The ICEF Agent Training Course (IATC) is a comprehensive professional training programme for agency-based education counsellors. Developed in consultation with leading experts in the sector, the IATC equips you with an in-depth view of the international education landscape, the skills to work successfully with educators and institutions, and the knowledge to guide students through their study abroad experience.
About the course
The ITAC focuses on 3 key areas:
- Context of international education: including destination countries, education systems, legal requirements and visa information.
- People in international education: students, educators, institutions' stakeholders, and relevant government entities.
- Working in international education: effective practices, ethics, marketing and recruitment.
Upon successful completion of the final exam you will receive your IATC qualification badge and certificate, and join the network of approved IATC agents.
Why take the ITAC?
In taking this course you will gain an essential understanding of the fundamentals of the international student recruitment. Created in collaboration with leading industry experts to ensure content is comprehensive and current, it is ideal for new education counsellors, and anybody in the industry wishing to update their knowledge.
ICEF trained education counsellors are recognised and sought after by institutions globally. After receiving certification you will join the Qualified Education Agent (QEA) network – a global directory of 10,000+ agents and the go-to source for educators seeking expert education counsellors.
There are 3 ways to take the IATC exam:
- online
- in person at ICEF events
- in person at selected international education events
You will be notified of your results within [xx days/hours] if taking the exam online. If taken in person results are available immediately upon completion. Successful participants will receive the ICEF Agent Training Certificate.
There are no specific pre-requisites for taking the IATC, however minimum English language proficiency of IELTS 5.0/TOEFL PBT 500/TOEL iBT 61 is advised.
Participation in ICEF events is not required to take the course.
Studying the IATC is free, and delivered in a modular, self-paced format.
To receive the IATC certification you will be required to take the final exam (€250). The exam fee includes up to 3 attempts (if required).
Discounts are available for multiple bookings for counsellors within the same agency or to members of educational agency associations that enter into an agreement with IATC.
