FCBF TRADE ACADEMY

Where Florida’s trade professionals sharpen their edge.

Live seminars. On-demand recordings. CE-eligible training. Built for the people who do this work every day.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

What Is Trade Academy?

Trade Academy is the education arm of the Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association. Through live seminars, webinars, and on demand recordings, we keep customs brokers, freight forwarders, and compliance professionals current on the regulations, enforcement trends, and practical skills that matter most to their work.

Our programming covers the full range of topics trade professionals deal with every day, from customs compliance and duty drawback to de minimis shipments, fines and penalties, and the newest AI powered compliance tools. Sessions are developed by the FCBF Education Committee and led by practitioners, trade attorneys, and government officials who work in this space daily.

Whether you're a licensed customs broker maintaining your continuing education or a logistics professional looking to stay ahead of regulatory changes, Trade Academy is built for you.

THE FORMAT

How It Works

Live Sessions

We host seminars and webinars throughout the year, both in person across Florida and via Zoom. These aren't lectures. They're working sessions with Q&A, real-world scenarios, and direct access to the experts presenting.

Recorded Content

Can't make it live? Our library of past sessions is available on demand, so you can learn on your schedule. Browse past recordings »

Expert Led Instruction

Our presenters include U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials, trade law attorneys, compliance specialists, and industry veterans. You're learning from the people writing and enforcing the rules.

UPCOMING SESSIONS

It's World Trade Month!

Our May 2026 International Trade Month lineup includes sessions on:

  • Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures led by U.S. CBP
  • Importation of Biological Material into the United States
  • And more being added throughout the month
→ VIEW THE FULL SCHEDULE

Past Recordings

Missed a session? Our recorded seminar library includes past World Trade Month presentations, Duty Drawback webinars, Continuing Education content for licensed customs brokers, and more.

→ BROWSE RECORDED SESSIONS

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Your FCBF Membership at Work

Trade Academy is one piece of what FCBF membership delivers. As a member, you also get:

Networking events

Connect with brokers, forwarders, and trade professionals across Florida.

Industry advocacy

FCBF represents your interests on trade policy and regulatory matters.

Member directory

Find and be found by fellow professionals in the industry.

Warehouse listings

Access warehouse space listings from across the network.

GET STARTED

Ready to Level Up?

FROM THE ROOM

What Members Are Saying

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“Great way to stay informed and be in touch with industry experts.”

Evie Castellanos

Rooms To Go

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“Very informative, interactive, and real! Best training/seminar I’ve been to in a long time!”

Shawn McBrien

Beall’s Inc

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“I enjoyed the entire presentation. Learning about other areas of the business.”

Haarati Reddy

Beall’s Inc

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“Very happy I drove 4+ hours to be here!”

FCBF Seminar Attendee