For those looking to obtain the
Certified Global Business Professional credential
For companies, the certification establishes a professional development goal for current and future employees. The credential also helps individuals diversify their skills in global commerce and assure they understand a broad range of topics rather than just the specific field within international trade that they have experienced.
Dates/Times: October 3-5, 2013 (Thursday and Friday 9 am-4 pm, Saturday 9 am-12 pm)
Location: Cleveland State University West Campus, Westlake, OH
Instructor: Nate Ward, CGBP
Cost: $495/person (Does not include exam registration. For exam registration, click here.)
Training will cover primary content of CGBP exam:
Global Business Management |
International Logistics |
International Marketing |
Trade Finance |
Sample Topics Covered and Skills Participants will learn:
Assess a company’s export readiness |
Select modes of entry to foreign markets |
Choose appropriate incoterms |
Understand payment mechanisms |
Calculate landed cost |
Access government tools, services and grants |
Evaluate international freight forwarders |
Complete international documentation |
Check foreign buyers’ credit |
Navigate international trade compliance |
About the Instructor: Nate Ward is Director of the Ohio International Trade Assistance Center at Cleveland State University. He has taught international supply chain and his center specializes in international market research. He has conducted export business in over 25 countries over eight years in the manufacturing sector in sales, logistics and management.
Sponsored by: The Small Business Development Centers of Ohio
The Ohio SBDC program is funded in part by the Ohio Development Service Agency (ODSA). All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author (s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the ODSA. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.