Education and Training

Throughout the year, the Trade Center team provides an ongoing series of export seminars, certificate courses, and specialized on-site company training. For the most current schedule, visit our seminars listing. You can also ask to be placed on our email list, to receive reminders of upcoming seminars and events.

Seminars

Whether you are new to exporting or an experienced exporter, our Executive Training division keeps you abreast of all international subject matters through seminars and roundtables around New Hampshire.

If you are new to exporting, we recommend that you attend the day-long Introduction to Exporting class and an Export Documentation workshop. We also offer seminars on How to Get Paid, Letters of Credit and Export Compliance & Licensing. For the more experienced exporters, we keep you abreast of the latest developments in the global arena through our country specific programs, international sales seminars and networking events. The next export logistics certification class begins in April 2009.

Export Logistics Certification Course

A comprehensive course designed for participants to become certified in all aspects of export logistics. The Export Logistics Certification Course consists of five full-day training sessions. Topics covered range from export documentation, U.S. Department of State licensing, U.S. Department of Commerce licensing, NAFTA, free trade agreements & embargoes, and the Automated Export System to import compliance issues. A final exam is taken on the last day of training and consists of approximately 50 questions. Upon successful completion of the exam, participants receive an Export Logistics Certificate, endorsed by the State of New Hampshire's International Trade Resource Center and Southern New Hampshire University.

Executive Strategy Series 

This program offers executives the opportunity to obtain information regarding strategic issues involved in running an export business.  The Series will consist of five half day classes taking place over the course of 2 months.  Two attendees from a company will be able to attend each series and the attendees may be interchanged so that the most appropriate company representative can be present for the topic of discussion. 

Specialized On-Site Company Training

On request we will work with your company to bring export education to your facility. Whether your staff needs hands-on assistance with Export Documentation, Security, Negotiating with the Japanese or How to Enter a New Market, our Trade Specialists will be pleased to assist you in furthering your export endeavors.

NASBITES Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP)

Starting in 2007 the International Trade Resource Center and Southern New Hampshire University will be offering preparatory classes for business people and individuals to take the NASBITE exam and obtain the CGBP designation. The NASBITE CGBP designation identifies individuals proficient in global commerce. Upon successful completion of the exams, candidates may use the credential logo and word mark on resumes and business cards.

To receive the NASBITE CGBP designation, a candidate must pass the CGBP exam and have completed either two years of college-level study, or have worked in global commerce for two years. For more information on the CGBP program visit www.nasbite.org.