservation the best instructional team I have ever experienced."

Jay Skills, Contracts Mgr/ITAR R.U., Avow Protection Systems

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