The US Agent Training Course (USATC), 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. The USATC equips you with a firm foundation in the benefits and structure of the US education system and offers resources to help you steer international students to the most appropriate institutions to meet their goals.
Course: Free-to-study | Exam: 295,00 €
6 weeks (3 hours of study per week)
The US Agent Training Course is a modular, self-paced course which explores US student recruitment best practices.
In taking this course, you’ll gain the expertise to navigate the education landscape in the US and provide tailored advice to students.
The course is for agents and counsellors of all experience levels who wish to help students study in the US.
Learn how and why the US is the world’s top study destination.
Explore the study options and qualifications available in the US, at all levels.
Understand the knowledge and skills needed to work effectively with US institutions.
Gain insights into student experience in the US and guide students to their ideal study experience.
The USATC exam can be taken online or in person at selected ICEF events. You will be notified of your results immediately upon completion. Successful participants will receive the US Course Graduate (USCG) certificate within 7 business days.
There are no specific prerequisites for taking the course, however minimum English language proficiency of IELTS 5.0/TOEFL PBT 500/TOEFL iBT 61 is advised.
To receive the USCG certification you will be required to take the final exam (€295). The exam fee includes up to 3 attempts (if required). Agents belonging to IAS-accredited agencies can book the exam at an exclusive price of €99, using their personalised code.
The course builds your specialist knowledge of the world’s most competitive international study destination. Developed by ICEF, and harnessing 30 years of international education expertise, the USATC is ideal for new counsellors entering the sector, those wishing to gain a competitive edge in US student recruitment, and for any international education professionals looking to expand their knowledge of complex education systems.
An official qualification is available to all candidates who complete the course and pass the USATC exam. Successful graduates will receive a qualification badge with a unique ID number and a certificate confirming them as a US Course Graduate (USCG), with the recognition of being an ICEF-qualified US consultant for the international education industry.
