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).
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 and Europe.
NASBITE International has members in the United States, Mexico and Canada. It is the Institutional Member for the United States of IATTO, the International Association of Trade Training Organisations.
References
- http://www.buyusa.gov/southtexas/cgbp.html
- http://www2.ed.gov/programs/iegpsbie/bieabstracts2009.pdf