The US Agent Training Course, created and developed by ICEF, is the first of its kind and supports professional development for agents specialising in the USA as a study destination.
Agents who take the USATC will acquire a firm foundation in the benefits and organisation of the US education system. Agents will also gain access to resources that help international students study in the US at the most appropriate institutions and in programmes that best meet their goals.
The USATC provides:
Education agents who wish to further their professional development and focus on the USA as a study destination should take the USATC.
An official qualification is available to all candidates who complete the course and pass the USATC exam. While they will not be officially accredited or endorsed by the US Government, successful graduates will receive a badge with a unique ID number and a certificate confirming them as a US Course Graduate (USCG), with the recognition of being a qualified USA consultant for the international education industry.
As well as this, all qualified agents will have their name, badge with unique ID number, photo, company profile and contact details including website featured on the USCG Finder.
Graduates are also entered in the Qualified Education Agents (QEA) smartphone app for iOS and Android produced by ICEF and PIER. This app contains the names and company contact details of more than 10,000 qualified agents worldwide and includes location-based features and search functions – a most valuable resource for educators looking to connect with expert agencies!
Study for the USATC is free and is delivered in a self-paced modular format.
The charge for the USATC test is US$350. This fee allows for up to three attempts at the final test if required.
Discounts are available for multiple bookings for counsellors within the same agency.
USATC examinations are conveniently offered online, at ICEF events, and at related international education events as advertised. Education agents who pass the USATC examination will receive a notification indicating that they have successfully passed.
The formal test consists of 42 online multiple-choice questions to be answered in 80 minutes. During the test, candidates will have access to online and offline resources. Candidates may use personal notes or information presented online from the course content during the test, but they will not be allowed to phone anyone or ask other people for assistance.
There are no qualifications or specific language requirements for the USATC. However, English proficiency equivalent to an IELTS score of 5.0 (or TOEFL PBT 500/TOEFL iBT 61) is advisable for candidates with English as a second language.
The designation of US Course Graduate (USCG) does not require participation at an ICEF event, nor are the agents vetted or required to provide partner references to complete training and testing.
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Register for the IEAC courseThe ICEF US Agent Training Course gives a refreshing current view of the US education system and overseas study market trends for professional counsellors. It also gave us accurate, up-to-date information about how best to help students select a learning institution appropriate for their academic studies, career, and personal goals.
The content in this course is vitally important for agents as it provides detailed information about the USA, and the requirements for entering education institutions in the USA. After passing the exam I have gained confidence in the field, which I believe will have a positive impact on my business. I recommend everybody engaged in this sphere take the US Agent Training Course.
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