Date: 04/27/2010
Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP)
Trade Certificate Program
Bryant University
April 27th - May 25th
Certified Global Business Professional Trade Certificate Program at Bryant University
The NASBITE (CGBP) is a nationally-recognized professional credential that demonstrates an individual's competency in international business. For companies in the global trade arena, the International Business Certificate Program at Bryant University provides an opportunity to increase efficiencies, maximize effectiveness, gain expertise in global commerce and excel as a global competitor. The distinction and nationally recognized credential increase your opportunities in this expanding field. Upon successful completion of this certificate program, you will earn a Bryant University Certificate and will have learned and demonstrated proficiency using best practices in the field of international business in four core areas: Global Business Management, Global Marketing, Supply Chain Management, and Trade Finance.
We will also prepare you to sit for the CGBP (Certified Global Business Professional) exam administered by the nationally renowned NASBITE organization (www.nasbitecgbp.org). The national exam date following our course is February 20, 2010 in Boston, MA. Individuals passing the exam will receive the CGBP designation and may use the credential logo and wordmark on resumes, business cards and other collateral identifying them to the public as individuals proficient in global commerce. Join us for this comprehensive seminar series specifically designed to help individuals prepare for the CGBP exam while providing practical, real-world information on all aspects of international business.
Unit I - Trade Finance: April 27, 2010
Unit II - Department of Commerce Regulations, Export & Trade Compliance: May 4, 2010
Unit III- Global Management, Marketing & Cross Cultural Communications: May 11, 2010
Unit IV -Import Regulations and Legal Issues and Supply Chain Management: May 18, 2010
Review Session at Bryant - May 25, 2010 (optional)
Exam in Boston: June 12, 2010 (optional)
CGBP Certificate Program: Cost to take the full program is $995.00 which includes all text books and materials. Scholarships are available to qualified RI companies. Each session provides 1.4 CEU's or a total of 7.6 CEU's offered for the full program.
Reimbursement for RI Businesses: Eligible Rhode Island for-profit companies may apply for a 50% reimbursement of the cost of this class. Multiple attendees from the same company may also apply. Reimbursement is available for up to 20 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. For more details, please contact Maureen Mezei, International Trade Director, RIEDC, at 401-278-9136 or .
Note: The seminar cost does not include NASBITE exam fees. To take the exam, you must register directly with NASBITE. Eligible candidates for the NASBITE CGBP credential must have completed at least two years of college-level classes OR worked in the international trade field for at least two years. More information is available on their website: www.nasbitecgbp.org.
CGBP Series
Date:
Tuesdays, 4/27/10,
5/4/10, 5/11/10, 5/18/10,
5/25/10 (review)
Time:
8:30am - 4:00pm
Location:
Bryant University
Smithfield RI
Cost:
$995. for full program, single session cost is $375.
*50% discount is available to alumni of Bryant University
* Reimbursement available for eligible RI businesses
Credit: 1.4 CEU's per session or 7.6 CEU's for the full program
To register / or for more information, please call the Chafee Center at Bryant University
(401) 232-6407
For more information, please visit http://www.nasbitecgbp.org