Logistics and Supply Chain Technology

The college's Office of Workforce Development offers Logistics and Supply Chain Technology courses for those preparing for a new job, promotion or looking to update their skills.

Online Independent Courses: International Trade

Most businesses today operate on the global scale. The International Trade program delves into the five realms of global trade, from documentation, legal and regulatory, compliance, intercultural awareness, technology, and resources. The suite of courses offered by the Office of Workforce Development prepares learners to take NASBITE's Certified Global Business Professional™ exam.

Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) Exam Prep

The North American Small Business International Trade Educators (NASBITE) Certified Global Business Professional program certifies that a candidate is competent in four primary areas or domains: Global Business Management, Global Marketing, Supply Chain Management and Trade Finance.

Within each of these four areas, five "threads" or topics are covered: Documentation; Legal and Regulatory Compliance; Intercultural Awareness; Technology; and Resources.

Tasks and knowledge statements based on these areas and threads are tested through the CGBP exam.

This suite of courses provides an overview of essential skills for conducting international business. Each individual course contains a 25-question practice exam as well as tips and documentation to help you prepare for the exam. The suite of courses below prepares learners to take NASBITE's Certified Global Business Professional™ exam. They are included in the exam prep above, or may be taken separately, as shown below.

Upon successful completion of all courses in this certificate program, you can download and print a certificate of completion.

This certificate is designed for adult learners interested in preparing to take the NASBITE Certified Global Business Professional™ exam.

It is helpful for learners to have some knowledge of international trade management prior to the course. You should download the Study and Review Guide found at the NASBITE CGBP™ site.

This course has an "Ask the Expert" feature, which submits your questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.

You must achieve an average test score of at least 70 percent to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) CEU credit. Learners will have three attempts at all graded assessments.

Tuition: $799

Delivery of Course:

Online Independent (Ask the Expert Available in Course)
Estimated 40 hours, 4.0 CEUs, Non-Credit
Access time: 360 days

Global Business Management

The Global Business Management course reviews essential skills for the practice of management in an international business context. It covers practical applications of management including: setting a mission and vision for the global business enterprise; developing a global business plan; conducting research in an international environment; understanding the nuances of cultural, legal, political and regulatory differences; and using technology to support global trade.

Tuition: $275

Delivery of Course:

Online Independent (Ask the Expert Available in Course)
Estimated 10 hours, 1.0 CEUs, Non-Credit
Access time: 90 days

Global Marketing

The Global Marketing course reviews the essential skills for the practice of marketing in an international business context. It covers practical applications of marketing including: assessing the external environment; performing SWOT analysis; conducting international market research; developing a marketing plan and budget; determining the global marketing mix (product, price, placement and promotional strategies); and conducting competitor analysis.

Tuition: $275

Delivery of Course:

Online Independent (Ask the Expert Available in Course)
Estimated 10 hours, 1.0 CEUs, Non-Credit
Access time: 90 days

Global Supply Chain Management

This course provides an overview of essential skills for managing supply chain logistics in an international business context. It covers practical applications of supply chain management including: transportation modes; taxes, duties and quotas; trade agreements; packaging requirements; use of intermediaries; documentation requirements; legal and regulatory requirements; insurance; trade conventions; and the offshore procurement process.

Tuition: $275

Delivery of Course:

Online Independent (Ask the Expert Available in Course)
Estimated 10 hours, 1.0 CEUs, Non-Credit
Access time: 90 days

Global Trade Finance

The Global Trade Finance course provides an overview of essential skills for managing financial transactions in international trade. It covers practical applications of trade finance including: political and economic risks; foreign exchange tactics and risks; credit and payment risks; optimal terms of payment; arranging financing; and setting the business's overall financial plan.

Tuition: $275

Delivery of Course:

Online Independent (Ask the Expert Available in Course)
Estimated 10 hours, 1.0 CEUs, Non-Credit
Access time: 90 days

Online Independent Courses: Operations

Whether you work in manufacturing or service, operations courses provide the knowledge needed to improve quality, boost customer satisfaction, reduce costs and streamline operations. You'll be introduced to the tools, techniques and best practices that are proven effective in any business environment.

Operations Management

This course explores the fundamental concepts and theories practitioners will need to successfully guide operations in manufacturing and service organizations. Modules in this self-paced course introduce key foundational material, describe the interplay of supply chains and demand management, and explain the role that processes and process management play in robust operations. Specific tools, techniques and methodologies (including Lean, total quality management, and Six Sigma) are presented to show their applicability to operational strategies.

Tuition: $299

Delivery of Course:

Online Independent (Ask the Expert Available in Course)
Estimated 10 hours, 1.0 CEUs, Non-Credit
Access time: 180 days

Supply Chain Management Basics

This course introduces the core concepts and components of supply chain management, including supplier evaluation, logistics, inventory management and other supply chain practices.

Tuition: $299

Delivery of Course:

Online Independent (Ask the Expert Available in Course)
Estimated 10 hours, 1.0 CEUs, Non-Credit
Access time: 180 days