Import/Export Specialist Certificate

Step into the dynamic world of global commerce with Oakton College’s Import/Export Specialist Certificate. This 12-credit program is designed for those looking to advance their careers or break into the growing field of international trade. 

In this program, you will gain expertise in trade compliance, import/export documentation, and logistics strategies. You’ll learn how to navigate U.S. regulations, build compliance programs, and prepare critical forms for global trade. The program also covers logistics planning and secure payment terms, ensuring seamless trade operations. 

This program prepares you for trade analyst, customs consultant, trade coordinator, or compliance specialist roles. Oakton’s experienced instructors provide hands-on guidance to ensure you gain real-world knowledge that’s directly applicable to today’s global business needs.

Whether returning to college or starting your educational journey, Oakton College provides a flexible and affordable path to achieve your career goals. 

The skills you gain at Oakton prepare you to meet industry demands and achieve your aspirations.

Degrees and Certificates

Global Business Certificate

Build a fulfilling business career while also seeing the world and experiencing international cultures.
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99 percent of Oakton students graduate without debt.

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Meet Your Faculty and Experts

Global Business courses are taught by a team of talented instructors with distinguished academic and professional backgrounds. To ensure the quality of the curriculum and your education, the Global Business department is overseen by an expert panel of advisors.

Tracy Fulce
Chair of Business
Professor of Business
B.A. Michigan State University
M.B.A. Baker College
tfulce@oakton.edu
847.376.7803, Skokie
Office: B216, Skokie

Lisa  Cherivtch
Coordinator Global Business
Professor of Business
B.S. Northern Illinois University
M.B.A. DePaul University
lcherivt@oakton.edu
847.376.7123
Office: 3604, Des Plaines

David Lewis
Associate Professor of Business
dlewis@oakton.edu
847.635.1917
Office: 3604, Des Plaines

Meet our part time faculty:

Temecia Fortson
Lecturer
B.S. Northeastern Illinois University
M.B.A. Keller Graduate School of Management
tfortson@oakton.edu
847.635.1910
Office: B206, Skokie

Ruben Howard II
Lecturer
B.S. Jackson State University
M.S. Texas Southern University
M.S.B.A. Texas A&M University
Ph.D. Capella University
rhoward@oakton.edu
847.635.1807
Office: B104, Skokie

Lisa Ward
Lecturer
A.A.S. Harrison College
B.B.A. Northwood University
M.B.A. University of Phoenix
Ph.D. Northcentral University
lward@oakton.edu
847.635.1910
Office: B206, Skokie

Graziano Berto
Owner
Carlucci Rosemont

Robyn Wall Berto
Owner
Kolon and Associates

Raymond Camosy
Camosy Construction

Robert Chakrabarty
Account Director
Taproot Foundation

Jim Coates
IUOE Local 399 ETF
Training Fund Administrator

Dr. Jerry Field
Executive VP J.B. Burling Group Ltd.

Joseph Gurreri
Founding Principal/Innov Consult

Rand Hass
President
Medusa Consulting Group

Cynthia Morgan
Shift 2 Green
Pres-CEO

Richard Paullin
Executive Director
International Trade Assoc. of Greater Chicago

Steven Schumacher
Director Corporate HR
Sears

Brian Simek
Senior Manager Fleet Repair Services
Wheels Inc.

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