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Student Testimonials
Over the past 5 years, Masters Method has successfully delivered trade compliance trainings to over 2,000 trade professionals throughout the world. More than 1,000 companies, representing virtually all industrial sectors of international trade, now rely on Masters Method for their trade compliance training needs.
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From our list of over 1,000 positive and highly enthusiastic testimonials, here is a small sampling:
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“Strongly recommend this training to anyone involved in classification. The skills learned in this course will make an invaluable asset to have in my career.”
Melissa P.
Customs Coordinator
Samsung Electronics
“I’m excited to apply the simple and logical process as well as the defender tool in my day-to-day activities at work. The best classification training I’ve attended”
Reina Cabatarca
Risk Manager, Global Trade Compliance
Microsoft
“Time and money well spent. Great Job!”
Marshall Smith
Customs Manager
Starbucks Coffee Co.
“This class made me feel confident to go back to work and start classifying with certainty. It was engaging, interactive, fun and extremely informative.”
Josh Finesilver
Purchasing Admin. Supervisor
Wesco Aircraft
“Any brokerage or compliance group doing classification should attend this hands on training. The Method developed is consistent and accurate.”
Susie Quellhorst
Supervisor
Crown Equipment
“This training provides a real world look and application of complex concepts. I have gained tools and skills that I can take with me and use forever”
Brittney Allen
ITC Analyst
VTAS
“Fantastic job. MM provided me with a comprehensive classification model that I could take back to the company and implement immediately. Many thanks.”
Bob Dunlap
Customs Compliance Coordinator
SAS Shoemakers
“Very effective training. Kept me engaged and interested. Taught me very useful tips and procedures for classifying. I would definitely recommend this training to anyone who is involved in HTS classification.”
Nate Roan
Import Compliance Coordinator
RL Willey
“The various activities and tests we did really re-enforced the material we learned. I recommend this class to all compliance professionals trying to advance in their field.”
Mike Owen
Senior Trade Analyst
Callaway Golf
“I’ve never classified before this class and now it feels like I’ve done it for a while. I’m much more confident of what I’m doing because I understand why I’m doing it. The training was clear and direct.”
Alexandra Vazquez
Import/Export Coordinator
R.L Jones
“It was entertaining and easy to learn. I would recommend this course for anyone who export/import goods.”
Greg Kean
Shipper II
General Atomics
“Excellent! I will absolutely recommend this to co-workers! Thank you!”
Mary Scacccetti
UTC Aerospace
“I was very excited to learn that HTS classification is not a grey area anymore. With trainings like these, anyone can do it! It all begins with a will to start… Kudos!”
Signa Murillo
Logistic Manager
RL Jones
“Great instructors! I enjoyed the varied learning methods.”
Maggie Mulhern
International Trade Specialist
Trek Bicycle Corp.
“Excellent training! This was by far the best classification training I have ever had. In 17 years of classification experience, the GRI’s were still very confusing to interpret. Steve broke them down into logical, understandable concepts. I’m looking forward to any future Masters Method programs; fun and practical – the 2 days flew by”
Lisa Withrow-Tringali
Customs Manager
Masco Corp.
“I really enjoyed the training. It really exceeded my expectations. I was afraid to classify but with all the tools you provided me with I feel confident and comfortable to classify. Thanks so much.”
Dora Navarro
NAFTA Coordinator
Ingersoll Rand
“It’s really easy to understand something so complex. I highly recommend it, you won’t regret it!”
Damaris Diaz
Import/ Export Coordinator
EFR-CHB
“Videos were the best part! Very enjoyable, learned a lot and had my attention the entire time.”
Gregory Asaf
Export Specialist
Schlumberger
“The training is a logical and methodical approach to ECCN classification that anyone can follow and understand.”
Anna Zajac
Regional Customs Manager
Kuehne and Nagel
“It does break it down in a way that is less over whelming considering the language and structure found in the CCL.”
Mars Budziszewshi
Trade Compliance Specialist
Brady Worldwide Inc.
“A lot of information to absorb in two days, but very beneficial.”
June Pena
Purchasing/Import/Export
The Fitzpatrick Company
“Really good marriage between theory and application. Something over these last two days clicked and shifted uncertainty to one of organization and clarity.”
Danielle Staffieri
Senior ITC Specialist
Draeger Medical
“I feel it just keeps getting better and better! Fantastic Job!!”
Kris Doering
Trade compliance App Spec.
IDEX Corp
“This was my second Masters and it sunk in more the second time around.”
Russel Dalpe
Sr. Buyer
Middleboro
“Well organized and easy to understand, especially for a bland topic. I found the use of example extremely useful. An excellent and comprehensive lesson in ECCN. This will be the guideline for all my future classifications.”
Michael Kenlan
Import Export Admin
Hitatchi
“Excellent training on ECCN Classification! I strong will urge my company to continue using Zisser for this type of training in the future”
Patrick Dunn
SR CAD Designer
LORD Corp
“Enjoyed the Videos. Very good instructor. Well organized and paced. This is the best training I have taken in 35 years.”
Bill Cox
Director of Engineering
Teledyne
“The variety of activities and learning methods employed, gave a fantastic opportunity for retention.”
J.T. Smith
Purchasing Manager
Teledyne
Thank heaven for the brain breaks and games-would not have stayed focused without them. Masters Method took an intimidating and sometimes overwhelming task and made it workable with a high level of confidence and understanding.”
Michelle McGrath
ECC
L-3 KEO
“Best training I have ever taken!!! Loved it!”
Casie Ratican
ECC
L-3 ATI
“It was a very informative and active class, the methodology would definitely be applied.”
Priscilla Omoto
Admin Support
Teledyne Microwave Sol.
“Fun filled 2-days, while learning- time did not drag”
John Min
Custom Compliance Admin
Alcoa Fastening Srp.
“Training brought to light a systematic approach that will stand the test of time.”
Bill Hundley
Siemens
“Exceptional, learn a lot, will use training in my day to day activities.”
Janel
Global import/ export compliance analyst
Doosan Bobcat Company
“The variation in training method helped me to be able to retain more of the actual material. Being able to have hands on by doing helped and brought people from other areas together to talk.”
Maria Forte
Buyer/Planner
Band-It IDEX
“This was the 2nd Masters Method HTS seminar I have attended. It was a great refresher course. It was nice to see new things in the material presented. The activities to get the audience engaged are a great idea and the prizes help to motivate the group. The monthly web training is an excellent idea as well.”
Deanne Kusche
Materials and International Trade Compliance Manager
Warren Rupp, Inc.
“This is the best classification course I have attended as it was simple yet effective in providing a great understanding to the whole process. I would definitely recommend to others. As a matter of fact I started recommending to others after the 1st day.”
Cindy Banuelos-Fitzgerald
Import Administrator
Northrop Grumman
“Very good, will recommend to others! This is the ‘New Normal’, if it is not – then it should be!”
Sam Abraham
Customs & Export Compliance
Bombardier Aerospace
“This is an important training that should be used by companies to enhance the subject matter expertise of employees versed in HTS Classification, and for cross-functional training of staff dedicated to other disciplines.”
Gil Armstrong
Sr. Manager, Import/Export
Raytheon
“A tremendous overview of what is expected for reasonable care in classification and beneficial for both newcomers to the classification process and long time ‘experts’ who can always use a refresher process. One of the best seminars I have attended – a new curve on tedious materials…the laugh breaks were invaluable! I was impressed and will recommend to others.”
LueAnn Liedlich
Import Supervisor
CEVA Logistics / EGL Global Brokerage
“I love the Masters Method – Steve took a tough topic and made it not only acceptable but sometimes even fun. I’ve never had anyone make GRI’s more understandable, thank you.”
Marge O’Connell
Corporate Trade Compliance Director
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. “ITW”
“The pace was perfect, the activities were very effective. The training provided excellent ‘new’ tools for classification. I would recommend the training and its concepts to anyone who classifies, regardless of experience.”
Margaret Lange
Import Compliance Manager
Kohl’s Department Stores
“As a beginner to HTS, I highly recommend this 2 day course. I now feel confident with the “simplified” system to take on this task as an Import Coordinator. Thank you Zisser for a great class!”
Kristin Kelly
Import Coordinator, Pfizer, Inc.
“Very well done, very valuable course. Not much else out there that helps break down the classification process to this level. The Masters Method made it simple.”
Matthew Brown
Product Classification Specialist
Rockwell Collins
“The Masters Method provided a whole new perspective on classification. While I came in with experience in researching and identifying HTS, the Masters Method has given me confidence in supporting my analysis to show Reasonable Care to protect my company.”
Brianna Woodsby
Import Supervisor
AFL Telecommunications
“If you’re classifying or speaking to it with your clients this training is a “must”. This is an entirely different approach I recommend to anyone in the industry. It’s simple and easily understandable at any level.”
Kirsten Lear
Director of Compliance
DB Schenker
“I enjoyed the course – the training was fun and interactive and helped solidify the concepts taught.”
Raymond Deegan
Import/Export Compliance Manager
B/E Aerospace
“Excellent. This is my 3rd training session along the same topics and I really like the simplified approach that was taught in this class. I left the training with a much better understanding of classification.”
Jacob Fitzgerald
Compliance Analyst
Bombardier Aerospace
“The Masters Method really helps you to quickly work through the determination process. The pointers are logical and provide easy-to-understand lines of defense.”
Ilse Bacchus
Product Information and Site Services Supervisor,
Export Control Coordinator
PPG Aerospace