NASBITE International is an educational and professional association that was originally established in 1988 as the National Association of Small Business International Trade Educators. It is an organization that promotes international business practice, education and training through its annual conferences, newsletters and the Certified Global Business Professional exam. NASBITE International is registered as a 5013 non-profit educational association. NASBITE works closely with universities, colleges, community colleges, state and local trade assistance centers and Small Business Development Centers as well as government agencies such as the Small Business Administration, the Export-Import Bank of the United States and the U.S. Commercial Service. NASBITE also has partnerships with the Canadian organization Forum for International Trade Training and the Federation of International Trade Associations.
CGBP Certification
The CGBP designation is recognized internationally as a professional credential for people who work in all fields related to international trade. It is earned by taking and passing an exam delivered at test centers throughout North America. Candidates from both small and large companies will benefit as will students in two or four year degree programs. The credential is also suitable for individuals working in trade assistance organizations, trade promotion agencies, and related educational institutions. 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. The NASBITE CGBP Certification includes task and knowledge components found in the CGBP Practice Delineation. The NASBITE CGBP certifies that a candidate is competent in the following four primary domains:
Within each area are the following five “Threads”, which cross all four areas listed above:
Documentation
Legal and Regulatory Compliance
Intercultural Awareness
Technology
Resources
Within each of these areas and threads, there are tasks and knowledge statements tested through the CGBP exam. NASBITE International has accredited the following institutions with curriculum approved for exam preparation:
