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Instructor-Led Seminar Package
Instructor-Led Seminar Package
Everything from our Independent Study Program plus our live seminar. Take part in a 3-Day Live Seminar specifically designed to get you ready for the Customs Broker License Exam. Tom O’Leary will cover material from the CBP Regulations, the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, ACE Documents , and CBP Directives. We cover classification and the HTS, as well as test-taking techniques and past CBP Exam questions.
Join us in Laredo, TX or participate via the internet with our live broadcast. Seminars are offered twice a year 2 to 3 weeks before the October and April Exam dates. More about seminar dates below.
This package includes everything from our Independent Study Program. After registering, you will receive a shipment of test prep materials as well as immediate access to our exclusive online tools. Each student can attend the live seminar he or she signs up for. However, each student will have access to the online student website for two test cycles.
Preparing for the exam is a marathon not a sprint. Take full advantage of our materials now, and come to the seminar with a head start. You cannot start studying too soon!
Printed CFR and Printed HTS sold separately. PDFs are provided free of charge.
Everything from our Independent Study Program plus our live seminar. Take part in a 3-Day Live Seminar specifically designed to get you ready for the Customs Broker License Exam. Tom O’Leary will cover material from the CBP Regulations, the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, ACE Documents , and CBP Directives. We cover classification and the HTS, as well as test-taking techniques and past CBP Exam questions.
Join us in Laredo, TX or participate via the internet with our live broadcast. Seminars are offered twice a year 2 to 3 weeks before the October and April Exam dates. More about seminar dates below.
This package includes everything from our Independent Study Program. After registering, you will receive a shipment of test prep materials as well as immediate access to our exclusive online tools. Each student can attend the live seminar he or she signs up for. However, each student will have access to the online student website for two test cycles.
Preparing for the exam is a marathon not a sprint. Take full advantage of our materials now, and come to the seminar with a head start. You cannot start studying too soon!
Printed CFR and Printed HTS sold separately. PDFs are provided free of charge.
Seminar Dates
Our next seminar will be held at TAMIU in Laredo, TX* and broadcast live over the internet. The October 2024 Customs Broker License Exam will be on October 23th (Wednesday). Our tentative Seminar dates are Thu, October 10th, Fri, October 11th, and Sat October 12th.
We’ll cover:
The Entry Boot Camp: The Basics I Entry I Special Entry Procedures I Bonds I Liquidation | CFR 24 - MPF/HMF: GO I Marking I Fines and Penalties I Drawback I FTZ I In Bonds I Trademark IP I ACE Documents and Directives
The HTS Boot Camp: The HTS - what is in there and how do we use it! I Textiles I Trade Programs (USMCA, etc...) | Ch. 98 Articles Returning I How to Classify I Classification drills
Test Prep Materials
In addition to the 3 days of live training, you’ll get all the test prep materials from our Independent Study Program:
Our 30-Chapter Exam Guide and Study Manual • More Detail Below
Access to our Online Video Library • More Detail Below
Access to the instructor when you need it. (I am available by phone or email M-F)
Access to our Online Test Center • Over 1000 official CBP Broker Exam questions, organized by topic
Step-by-step homework assignments, emailed every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday when you sign up. (We can download HW all at once if desired)
All CBP Directives and ACE Business Documents listed by CBP for testing, along with an index of past areas tested
Sample forms and a list of CBP Forms
Merchandise Processing Fee - Trade Program Chart
Trade Program Shortcut - Cheat Sheet
Time Table and Data Sheet
Prior Test Stats, showing previous test statistical breakdown by CFR Chapter and Topic
Printable lecture slides in Powerpoint Format
Free Shipping, our Exam Guide / Study Guide normally ships within 1 business day of order.
About our Instructor
Tom O'Leary is Licensed US Customs Broker and attorney. He attended the University of Texas at Austin and St. Mary's University of San Antonio, Texas. He practiced law in Austin, TX for 33 years.
Tom was a practicing Customs Broker many years ago and decided that the knowledge he took from it was worth sharing with people who wanted to get licensed. This quickly turned into teaching an entire exam preparation course.
After over 20 years of running CBPrepcourse, Tom still has the same drive to teach as when he began. His experience has granted him the understanding of how to provide students with the most efficient means of study and review possible. Tom is constantly fine-tuning the course materials to address changes in the regulations as well as changes in what CBP chooses to test.
Tom believes in building one-on-one relationships with his students. It is his policy to always be only a phone call away for his students. He speaks Spanish and is happy to correspond in whichever language you are most comfortable.
Tom O'Leary
Licensed US Customs Broker
& Attorney
Based in Austin, TX
What Students Are Saying
In surveys of 73 students who attended our live seminars through mid 2023, we have a 4.9 rating out of 5 stars. And, 98% percent of responses would recommend this seminar to friends and colleagues.
Some of our favorite recent quotes:
“This course makes the material easy to understand while also focusing on the most important and most tested areas. Would recommend to anyone looking to take the customs broker exam. Tom is very kind, responsive and open to helping his students.” February 2023
“Awesome course! All tools are provided to get you prepared for the exam!” January 2023
“Great study guide and seminar. Thank you for all your help.” October 2022
“The study guide, the lectures and the seminar were all great. The fact that you have the test questions sorted by topic WITH answers is incredibly helpful.” October 2022
"In a matter of three months, I felt prepared to take the Customs Broker exam….. I would recommend this course, its professor, and its materials to anyone interested in taking the exam" - April 2022
The classification part was super helpful… - April 2022
I could not have come this far without Tom's knowledge and humor. I think he makes this training less burdensome by being creative… he is truly a master at teaching this material and making it simple to understand.
“Tom is easily likeable and does not drone on like a scripted text simply being read in a monotone manner.”
“My favorite part about this course is that Tom responds promptly and is always willing to answer questions and take calls.” - July 2021
“Tom has always returned my calls and answered my questions in a way I could understand.” Mar 2021
“Professor is great! Always available and has a lot of knowledge on the topic.” - Oct 2021
Our 30-Chapter Exam Guide and Study Manual
View a Sample Chapter from Our Study Guide
Refined through over 21 years of student feedback, our detailed guide breaks things down in an easy-to-understand way, and pairs well with the 19 CFR, videos, homework assignments, test bank, and flash cards. This study guide is not available anywhere else.
In surveys responses from 73 students who attended our live seminars through mid 2023, our study guide has a %100 5 star rating.
Here’s what students say about the study guide:
“The study guide has significantly impacted my confidence going into the exam.” February 2022
“Your study guide also gets straight to the point in what we need to know and I lost count of then umber of times I refer to your study guide while doing the practice questions for each chapter.” July 2022
“I love the detailed study guide.” December 2022
Online Video Library
Our video library offers lectures that you can view anywhere, anytime. These videos accompany the study guide. Our video series is not available anywhere else.
Our overall live seminar course has a 4.9 star rating out of 5 stars, Some of our favorite recent quotes about our video lectures:
“…your videos introducing each chapter with just natural language are truly helpful when trying to really go into the understanding of the regulations.” April 2023
“I love Tom’s attitude and sense of humor. It makes the homework videos very enjoyable” April 2022
The lectures/videos are easy to follow, I can do them at my own pace, I can pause you when I need to if I don’t understand the concept and rewind and go back and rewatch again to understand for clarity. April 2022