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NASBITE International nasbite Dr. Sara Jackson, CGBP 27 Sep 2013 IATTO

NASBITE International www.nasbite.org Dr. Sara Jackson, CGBP 27 Sep 2013 IATTO. The Challenge for Our Profession …. As a profession – international trade still not recognized as a career (not just about travel) The practice of global commerce highly varied

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NASBITE International nasbite Dr. Sara Jackson, CGBP 27 Sep 2013 IATTO

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  1. NASBITE Internationalwww.nasbite.orgDr. Sara Jackson, CGBP27 Sep 2013 IATTO NASBITE Las Vegas 2004 Conference

  2. The Challenge for Our Profession … • As a profession – international trade still not recognized as a career (not just about travel) • The practice of global commerce highly varied • Practitioners tend to work in one or two “silos” with inadequate training and exposures to other equally valid areas • Companies are seeking proof of competence

  3. Initial Research Results • Credentialing (voluntary) vs. Licensing (requirement – often legally required) • Can not push the process – need to take the time to ensure the outcome is valid, reliable, and consistent • Must be led by the profession, not NASBITE.

  4. Benefit to Credentialing • Proves Competency • Provides a professional development goal for employers • Assist with hiring even if not a requirement: “XYZ Certification preferred” • Raises the level of practice - the minimum ‘bar’

  5. National Partners • ASBDC – Association of Small Business Development Centers • Private Industries (Ford, UPS, Deere, Cat. Dell computers) • Joint Industry Group • FCIB – An Association of Executives in Finance, Credit and International Business

  6. International Partners IATTO (world) – International Association of Trade Training Organizations FITT (Canada) – Forum of International Trade Training

  7. Task Force Outcome: NASBITE Practice Delineation Tasks and knowledge statements identified for each above

  8. What Trade Skills are Certified and at What Depth? • The exam questions match with the NASBITE Practice Delineation • The exam tests the tasks and knowledge associated with a practitioner who has worked in global trade for two years

  9. Who is a Suitable Candidate for the Credential? • Individuals working in the profession • Students studying for a career in the profession • Individuals in small and large companies would benefit • Students in both two and four year college programs

  10. What are the Benefits from Achieving Certification? • Identifies to employers a proven competence in global business • Assures an understanding of a broad range of issues rather than one or two areas • Use of the credential logo and wordmark on resumes and business cards

  11. What is Required to Achieve Certification? • Pass the NASBITE CGBP Exam • Have completed either two years of college-level studies OR two years working in the field of global business

  12. What is the Exam? • 150 multiple choice questions • Questions are from the NASBITE Practice Delineation • Possible points are from 200 to 800. Must achieve 500 to pass the exam. • Exam Fee (US/CA/MX) • $100 registration • $295 exam fee (payable once)

  13. Results Since 2005 • 1350+ Candidates • 1000+ Awarded CGBP • National pass rate: 74% • Nearly 150 US Commercial Service Trade Specialists & Managers certified • Eight Accredited Training Programs

  14. How Candidates Prepare? • NASBITE does not directly train candidates • Best preparation is through colleges, universities, trade centers, and training organizations • The NASBITE CGBP enhances existing training programs • The key is understanding the depth of knowledge versus the breadth

  15. Online Practice Exam • 75 questions taken from past exams or the test bank • Available online 24/7 • Cost is $50 or $30 for five or more • Test feedback includes test score and the topics missed on the exam

  16. Best Way to Succeed in Training Candidates? • Take the exam! • The most successful training programs have faculty, program managers, and instructors that have taken the exam • Taking the exam clarifies the issue of depth of knowledge required.

  17. Program AccreditationTrainer Certification • CGBP Accredited Training Program • 3 year accreditation • Needs past history of training CGBPs • Pass rates / curricular alignment important • CGBP Certified Trainer • Must be CGBP • 3 years experience in trade or training

  18. Free Course Resources • Basic Guide to Exporting – www.export.gov • http://www.ita.doc.gov/media/Publications/abstract/trade_finance_guide2008desc.html - guide to Trade Finance • MSU Global Edge – free training modules – www.globaledge.msu.edu

  19. More Information Please review the CGBP brochure available on our website or contact NASBITE directly: Donna Davisson, Exec Dir NASBITE International Monte Ahuja College of Business Cleveland State University 1860 E. 18th Street, BU 327, Cleveland, OH 44115-2216 (216) 802-3381 info@nasbite.org www.nasbite.org

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