NASBITE International
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 (CGBP) exam. NASBITE International is registered as a 501(c)3 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 (EXIM Bank) and the U.S. Commercial Service. NASBITE also has partnerships with the Canadian organization Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) and the Federation of International Trade Associations (FITA).
CGBP Certification
The CGBP designation (Certified Global Business Professional) 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:
- Global Business Management
- Global Marketing
- Supply Chain Management
- Trade Finance
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:
- The College of Charleston
- Portland Community College SBDC
- Santa Barbara City College
- Santa Ana College
- University of Georgia SBDC
- University of Iowa
- University of Northern Iowa
- University of South Florida SBDC
- University of Texas San Antonio SBDC
- Youngstown State University
- Compania de Comercio y Exportacion de Puerto Rico
- World Trade Center - Nuevo Leon
- NASBITE International has members in the United States, Mexico and Canada.