Global Business Professional Certificate 

"International Business" is not "Business as Usual"

  • Learn about the critical elements of international business
  • Build your professional credentials and open doors to new opportunities
  • Earn your FVTC Advantage Certificate
Six accelerated online courses will help you develop skills in international marketing, product development, culture, communications, strategy, sales, finance, banking and logistics.


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Schedule



Seminar / Course Title
       Dates      
Module 1
Managing Cross-Cultural Relationships
• Understanding & appreciation of culture
• Cross-cultural interpersonal communications
• Traditions, lifestyles, practices & cultural profiles
• Successful business & professional relationships
• Elements of international business

10/1-10/29/12  
Module 2
Global Sales, Marketing, & Product Promotion
• Customer expectations
• Cultural requirements
• Global market plans & market research
• Product liability & implications
• Legal & regulatory requirements

11/1-11/30/12
Module 3
Global Trade, Finance & Banking
• Foreign exchange & banking practices
• Customer compliance
• Logistics & documentation
• Letter of credit
• Process of imports and exports

1/4-2/1/13
Module 4
Global Supply Chain & Logistics Management
• International supply chain
• Transportation modes
• Product classification & trade agreements
• Safety issues & regulatory requirements
2/4-3/4/13
Module 5
Global Operations Management
• Global business planning
• Legal & government compliance
• Strategic & operations functions
• Global human resource options

 3/4 - 4/2/13
Module 6
Global Business Professional Capstone
• Global Business Professional key concepts and
  practical applications
• CAPSTONE project or Strategies to prepare for NASBITE CGBP
  exam
• NASBITE CGBP credential & exam review (optional)
• CGBP practice exam (optional)

4/3 - 4/30/13

By successfully completing the six courses, you can earn a FVTC Advantage Certificate* as a “Global Business Professional.” The FVTC Global Business Professional certificate* demonstrates a competency in international business knowledge and skills that are in demand today.

Course Fee: $179 each. 

Books Required:

Order your textbooks for purchase or rental via the Campus Bookstore and the online ordering can be accessed at: FVTC College Bookstore

•Global Entrepreneur, Author: FOLEY, Edition: 2ND 04. Publisher: JAMRIC, ISBN: 9780975315309.
  Used if available $22.45. New $29.95 (rental $14.70). Subject to change
•International Business, Author: WILD, Edition: 6TH 12, Publisher: PEARSON. ISBN: 9780132555753
  Used if available $120.00. New $160.00 (rental $78.40) Subject to change

In lieu of purchasing books for this seminar, books have been placed in the FVTC Library

Grant Funding
Some participants may be eligible for grant funding.
wedc
Contact Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation at: WEDC Grant Contact or contact Samantha Streater at 608-266-3075. Email: Samantha.Streater@wedc.org.

Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) Credential
Interested in earning a national credential? The seminars incorporate a NASBITE (North American Small Business International Trade Educators) text, so that you can prepare and participate in the national CGBP exam (optional).  

Schedule your NASBITE exam at: www.nasbite.org: NASBITE Exam

For additional information regarding the seminar series, contact:
Nancy Peters
Global Education & Services
Office: 920-735-4844

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   Last Modified:
   5/15/2013 10:42:54 AM