ITAR Compliance Mastery for Defense Industry Professionals
You're facing pressure no one else sees. Miss a clause. Misclassify a component. Overlook a jurisdiction. One oversight and your company could face fines, lost contracts, or even criminal liability. The stakes aren’t just high-they’re mission-critical. You know ITAR governs your work, but navigating its 170+ pages of legal text, amendments, and DDTC guidance is like defusing a time bomb with no manual. You're not just responsible for compliance-you're responsible for protecting your organization’s reputation, contracts, and future. But what if you had a proven, battle-tested roadmap? A system so clear and actionable that in just 21 days, you could go from uncertain interpreter to confident compliance leader-with a thoroughly validated framework ready to protect your projects and impress auditors. That’s exactly what ITAR Compliance Mastery for Defense Industry Professionals delivers: a transformation from confusion to command. Past participants have used this course to pass internal audits with zero findings, secure Department of Defense partnerships, and lead compliance overhauls that saved millions in potential penalties. Take Sarah M., Principal Export Control Officer at a Tier 1 aerospace integrator: “After completing the course, I rewrote our entire technical data access protocol. Within six weeks, we passed a DDTC assessment with zero non-conformities-the first clean audit in company history.” This isn’t just about understanding the rules. It’s about mastering their real-world application, creating bulletproof processes, and positioning yourself as the trusted gatekeeper of national security-level compliance. Here’s how this course is structured to help you get there.Course Format & Delivery Details Designed for Demanding Professionals, Delivered with Precision
ITAR Compliance Mastery is a self-paced, on-demand program built for defense sector leaders who need clarity without compromise. Enroll once and gain immediate online access to the complete curriculum-no gatekeeping, no waiting, no unnecessary barriers. With typical completion in 21 to 30 hours, most professionals finish within one month while working full-time. Many apply core principles in real time, achieving immediate risk reduction in ongoing projects within the first week. Lifetime Access, Zero Future Costs
Your enrollment includes lifetime access to all materials, including future updates. The ITAR landscape evolves-new interpretations, policy changes, and regulatory adjustments are regularly incorporated at no additional cost. You’re not buying a static product-you’re gaining a living, up-to-date resource you can reference for years. Available Anywhere, Anytime, on Any Device
Access your coursework 24/7 from desktop, tablet, or mobile. Designed with responsive formatting, every module, checklist, and worksheet works flawlessly across platforms. Study between flight lines. Review documentation during travel. Compliance mastery fits into your reality. Direct Instructor Support & Strategic Guidance
You are not learning in isolation. Certified ITAR advisors with active DDTC audit and government contracting experience provide responsive, professional guidance through secure messaging. Whether you’re clarifying jurisdictional scope or validating a licensing strategy, you get answers that reflect real-world precedent-not theory. You Earn a Globally Recognized Certificate of Completion
Upon successful completion, you receive a Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service-an internationally respected credential in professional development. Trusted by organizations from Lockheed Martin to BAE Systems, this certification is cited on LinkedIn profiles, internal promotion packets, and compliance leadership applications. It signals authority, diligence, and technical mastery. Transparent Pricing. No Hidden Fees. Ever.
The listed investment covers everything. There are no hidden charges, upsells, or subscription traps. You pay once, access everything, and retain full benefits in perpetuity. We accept all major payment methods, including Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal-securely processed with enterprise-grade encryption. 100% Risk-Free Enrollment: Satisfied or Refunded
We stand behind the value with a full money-back guarantee. If you complete the first four modules and do not find the content substantially more advanced, practical, and actionable than any ITAR guidance your company currently uses, simply request a refund. No questions, no hassle. What Happens After You Enroll
After completing registration, you’ll receive a confirmation email. Shortly afterward, you’ll receive a separate notification containing your access credentials and instructions for entering the learning platform. Our team ensures materials are prepared with diligence and precision-delivery timing reflects responsible course setup, not speed. “Will This Work for Me?” We’ve Got You Covered.
Whether you're a program manager handling dual-use components, a systems engineer working with foreign nationals, or a compliance officer auditing legacy export processes-this course is engineered for your role. It works even if: - You’ve never led an ITAR review alone
- Your company lacks a formal export control plan
- You inherited a compliance backlog with minimal training
- You're unsure whether your technical data falls under USML Category VIII or XI
- You need to train your team but don’t know where to start
Our graduates represent systems integrators, small defense contractors, R&D facilities, and international liaison offices-all achieving measurable outcomes because the course is role-specific, decision-focused, and built on auditable logic. With structured workflows, export control templates, and scenario-based evaluations, you’re not just learning regulations-you’re building institutional-grade assurance.
Module 1: Foundations of ITAR and National Security Context - Understanding the legal foundation of ITAR under the Arms Export Control Act
- The role of the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) in enforcement
- How ITAR differs from EAR and the implications for dual-use technology
- Key historical cases that shaped modern ITAR enforcement practices
- National security implications of unauthorized technical data transfer
- Overview of the U.S. Munitions List (USML) and its 21 categories
- Distinguishing defense articles, defense services, and technical data
- Recognizing common misconceptions that lead to non-compliance
- The impact of ITAR on international collaborations and joint ventures
- How export policy aligns with broader U.S. foreign policy objectives
- Fundamental principles of jurisdiction and control determination
- Understanding “in country” vs. “outside country” obligations
- Why physical location isn’t the only factor in compliance liability
- Identifying red flags in procurement and subcontracting workflows
- Baseline knowledge required before engaging with foreign persons
- Recognizing early indicators of potential violations in project design
Module 2: Jurisdiction and Classification Strategies - Step-by-step methodology for determining ITAR jurisdiction
- Analyzing product specifications against USML entry criteria
- When a self-classification is sufficient vs. requiring a USML determination
- Preparing and submitting a Commodity Jurisdiction (CJ) request to DDTC
- Interpreting CJ decisions and applying them to similar products
- Common pitfalls in mistaken ECCN or USML category assignments
- Differentiating between modifications, derivatives, and new developments
- How software fits within ITAR-controlled systems
- Assessing machine learning models with defense applications
- Classification of test equipment designed for military systems
- Reviewing commercial derivatives of military technology
- Understanding the “specially designed” criterion across categories
- Mapping components to subsystems and end-use systems
- Determining if integration with USML items triggers control
- Using technical specifications, schematics, and performance data in classification
- Documenting classification rationale for audit readiness
Module 3: Technical Data Control and Access Management - Defining technical data under ITAR §120.10 and its scope
- Identifying controlled drawings, blueprints, and specifications
- Assessing engineering notes, test results, and simulation outputs
- Controlling access to cloud-based repositories such as SharePoint or AWS
- Secure handling of digital files during product development cycles
- Implementing attribute-based access control (ABAC) for data
- Verifying citizenship and nationality in personnel onboarding
- Managing access for green card holders, dual nationals, and protected individuals
- Establishing clean rooms and virtual secure workspaces
- Developing data tagging and labeling protocols for export-controlled content
- Using metadata to enforce retention and distribution rules
- Integrating ITAR requirements into document management systems
- Managing version control for ITAR-controlled technical data
- Enforcing encryption standards for data at rest and in transit
- Building access logs and audit trails for accountability
- Training engineers and developers on data handling responsibilities
Module 4: Defense Services and Training Compliance - Defining defense services under ITAR §120.9
- Identifying technical assistance, engineering support, and integration services
- Determining when training constitutes a controlled defense service
- Approaches to secure remote support for international platforms
- Risk assessment for virtual maintenance and diagnostic sessions
- Implementing screen sharing controls with foreign persons
- Using read-only interfaces to limit exposure during support
- Preparing Technical Assistance Agreements (TAAs) with foreign entities
- Understanding the elements of a legally binding TAA
- Properly scoping support activities to avoid broad authorization
- Managing subcontractor involvement in defense service delivery
- Tracking service authorizations and expiration dates
- Reporting requirements for provisions of defense services
- Conducting internal reviews of consultant and contractor activities
- Establishing service-specific compliance checklists
- Preparing for audits of past defense service engagements
Module 5: Licensing and Authorization Frameworks - Overview of license types: DSP-5, DSP-73, DSP-83, and more
- Determining when a license is required for export or retransfer
- Using exemptions such as CCATS, GOCA, and Canadian Exemption
- Applying for a Manufacturing License Agreement (MLA)
- Preparing a Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA) for DDTC submission
- Submitting an Open General License (OGL) application
- Understanding the Temporary Import/Export (DSP-61) process
- Completing Electronic License Applications (ELA) through AES
- Assessing lead times for different authorization types
- Drafting clear, concise license justifications and technical summaries
- Responding to DDTC requests for additional information
- Managing amendments and modifications to existing licenses
- Validating end-user statements and conducting end-use checks
- Handling reexports and retransfers under approved authorizations
- Tracking license conditions and compliance obligations
- Building a license management dashboard for enterprise use
Module 6: Internal Compliance Program (ICP) Design - Core elements of a robust ICP as outlined by DDTC
- Developing a compliance manual approved by executive leadership
- Establishing roles: Export Compliance Officer, ICP Committee
- Creating policies for foreign visits, tours, and facility access
- Designing visitor badges with access levels and duration limits
- Implementing cyber export controls for remote access
- Integrating physical and information security for ITAR compliance
- Developing standard operating procedures for high-risk functions
- Building a classification decision tree for engineering teams
- Creating templates for authorization requests and reviews
- Establishing reporting lines for suspected violations
- Documenting corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Conducting quarterly compliance self-assessments
- Preparing for third-party audits and DDTC inspections
- Using compliance metrics to demonstrate program effectiveness
- Demonstrating “management commitment” in regulatory engagements
Module 7: Foreign Person and Third-Party Risk Mitigation - Defining foreign persons under ITAR and regulatory implications
- Validating nationality through acceptable documentation
- Screening third parties against restricted party lists (RPLs)
- Conducting enhanced due diligence for high-risk countries
- Managing interactions with joint venture partners overseas
- Assessing subcontractor access to controlled technical data
- Implementing flow-down requirements in agreements
- Using GOUV Agreements for secure government-to-government exchanges
- Monitoring foreign national employment across departments
- Training HR on nationality-based access restrictions
- Managing internships and co-op programs involving foreign students
- Handling remote support from offshore development centers
- Screening for indirect access through service providers
- Assessing risk of technology leakage via supply chain partners
- Building third-party risk scoring models
- Creating audit-ready vendor compliance packages
Module 8: Facility, Personnel, and Cyber Security Integration - Aligning ITAR access with personnel security clearance levels
- Implementing dual controls for high-sensitivity areas
- Designing facility layouts to prevent unauthorized viewing
- Using physical barriers, blinds, and secure workstations
- Establishing ITAR-only network segments and VLANs
- Configuring firewalls to block unauthorized external access
- Enforcing multi-factor authentication for system access
- Monitoring for unauthorized USB device usage
- Controlling print and copy functions for technical documentation
- Managing mobile device access to controlled networks
- Implementing device encryption and remote wipe capabilities
- Conducting regular penetration testing on ITAR systems
- Assessing cloud provider compliance with ITAR requirements
- Validating data residency and server locations
- Integrating SIEM tools to detect policy violations
- Establishing incident response protocols for data breaches
Module 9: Auditing, Monitoring, and Enforcement Readiness - Preparing for a DDTC audit: timelines, expectations, and scope
- Conducting pre-audit self-assessments using standard checklists
- Organizing documentation in audit-ready bundles
- Responding to DDTC questionnaires and information requests
- Managing site visits and interviews with regulatory staff
- Distinguishing between voluntary disclosures and enforcement actions
- Filing a Voluntary Disclosure with DDTC under 22 CFR §128.6
- Calculating potential penalties and mitigation factors
- Responding to Notices of Violation (NOVs) effectively
- Negotiating Consent Agreements to resolve findings
- Tracking audit findings and implementing corrective actions
- Using audit outcomes to strengthen internal controls
- Developing a post-audit reporting process for leadership
- Conducting tabletop exercises for audit simulations
- Training compliance staff on regulatory negotiation techniques
- Building a defense against willful negligence allegations
Module 10: Practical Application and Scenario-Based Training - Evaluating a proposed collaboration with a NATO ally
- Classifying an upgraded avionics control unit
- Handling technical support for a foreign military operator
- Managing a software patch release with encryption elements
- Authorizing access for a dual-national engineer on a classified project
- Reviewing a subcontractor’s proposed data sharing protocol
- Assessing the risk of using a non-ITAR cloud backup service
- Approving a presentation at an international defense conference
- Validating the end-user of a radar subsystem export
- Determining if training on maintenance procedures requires a license
- Handling a request to loan a prototype to a foreign lab
- Responding to a data breach involving controlled drawings
- Managing the return of a broken ITAR-controlled component
- Approving a remote diagnostic session via encrypted video
- Classifying an AI-powered targeting algorithm for UAVs
- Reviewing an employee’s proposal to publish technical research
Module 11: Advanced Topics and Emerging Technology Challenges - ITAR implications of additive manufacturing and 3D printing
- Controlling digital blueprints for on-demand production
- Managing cloud-based simulation tools with weapon system models
- Addressing autonomous systems and AI in defense applications
- Classifying quantum computing components with military potential
- Handling nanotechnology in next-generation platforms
- Assessing cybersecurity tools designed for battlefield networks
- Regulating hypersonic vehicle development data
- Navigating ITAR controls on low Earth orbit satellite constellations
- Managing dual-use drone technology with offensive capabilities
- Addressing augmented reality (AR) for military training systems
- Controlling firmware updates distributed over-the-air (OTA)
- Handling zero-trust architecture in defense IT environments
- Evaluating blockchain for secure logistics tracking
- Assessing ITAR exposure in open-source defense projects
- Navigating technology transfer risks in academic collaborations
Module 12: Certification, Career Advancement, and Program Sustainability - Preparing for final assessment and mastery verification
- Completing the comprehensive compliance framework project
- Submitting documentation for Certificate of Completion review
- Receiving official certification issued by The Art of Service
- Adding certification to LinkedIn, resumes, and professional profiles
- Using certification to support internal promotions or job applications
- Positioning yourself as a compliance subject matter expert (SME)
- Pitching compliance improvements to executive leadership
- Delivering internal training sessions based on course content
- Scaling your knowledge to mentor junior staff
- Integrating course templates into existing compliance programs
- Establishing quarterly refresh cycles using updated materials
- Tracking personal progress with digital badge achievements
- Accessing alumni resources and expert office hours
- Joining the global network of ITAR Compliance Mastery professionals
- Staying ahead with future regulatory change alerts
- Understanding the legal foundation of ITAR under the Arms Export Control Act
- The role of the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) in enforcement
- How ITAR differs from EAR and the implications for dual-use technology
- Key historical cases that shaped modern ITAR enforcement practices
- National security implications of unauthorized technical data transfer
- Overview of the U.S. Munitions List (USML) and its 21 categories
- Distinguishing defense articles, defense services, and technical data
- Recognizing common misconceptions that lead to non-compliance
- The impact of ITAR on international collaborations and joint ventures
- How export policy aligns with broader U.S. foreign policy objectives
- Fundamental principles of jurisdiction and control determination
- Understanding “in country” vs. “outside country” obligations
- Why physical location isn’t the only factor in compliance liability
- Identifying red flags in procurement and subcontracting workflows
- Baseline knowledge required before engaging with foreign persons
- Recognizing early indicators of potential violations in project design
Module 2: Jurisdiction and Classification Strategies - Step-by-step methodology for determining ITAR jurisdiction
- Analyzing product specifications against USML entry criteria
- When a self-classification is sufficient vs. requiring a USML determination
- Preparing and submitting a Commodity Jurisdiction (CJ) request to DDTC
- Interpreting CJ decisions and applying them to similar products
- Common pitfalls in mistaken ECCN or USML category assignments
- Differentiating between modifications, derivatives, and new developments
- How software fits within ITAR-controlled systems
- Assessing machine learning models with defense applications
- Classification of test equipment designed for military systems
- Reviewing commercial derivatives of military technology
- Understanding the “specially designed” criterion across categories
- Mapping components to subsystems and end-use systems
- Determining if integration with USML items triggers control
- Using technical specifications, schematics, and performance data in classification
- Documenting classification rationale for audit readiness
Module 3: Technical Data Control and Access Management - Defining technical data under ITAR §120.10 and its scope
- Identifying controlled drawings, blueprints, and specifications
- Assessing engineering notes, test results, and simulation outputs
- Controlling access to cloud-based repositories such as SharePoint or AWS
- Secure handling of digital files during product development cycles
- Implementing attribute-based access control (ABAC) for data
- Verifying citizenship and nationality in personnel onboarding
- Managing access for green card holders, dual nationals, and protected individuals
- Establishing clean rooms and virtual secure workspaces
- Developing data tagging and labeling protocols for export-controlled content
- Using metadata to enforce retention and distribution rules
- Integrating ITAR requirements into document management systems
- Managing version control for ITAR-controlled technical data
- Enforcing encryption standards for data at rest and in transit
- Building access logs and audit trails for accountability
- Training engineers and developers on data handling responsibilities
Module 4: Defense Services and Training Compliance - Defining defense services under ITAR §120.9
- Identifying technical assistance, engineering support, and integration services
- Determining when training constitutes a controlled defense service
- Approaches to secure remote support for international platforms
- Risk assessment for virtual maintenance and diagnostic sessions
- Implementing screen sharing controls with foreign persons
- Using read-only interfaces to limit exposure during support
- Preparing Technical Assistance Agreements (TAAs) with foreign entities
- Understanding the elements of a legally binding TAA
- Properly scoping support activities to avoid broad authorization
- Managing subcontractor involvement in defense service delivery
- Tracking service authorizations and expiration dates
- Reporting requirements for provisions of defense services
- Conducting internal reviews of consultant and contractor activities
- Establishing service-specific compliance checklists
- Preparing for audits of past defense service engagements
Module 5: Licensing and Authorization Frameworks - Overview of license types: DSP-5, DSP-73, DSP-83, and more
- Determining when a license is required for export or retransfer
- Using exemptions such as CCATS, GOCA, and Canadian Exemption
- Applying for a Manufacturing License Agreement (MLA)
- Preparing a Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA) for DDTC submission
- Submitting an Open General License (OGL) application
- Understanding the Temporary Import/Export (DSP-61) process
- Completing Electronic License Applications (ELA) through AES
- Assessing lead times for different authorization types
- Drafting clear, concise license justifications and technical summaries
- Responding to DDTC requests for additional information
- Managing amendments and modifications to existing licenses
- Validating end-user statements and conducting end-use checks
- Handling reexports and retransfers under approved authorizations
- Tracking license conditions and compliance obligations
- Building a license management dashboard for enterprise use
Module 6: Internal Compliance Program (ICP) Design - Core elements of a robust ICP as outlined by DDTC
- Developing a compliance manual approved by executive leadership
- Establishing roles: Export Compliance Officer, ICP Committee
- Creating policies for foreign visits, tours, and facility access
- Designing visitor badges with access levels and duration limits
- Implementing cyber export controls for remote access
- Integrating physical and information security for ITAR compliance
- Developing standard operating procedures for high-risk functions
- Building a classification decision tree for engineering teams
- Creating templates for authorization requests and reviews
- Establishing reporting lines for suspected violations
- Documenting corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Conducting quarterly compliance self-assessments
- Preparing for third-party audits and DDTC inspections
- Using compliance metrics to demonstrate program effectiveness
- Demonstrating “management commitment” in regulatory engagements
Module 7: Foreign Person and Third-Party Risk Mitigation - Defining foreign persons under ITAR and regulatory implications
- Validating nationality through acceptable documentation
- Screening third parties against restricted party lists (RPLs)
- Conducting enhanced due diligence for high-risk countries
- Managing interactions with joint venture partners overseas
- Assessing subcontractor access to controlled technical data
- Implementing flow-down requirements in agreements
- Using GOUV Agreements for secure government-to-government exchanges
- Monitoring foreign national employment across departments
- Training HR on nationality-based access restrictions
- Managing internships and co-op programs involving foreign students
- Handling remote support from offshore development centers
- Screening for indirect access through service providers
- Assessing risk of technology leakage via supply chain partners
- Building third-party risk scoring models
- Creating audit-ready vendor compliance packages
Module 8: Facility, Personnel, and Cyber Security Integration - Aligning ITAR access with personnel security clearance levels
- Implementing dual controls for high-sensitivity areas
- Designing facility layouts to prevent unauthorized viewing
- Using physical barriers, blinds, and secure workstations
- Establishing ITAR-only network segments and VLANs
- Configuring firewalls to block unauthorized external access
- Enforcing multi-factor authentication for system access
- Monitoring for unauthorized USB device usage
- Controlling print and copy functions for technical documentation
- Managing mobile device access to controlled networks
- Implementing device encryption and remote wipe capabilities
- Conducting regular penetration testing on ITAR systems
- Assessing cloud provider compliance with ITAR requirements
- Validating data residency and server locations
- Integrating SIEM tools to detect policy violations
- Establishing incident response protocols for data breaches
Module 9: Auditing, Monitoring, and Enforcement Readiness - Preparing for a DDTC audit: timelines, expectations, and scope
- Conducting pre-audit self-assessments using standard checklists
- Organizing documentation in audit-ready bundles
- Responding to DDTC questionnaires and information requests
- Managing site visits and interviews with regulatory staff
- Distinguishing between voluntary disclosures and enforcement actions
- Filing a Voluntary Disclosure with DDTC under 22 CFR §128.6
- Calculating potential penalties and mitigation factors
- Responding to Notices of Violation (NOVs) effectively
- Negotiating Consent Agreements to resolve findings
- Tracking audit findings and implementing corrective actions
- Using audit outcomes to strengthen internal controls
- Developing a post-audit reporting process for leadership
- Conducting tabletop exercises for audit simulations
- Training compliance staff on regulatory negotiation techniques
- Building a defense against willful negligence allegations
Module 10: Practical Application and Scenario-Based Training - Evaluating a proposed collaboration with a NATO ally
- Classifying an upgraded avionics control unit
- Handling technical support for a foreign military operator
- Managing a software patch release with encryption elements
- Authorizing access for a dual-national engineer on a classified project
- Reviewing a subcontractor’s proposed data sharing protocol
- Assessing the risk of using a non-ITAR cloud backup service
- Approving a presentation at an international defense conference
- Validating the end-user of a radar subsystem export
- Determining if training on maintenance procedures requires a license
- Handling a request to loan a prototype to a foreign lab
- Responding to a data breach involving controlled drawings
- Managing the return of a broken ITAR-controlled component
- Approving a remote diagnostic session via encrypted video
- Classifying an AI-powered targeting algorithm for UAVs
- Reviewing an employee’s proposal to publish technical research
Module 11: Advanced Topics and Emerging Technology Challenges - ITAR implications of additive manufacturing and 3D printing
- Controlling digital blueprints for on-demand production
- Managing cloud-based simulation tools with weapon system models
- Addressing autonomous systems and AI in defense applications
- Classifying quantum computing components with military potential
- Handling nanotechnology in next-generation platforms
- Assessing cybersecurity tools designed for battlefield networks
- Regulating hypersonic vehicle development data
- Navigating ITAR controls on low Earth orbit satellite constellations
- Managing dual-use drone technology with offensive capabilities
- Addressing augmented reality (AR) for military training systems
- Controlling firmware updates distributed over-the-air (OTA)
- Handling zero-trust architecture in defense IT environments
- Evaluating blockchain for secure logistics tracking
- Assessing ITAR exposure in open-source defense projects
- Navigating technology transfer risks in academic collaborations
Module 12: Certification, Career Advancement, and Program Sustainability - Preparing for final assessment and mastery verification
- Completing the comprehensive compliance framework project
- Submitting documentation for Certificate of Completion review
- Receiving official certification issued by The Art of Service
- Adding certification to LinkedIn, resumes, and professional profiles
- Using certification to support internal promotions or job applications
- Positioning yourself as a compliance subject matter expert (SME)
- Pitching compliance improvements to executive leadership
- Delivering internal training sessions based on course content
- Scaling your knowledge to mentor junior staff
- Integrating course templates into existing compliance programs
- Establishing quarterly refresh cycles using updated materials
- Tracking personal progress with digital badge achievements
- Accessing alumni resources and expert office hours
- Joining the global network of ITAR Compliance Mastery professionals
- Staying ahead with future regulatory change alerts
- Defining technical data under ITAR §120.10 and its scope
- Identifying controlled drawings, blueprints, and specifications
- Assessing engineering notes, test results, and simulation outputs
- Controlling access to cloud-based repositories such as SharePoint or AWS
- Secure handling of digital files during product development cycles
- Implementing attribute-based access control (ABAC) for data
- Verifying citizenship and nationality in personnel onboarding
- Managing access for green card holders, dual nationals, and protected individuals
- Establishing clean rooms and virtual secure workspaces
- Developing data tagging and labeling protocols for export-controlled content
- Using metadata to enforce retention and distribution rules
- Integrating ITAR requirements into document management systems
- Managing version control for ITAR-controlled technical data
- Enforcing encryption standards for data at rest and in transit
- Building access logs and audit trails for accountability
- Training engineers and developers on data handling responsibilities
Module 4: Defense Services and Training Compliance - Defining defense services under ITAR §120.9
- Identifying technical assistance, engineering support, and integration services
- Determining when training constitutes a controlled defense service
- Approaches to secure remote support for international platforms
- Risk assessment for virtual maintenance and diagnostic sessions
- Implementing screen sharing controls with foreign persons
- Using read-only interfaces to limit exposure during support
- Preparing Technical Assistance Agreements (TAAs) with foreign entities
- Understanding the elements of a legally binding TAA
- Properly scoping support activities to avoid broad authorization
- Managing subcontractor involvement in defense service delivery
- Tracking service authorizations and expiration dates
- Reporting requirements for provisions of defense services
- Conducting internal reviews of consultant and contractor activities
- Establishing service-specific compliance checklists
- Preparing for audits of past defense service engagements
Module 5: Licensing and Authorization Frameworks - Overview of license types: DSP-5, DSP-73, DSP-83, and more
- Determining when a license is required for export or retransfer
- Using exemptions such as CCATS, GOCA, and Canadian Exemption
- Applying for a Manufacturing License Agreement (MLA)
- Preparing a Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA) for DDTC submission
- Submitting an Open General License (OGL) application
- Understanding the Temporary Import/Export (DSP-61) process
- Completing Electronic License Applications (ELA) through AES
- Assessing lead times for different authorization types
- Drafting clear, concise license justifications and technical summaries
- Responding to DDTC requests for additional information
- Managing amendments and modifications to existing licenses
- Validating end-user statements and conducting end-use checks
- Handling reexports and retransfers under approved authorizations
- Tracking license conditions and compliance obligations
- Building a license management dashboard for enterprise use
Module 6: Internal Compliance Program (ICP) Design - Core elements of a robust ICP as outlined by DDTC
- Developing a compliance manual approved by executive leadership
- Establishing roles: Export Compliance Officer, ICP Committee
- Creating policies for foreign visits, tours, and facility access
- Designing visitor badges with access levels and duration limits
- Implementing cyber export controls for remote access
- Integrating physical and information security for ITAR compliance
- Developing standard operating procedures for high-risk functions
- Building a classification decision tree for engineering teams
- Creating templates for authorization requests and reviews
- Establishing reporting lines for suspected violations
- Documenting corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Conducting quarterly compliance self-assessments
- Preparing for third-party audits and DDTC inspections
- Using compliance metrics to demonstrate program effectiveness
- Demonstrating “management commitment” in regulatory engagements
Module 7: Foreign Person and Third-Party Risk Mitigation - Defining foreign persons under ITAR and regulatory implications
- Validating nationality through acceptable documentation
- Screening third parties against restricted party lists (RPLs)
- Conducting enhanced due diligence for high-risk countries
- Managing interactions with joint venture partners overseas
- Assessing subcontractor access to controlled technical data
- Implementing flow-down requirements in agreements
- Using GOUV Agreements for secure government-to-government exchanges
- Monitoring foreign national employment across departments
- Training HR on nationality-based access restrictions
- Managing internships and co-op programs involving foreign students
- Handling remote support from offshore development centers
- Screening for indirect access through service providers
- Assessing risk of technology leakage via supply chain partners
- Building third-party risk scoring models
- Creating audit-ready vendor compliance packages
Module 8: Facility, Personnel, and Cyber Security Integration - Aligning ITAR access with personnel security clearance levels
- Implementing dual controls for high-sensitivity areas
- Designing facility layouts to prevent unauthorized viewing
- Using physical barriers, blinds, and secure workstations
- Establishing ITAR-only network segments and VLANs
- Configuring firewalls to block unauthorized external access
- Enforcing multi-factor authentication for system access
- Monitoring for unauthorized USB device usage
- Controlling print and copy functions for technical documentation
- Managing mobile device access to controlled networks
- Implementing device encryption and remote wipe capabilities
- Conducting regular penetration testing on ITAR systems
- Assessing cloud provider compliance with ITAR requirements
- Validating data residency and server locations
- Integrating SIEM tools to detect policy violations
- Establishing incident response protocols for data breaches
Module 9: Auditing, Monitoring, and Enforcement Readiness - Preparing for a DDTC audit: timelines, expectations, and scope
- Conducting pre-audit self-assessments using standard checklists
- Organizing documentation in audit-ready bundles
- Responding to DDTC questionnaires and information requests
- Managing site visits and interviews with regulatory staff
- Distinguishing between voluntary disclosures and enforcement actions
- Filing a Voluntary Disclosure with DDTC under 22 CFR §128.6
- Calculating potential penalties and mitigation factors
- Responding to Notices of Violation (NOVs) effectively
- Negotiating Consent Agreements to resolve findings
- Tracking audit findings and implementing corrective actions
- Using audit outcomes to strengthen internal controls
- Developing a post-audit reporting process for leadership
- Conducting tabletop exercises for audit simulations
- Training compliance staff on regulatory negotiation techniques
- Building a defense against willful negligence allegations
Module 10: Practical Application and Scenario-Based Training - Evaluating a proposed collaboration with a NATO ally
- Classifying an upgraded avionics control unit
- Handling technical support for a foreign military operator
- Managing a software patch release with encryption elements
- Authorizing access for a dual-national engineer on a classified project
- Reviewing a subcontractor’s proposed data sharing protocol
- Assessing the risk of using a non-ITAR cloud backup service
- Approving a presentation at an international defense conference
- Validating the end-user of a radar subsystem export
- Determining if training on maintenance procedures requires a license
- Handling a request to loan a prototype to a foreign lab
- Responding to a data breach involving controlled drawings
- Managing the return of a broken ITAR-controlled component
- Approving a remote diagnostic session via encrypted video
- Classifying an AI-powered targeting algorithm for UAVs
- Reviewing an employee’s proposal to publish technical research
Module 11: Advanced Topics and Emerging Technology Challenges - ITAR implications of additive manufacturing and 3D printing
- Controlling digital blueprints for on-demand production
- Managing cloud-based simulation tools with weapon system models
- Addressing autonomous systems and AI in defense applications
- Classifying quantum computing components with military potential
- Handling nanotechnology in next-generation platforms
- Assessing cybersecurity tools designed for battlefield networks
- Regulating hypersonic vehicle development data
- Navigating ITAR controls on low Earth orbit satellite constellations
- Managing dual-use drone technology with offensive capabilities
- Addressing augmented reality (AR) for military training systems
- Controlling firmware updates distributed over-the-air (OTA)
- Handling zero-trust architecture in defense IT environments
- Evaluating blockchain for secure logistics tracking
- Assessing ITAR exposure in open-source defense projects
- Navigating technology transfer risks in academic collaborations
Module 12: Certification, Career Advancement, and Program Sustainability - Preparing for final assessment and mastery verification
- Completing the comprehensive compliance framework project
- Submitting documentation for Certificate of Completion review
- Receiving official certification issued by The Art of Service
- Adding certification to LinkedIn, resumes, and professional profiles
- Using certification to support internal promotions or job applications
- Positioning yourself as a compliance subject matter expert (SME)
- Pitching compliance improvements to executive leadership
- Delivering internal training sessions based on course content
- Scaling your knowledge to mentor junior staff
- Integrating course templates into existing compliance programs
- Establishing quarterly refresh cycles using updated materials
- Tracking personal progress with digital badge achievements
- Accessing alumni resources and expert office hours
- Joining the global network of ITAR Compliance Mastery professionals
- Staying ahead with future regulatory change alerts
- Overview of license types: DSP-5, DSP-73, DSP-83, and more
- Determining when a license is required for export or retransfer
- Using exemptions such as CCATS, GOCA, and Canadian Exemption
- Applying for a Manufacturing License Agreement (MLA)
- Preparing a Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA) for DDTC submission
- Submitting an Open General License (OGL) application
- Understanding the Temporary Import/Export (DSP-61) process
- Completing Electronic License Applications (ELA) through AES
- Assessing lead times for different authorization types
- Drafting clear, concise license justifications and technical summaries
- Responding to DDTC requests for additional information
- Managing amendments and modifications to existing licenses
- Validating end-user statements and conducting end-use checks
- Handling reexports and retransfers under approved authorizations
- Tracking license conditions and compliance obligations
- Building a license management dashboard for enterprise use
Module 6: Internal Compliance Program (ICP) Design - Core elements of a robust ICP as outlined by DDTC
- Developing a compliance manual approved by executive leadership
- Establishing roles: Export Compliance Officer, ICP Committee
- Creating policies for foreign visits, tours, and facility access
- Designing visitor badges with access levels and duration limits
- Implementing cyber export controls for remote access
- Integrating physical and information security for ITAR compliance
- Developing standard operating procedures for high-risk functions
- Building a classification decision tree for engineering teams
- Creating templates for authorization requests and reviews
- Establishing reporting lines for suspected violations
- Documenting corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Conducting quarterly compliance self-assessments
- Preparing for third-party audits and DDTC inspections
- Using compliance metrics to demonstrate program effectiveness
- Demonstrating “management commitment” in regulatory engagements
Module 7: Foreign Person and Third-Party Risk Mitigation - Defining foreign persons under ITAR and regulatory implications
- Validating nationality through acceptable documentation
- Screening third parties against restricted party lists (RPLs)
- Conducting enhanced due diligence for high-risk countries
- Managing interactions with joint venture partners overseas
- Assessing subcontractor access to controlled technical data
- Implementing flow-down requirements in agreements
- Using GOUV Agreements for secure government-to-government exchanges
- Monitoring foreign national employment across departments
- Training HR on nationality-based access restrictions
- Managing internships and co-op programs involving foreign students
- Handling remote support from offshore development centers
- Screening for indirect access through service providers
- Assessing risk of technology leakage via supply chain partners
- Building third-party risk scoring models
- Creating audit-ready vendor compliance packages
Module 8: Facility, Personnel, and Cyber Security Integration - Aligning ITAR access with personnel security clearance levels
- Implementing dual controls for high-sensitivity areas
- Designing facility layouts to prevent unauthorized viewing
- Using physical barriers, blinds, and secure workstations
- Establishing ITAR-only network segments and VLANs
- Configuring firewalls to block unauthorized external access
- Enforcing multi-factor authentication for system access
- Monitoring for unauthorized USB device usage
- Controlling print and copy functions for technical documentation
- Managing mobile device access to controlled networks
- Implementing device encryption and remote wipe capabilities
- Conducting regular penetration testing on ITAR systems
- Assessing cloud provider compliance with ITAR requirements
- Validating data residency and server locations
- Integrating SIEM tools to detect policy violations
- Establishing incident response protocols for data breaches
Module 9: Auditing, Monitoring, and Enforcement Readiness - Preparing for a DDTC audit: timelines, expectations, and scope
- Conducting pre-audit self-assessments using standard checklists
- Organizing documentation in audit-ready bundles
- Responding to DDTC questionnaires and information requests
- Managing site visits and interviews with regulatory staff
- Distinguishing between voluntary disclosures and enforcement actions
- Filing a Voluntary Disclosure with DDTC under 22 CFR §128.6
- Calculating potential penalties and mitigation factors
- Responding to Notices of Violation (NOVs) effectively
- Negotiating Consent Agreements to resolve findings
- Tracking audit findings and implementing corrective actions
- Using audit outcomes to strengthen internal controls
- Developing a post-audit reporting process for leadership
- Conducting tabletop exercises for audit simulations
- Training compliance staff on regulatory negotiation techniques
- Building a defense against willful negligence allegations
Module 10: Practical Application and Scenario-Based Training - Evaluating a proposed collaboration with a NATO ally
- Classifying an upgraded avionics control unit
- Handling technical support for a foreign military operator
- Managing a software patch release with encryption elements
- Authorizing access for a dual-national engineer on a classified project
- Reviewing a subcontractor’s proposed data sharing protocol
- Assessing the risk of using a non-ITAR cloud backup service
- Approving a presentation at an international defense conference
- Validating the end-user of a radar subsystem export
- Determining if training on maintenance procedures requires a license
- Handling a request to loan a prototype to a foreign lab
- Responding to a data breach involving controlled drawings
- Managing the return of a broken ITAR-controlled component
- Approving a remote diagnostic session via encrypted video
- Classifying an AI-powered targeting algorithm for UAVs
- Reviewing an employee’s proposal to publish technical research
Module 11: Advanced Topics and Emerging Technology Challenges - ITAR implications of additive manufacturing and 3D printing
- Controlling digital blueprints for on-demand production
- Managing cloud-based simulation tools with weapon system models
- Addressing autonomous systems and AI in defense applications
- Classifying quantum computing components with military potential
- Handling nanotechnology in next-generation platforms
- Assessing cybersecurity tools designed for battlefield networks
- Regulating hypersonic vehicle development data
- Navigating ITAR controls on low Earth orbit satellite constellations
- Managing dual-use drone technology with offensive capabilities
- Addressing augmented reality (AR) for military training systems
- Controlling firmware updates distributed over-the-air (OTA)
- Handling zero-trust architecture in defense IT environments
- Evaluating blockchain for secure logistics tracking
- Assessing ITAR exposure in open-source defense projects
- Navigating technology transfer risks in academic collaborations
Module 12: Certification, Career Advancement, and Program Sustainability - Preparing for final assessment and mastery verification
- Completing the comprehensive compliance framework project
- Submitting documentation for Certificate of Completion review
- Receiving official certification issued by The Art of Service
- Adding certification to LinkedIn, resumes, and professional profiles
- Using certification to support internal promotions or job applications
- Positioning yourself as a compliance subject matter expert (SME)
- Pitching compliance improvements to executive leadership
- Delivering internal training sessions based on course content
- Scaling your knowledge to mentor junior staff
- Integrating course templates into existing compliance programs
- Establishing quarterly refresh cycles using updated materials
- Tracking personal progress with digital badge achievements
- Accessing alumni resources and expert office hours
- Joining the global network of ITAR Compliance Mastery professionals
- Staying ahead with future regulatory change alerts
- Defining foreign persons under ITAR and regulatory implications
- Validating nationality through acceptable documentation
- Screening third parties against restricted party lists (RPLs)
- Conducting enhanced due diligence for high-risk countries
- Managing interactions with joint venture partners overseas
- Assessing subcontractor access to controlled technical data
- Implementing flow-down requirements in agreements
- Using GOUV Agreements for secure government-to-government exchanges
- Monitoring foreign national employment across departments
- Training HR on nationality-based access restrictions
- Managing internships and co-op programs involving foreign students
- Handling remote support from offshore development centers
- Screening for indirect access through service providers
- Assessing risk of technology leakage via supply chain partners
- Building third-party risk scoring models
- Creating audit-ready vendor compliance packages
Module 8: Facility, Personnel, and Cyber Security Integration - Aligning ITAR access with personnel security clearance levels
- Implementing dual controls for high-sensitivity areas
- Designing facility layouts to prevent unauthorized viewing
- Using physical barriers, blinds, and secure workstations
- Establishing ITAR-only network segments and VLANs
- Configuring firewalls to block unauthorized external access
- Enforcing multi-factor authentication for system access
- Monitoring for unauthorized USB device usage
- Controlling print and copy functions for technical documentation
- Managing mobile device access to controlled networks
- Implementing device encryption and remote wipe capabilities
- Conducting regular penetration testing on ITAR systems
- Assessing cloud provider compliance with ITAR requirements
- Validating data residency and server locations
- Integrating SIEM tools to detect policy violations
- Establishing incident response protocols for data breaches
Module 9: Auditing, Monitoring, and Enforcement Readiness - Preparing for a DDTC audit: timelines, expectations, and scope
- Conducting pre-audit self-assessments using standard checklists
- Organizing documentation in audit-ready bundles
- Responding to DDTC questionnaires and information requests
- Managing site visits and interviews with regulatory staff
- Distinguishing between voluntary disclosures and enforcement actions
- Filing a Voluntary Disclosure with DDTC under 22 CFR §128.6
- Calculating potential penalties and mitigation factors
- Responding to Notices of Violation (NOVs) effectively
- Negotiating Consent Agreements to resolve findings
- Tracking audit findings and implementing corrective actions
- Using audit outcomes to strengthen internal controls
- Developing a post-audit reporting process for leadership
- Conducting tabletop exercises for audit simulations
- Training compliance staff on regulatory negotiation techniques
- Building a defense against willful negligence allegations
Module 10: Practical Application and Scenario-Based Training - Evaluating a proposed collaboration with a NATO ally
- Classifying an upgraded avionics control unit
- Handling technical support for a foreign military operator
- Managing a software patch release with encryption elements
- Authorizing access for a dual-national engineer on a classified project
- Reviewing a subcontractor’s proposed data sharing protocol
- Assessing the risk of using a non-ITAR cloud backup service
- Approving a presentation at an international defense conference
- Validating the end-user of a radar subsystem export
- Determining if training on maintenance procedures requires a license
- Handling a request to loan a prototype to a foreign lab
- Responding to a data breach involving controlled drawings
- Managing the return of a broken ITAR-controlled component
- Approving a remote diagnostic session via encrypted video
- Classifying an AI-powered targeting algorithm for UAVs
- Reviewing an employee’s proposal to publish technical research
Module 11: Advanced Topics and Emerging Technology Challenges - ITAR implications of additive manufacturing and 3D printing
- Controlling digital blueprints for on-demand production
- Managing cloud-based simulation tools with weapon system models
- Addressing autonomous systems and AI in defense applications
- Classifying quantum computing components with military potential
- Handling nanotechnology in next-generation platforms
- Assessing cybersecurity tools designed for battlefield networks
- Regulating hypersonic vehicle development data
- Navigating ITAR controls on low Earth orbit satellite constellations
- Managing dual-use drone technology with offensive capabilities
- Addressing augmented reality (AR) for military training systems
- Controlling firmware updates distributed over-the-air (OTA)
- Handling zero-trust architecture in defense IT environments
- Evaluating blockchain for secure logistics tracking
- Assessing ITAR exposure in open-source defense projects
- Navigating technology transfer risks in academic collaborations
Module 12: Certification, Career Advancement, and Program Sustainability - Preparing for final assessment and mastery verification
- Completing the comprehensive compliance framework project
- Submitting documentation for Certificate of Completion review
- Receiving official certification issued by The Art of Service
- Adding certification to LinkedIn, resumes, and professional profiles
- Using certification to support internal promotions or job applications
- Positioning yourself as a compliance subject matter expert (SME)
- Pitching compliance improvements to executive leadership
- Delivering internal training sessions based on course content
- Scaling your knowledge to mentor junior staff
- Integrating course templates into existing compliance programs
- Establishing quarterly refresh cycles using updated materials
- Tracking personal progress with digital badge achievements
- Accessing alumni resources and expert office hours
- Joining the global network of ITAR Compliance Mastery professionals
- Staying ahead with future regulatory change alerts
- Preparing for a DDTC audit: timelines, expectations, and scope
- Conducting pre-audit self-assessments using standard checklists
- Organizing documentation in audit-ready bundles
- Responding to DDTC questionnaires and information requests
- Managing site visits and interviews with regulatory staff
- Distinguishing between voluntary disclosures and enforcement actions
- Filing a Voluntary Disclosure with DDTC under 22 CFR §128.6
- Calculating potential penalties and mitigation factors
- Responding to Notices of Violation (NOVs) effectively
- Negotiating Consent Agreements to resolve findings
- Tracking audit findings and implementing corrective actions
- Using audit outcomes to strengthen internal controls
- Developing a post-audit reporting process for leadership
- Conducting tabletop exercises for audit simulations
- Training compliance staff on regulatory negotiation techniques
- Building a defense against willful negligence allegations
Module 10: Practical Application and Scenario-Based Training - Evaluating a proposed collaboration with a NATO ally
- Classifying an upgraded avionics control unit
- Handling technical support for a foreign military operator
- Managing a software patch release with encryption elements
- Authorizing access for a dual-national engineer on a classified project
- Reviewing a subcontractor’s proposed data sharing protocol
- Assessing the risk of using a non-ITAR cloud backup service
- Approving a presentation at an international defense conference
- Validating the end-user of a radar subsystem export
- Determining if training on maintenance procedures requires a license
- Handling a request to loan a prototype to a foreign lab
- Responding to a data breach involving controlled drawings
- Managing the return of a broken ITAR-controlled component
- Approving a remote diagnostic session via encrypted video
- Classifying an AI-powered targeting algorithm for UAVs
- Reviewing an employee’s proposal to publish technical research
Module 11: Advanced Topics and Emerging Technology Challenges - ITAR implications of additive manufacturing and 3D printing
- Controlling digital blueprints for on-demand production
- Managing cloud-based simulation tools with weapon system models
- Addressing autonomous systems and AI in defense applications
- Classifying quantum computing components with military potential
- Handling nanotechnology in next-generation platforms
- Assessing cybersecurity tools designed for battlefield networks
- Regulating hypersonic vehicle development data
- Navigating ITAR controls on low Earth orbit satellite constellations
- Managing dual-use drone technology with offensive capabilities
- Addressing augmented reality (AR) for military training systems
- Controlling firmware updates distributed over-the-air (OTA)
- Handling zero-trust architecture in defense IT environments
- Evaluating blockchain for secure logistics tracking
- Assessing ITAR exposure in open-source defense projects
- Navigating technology transfer risks in academic collaborations
Module 12: Certification, Career Advancement, and Program Sustainability - Preparing for final assessment and mastery verification
- Completing the comprehensive compliance framework project
- Submitting documentation for Certificate of Completion review
- Receiving official certification issued by The Art of Service
- Adding certification to LinkedIn, resumes, and professional profiles
- Using certification to support internal promotions or job applications
- Positioning yourself as a compliance subject matter expert (SME)
- Pitching compliance improvements to executive leadership
- Delivering internal training sessions based on course content
- Scaling your knowledge to mentor junior staff
- Integrating course templates into existing compliance programs
- Establishing quarterly refresh cycles using updated materials
- Tracking personal progress with digital badge achievements
- Accessing alumni resources and expert office hours
- Joining the global network of ITAR Compliance Mastery professionals
- Staying ahead with future regulatory change alerts
- ITAR implications of additive manufacturing and 3D printing
- Controlling digital blueprints for on-demand production
- Managing cloud-based simulation tools with weapon system models
- Addressing autonomous systems and AI in defense applications
- Classifying quantum computing components with military potential
- Handling nanotechnology in next-generation platforms
- Assessing cybersecurity tools designed for battlefield networks
- Regulating hypersonic vehicle development data
- Navigating ITAR controls on low Earth orbit satellite constellations
- Managing dual-use drone technology with offensive capabilities
- Addressing augmented reality (AR) for military training systems
- Controlling firmware updates distributed over-the-air (OTA)
- Handling zero-trust architecture in defense IT environments
- Evaluating blockchain for secure logistics tracking
- Assessing ITAR exposure in open-source defense projects
- Navigating technology transfer risks in academic collaborations