Interested in Becoming a Certified Global Business Professional?
Join Us for CGBP Exam Prep Course!!
What is the NASBITE CGBP?
The NASBITE CGBP provides a benchmark for competency in global commerce. The CGBP designation demonstrates an individual's ability to conduct global business, including Global Business Management, Global Marketing, Supply Chain Management and Trade Finance. For companies, it assures that employees are able to practice global business at the professional level required in today's competitive environment.
Who Can Benefit from CGBP Designation?
Students and professionals looking to gain a competitive edge for a career in international business can benefit from CGBP designation. For candidates experienced in international trade, the CGBP certification confirms global competency. For candidates just beginning, it establishes a professional development goal to ensure a full understanding of the profession.
2010 CGBP Prep Course Package
Richland College and the International Trade Center SBDC are teaming up to offer prep courses for the CGBP exam (the following exam window is December 6-18, 2010). Our package contains the following components to prepare you for this year’s exam:
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CONTENTS
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DESCRIPTION
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2010 Global Market Series presentations
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· Complete Import Series
· Complete Export Series
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Taught by the industry experts, these are complete recordings of the GMS webinars
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5 half-day prep sessions
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· Industry Expert Guests
· Participant Review Session
· Practice Exam
· Lunch
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These Saturday sessions will be on the following dates: 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20 and 12/4.
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Supplementary Text Books
The following books are an essential part of the preparation for the CGBP exam, and will be referred to during the course for further study. Attendees can obtain these books from the recommended websites.
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Author
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Availability
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The Global Entrepreneur, 2nd Edition
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James Foley
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Guide to Import-Export Basics, 3rd Edition
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International Chamber of Commerce
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Where and When do these prep courses and exam take place?
The prep course, practice exam, and final exam dates are highlighted below. All sessions, practice exam and CGBP exam will be held at the Richland Community College in Dallas, TX.
· October 30 - Global Business Management
· November 6 - Global Marketing
· November 13 - Supply Chain Management
· November 20 - Trade Finance
· December 4 – Practice Exam
· December 6-18 – CGBP Exam Window
What Specific Information will be Covered?
Global Business Management
This section will cover the basics of what will be included in the exam, reviewed by past certified CGBPs. Also, selected presentations will be given by the attendees, with insights provided by professionals in the Global Management field. Specific items include:
- The Global Mission Statement
- Consideration of Ethical and Cultural Issues
- Global Strategic Planning
- Research Concepts/Techniques
- Risk Assessment and Management
- Developing Regulatory Compliance Efforts
- Intellectual Property and Other Legal Issues
Global Marketing
Presented by certified CGBPs and course participants, this section includes the items below, as well as industry insights from the world of global marketing.
- Evaluating Internal and External Marketing Environments
- Developing a Global Marketing Plan
- Product Selection and Target Markets
- Sales and Profitability Planning
- Developing Marketing Budgets
- Global Pricing Strategies
- Promotional, Distribution, and Sales Strategies
Supply Chain Management
This section will include the basics of supply chain management, industry insights and attendee interaction. Some highlights will be:
- Optimizing Supply Chain Solutions
- Evaluation and Selection of Intermediaries
- International Trade Documentation
- Calculation of Final, ‘True’ Landed Costs
- Global Sourcing and Procurement
Trade Finance
The intricate field of global finance will be taken head-on in this comprehensive module. Presentation by attendees, industry insight, and the following items will all be included:
- Assessing Political and Economic Risks
- Evaluating Global Currency Exchange Risk
- Understanding and Implementing Methods of Payment
- Letters of Credit
- Internal vs. External Financing
- Short-Term vs. Long-Term Financing
How much do the prep courses and exam cost?
The cost for the CGBP Prep Course as described above is $285.00, payable to the International Trade Center SBDC.
Please note that this amount does NOT cover CGBP exam fees. This fee is payable separately, and is the responsibility of the participant to ensure timely payment and registration. Registration for the exam is available online at www.nasbitecgbp.org.
“Ultimately, (CGBP Certification) helps any organization to validate not only what one person knows, but the whole team…It’s something very tangible.”
- Reynaldo Cano, CGBP since 2004
For more info, please contact:
Joel Martino, Trade Specialist, CGBP
International Trade Center SBDC
214/747-1300