Call 929-202-7288 Login Contact

Export Controls

Help prevent costly export law violations that can result in significant civil and criminal penalties.

    Ready to see the training in action?

    Train. Reinforce. Protect.

    Traliant Learning Topics pair foundational, attorney-authored training with reinforcement content, including Micro Reels that keep key concepts fresh throughout the year. Always protected, not more time in training.

    Recognize Export Risk

    Traliant’s Export Controls Learning Topic provides a clear overview of the regulations governing the shipment, transfer and dissemination of goods, services and technology.

    To support foundational training, twenty 2-minute Micro Reel videos build proficiency in key concepts throughout the year across two tracks: core employees and high-risk roles.

    Traliant also offers a related Learning Topic on US Import Regulations, covering requirements for goods entering the United States, including product classification, customs valuation, country of origin, intellectual property protections and import sanctions.

    FOUNDATIONAL TRAINING

    Export Controls

    Play Video

    The 30-minute interactive training helps employees and managers identify situations where export controls may apply, recognize potential red flags and respond appropriately to support compliance.

    The learning covers the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Employees learn to recognize export-control red flags, identify situations where these regulations may apply and understand the consequences of noncompliance.

    Concepts Covered

    • What is an export?
    • Export control terms and concepts
    • ITAR – International Traffic in Arms Regulations
    • EAR – Export Administration Regulations
    • OFAC – Office of Foreign Assets Control
    • Sanctions and restricted transactions
    • Red flags
    • Compliance with the law and consequences of non-compliance

    ALWAYS-ON RISK MITIGATION

    A stronger compliance program with the tools to go deeper, ready when you are.

    What is a Learning Topic?

    A Learning Topic is everything you need to cover one subject, like preventing harassment or keeping data safe. It’s more than a single course. It pairs attorney-authored training with reinforcement tools that keep the protection going after the course ends.

    How does it work?

    The full course meets your requirements, giving a documented, defensible record. Reinforcement tools keep that protection working between annual trainings. Pick your Learning Topic, roll it out, and it keeps working all year.

    What’s in a Learning Topic?

    Reinforcement tools vary by topic, so each Learning Topic includes the mix that fits its subject.

    Foundational courses

    Comprehensive training written by our in-house attorneys and kept current as laws change. Produced with the quality of a TV show, so it holds attention and the lesson sticks.

    Micro Reels

    Short, just-in-time videos that reinforce key concepts right when employees need them most.

    Refreshers

    Short follow-up courses that strengthen retention between annual trainings.

    Application Tools and Job Aids

    Practical resources that help employees apply what they learned with confidence on the job.

    What to consider when choosing the most effective export controls training

    Export controls training is designed to help employees understand the laws and regulations that govern the transfer of goods, software, technology, and information, especially when it comes to items with strategic importance. This training is crucial for organizations because it helps to:
    • Prevent costly legal violations: Export control violations can result in significant fines and penalties, including jail time for individuals. Training helps organizations to comply with export control laws and to protect themselves from these risks.
    • Ensure compliance: Training helps to ensure that employees are aware of the company's export control policies and procedures and that they are following them.
    • Maintain a strong ethical culture: Training helps to promote a culture where employees understand the importance of compliance and are committed to following export control regulations.

    Export controls training is crucial for any organization that exports goods, software, technology, or information, especially those that handle items with strategic importance or operate in industries that are subject to export control regulations. It helps to:
    • Empower employees: Training provides employees with the knowledge they need to understand export control regulations and to make informed decisions about how to handle transactions and information.
    • Strengthen your organization's compliance program: A robust export controls training program is an essential component of a strong compliance program, helping to mitigate legal and reputational risks.
    • Promote a culture of responsible exporting: Training helps to create a culture where employees understand that compliance with export controls is essential.

    The United States government has several key laws and regulations governing exports:
    • The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR): This law regulates the export and import of defense articles and defense services.
    • The Export Administration Regulations (EAR): This law governs the export, re-export, and in-country transfers of dual-use items, which are items that can be used for both commercial and military purposes.
    • The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Sanctions: OFAC administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions based on U.S. foreign policy and national security goals.

    An "export" is the transfer of goods, software, technology, or information from the U.S. to a foreign national or destination. This can include:
    • Direct shipments: Sending goods or software directly to a foreign destination.
    • Transfers: Transferring software, technology, or information to a foreign national, even if it happens within the U.S.
    • Re-exports: The transfer of goods, software, technology, or information that originated in the U.S. to a foreign destination.

    Here are some red flags that may suggest an export transaction is subject to export control:
    • The destination is a country that is subject to sanctions.
    • The goods, software, or technology have a military or strategic use.
    • The end user is a company or individual that is known to be involved in activities that are prohibited by export control laws.
    • The transaction involves a significant amount of money or a large quantity of goods.

    Violating export control laws can have serious consequences, including:
    • Criminal penalties: Individuals can face jail time and fines.
    • Civil penalties: Companies can face significant fines, and individuals can face civil penalties.
    • Loss of export privileges: Companies can lose their ability to export goods or technology.

    KEY FEATURES

    Why you'll love our training

    It’s time to embrace a new era of online training with a valued partner who will ensure seamless implementation, a truly enjoyable learning experience, and courses with continuous compliance you can trust.

    legal-icon
    Compliance expertise

    Traliant's in-house legal expertise ensures training is accurate and kept up-to-date with any regulatory changes.

    accessible-icon
    Accessible to users with disabilities

    Traliant provides an inclusive experience for all users, including those with disabilities, by going beyond Section 508-C standards and offering WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA.

    story-based-learning-icon
    Story-based learning

    Our story-based approach blends leading instructional design with Hollywood talent to produce engaging, interactive and nuanced training.

    administration-icon
    Course administration

    Traliant makes it simple to roll out training to your workplace and provide technical support directly to your employees at no additional cost.

    customize icon
    Course customizations

    Tailor courses to include your logo, relevant policies, workplace images, and more. Traliant can even customize the course with scenarios that take place in your own workplace environment.

    translations icon
    Translations

    Training is available in English, Spanish and is supported in over 100 languages.