NASBITE International Mission

NASBITE International's mission is to advance global business practice, education and training. NASBITE International is a non-profit association of North American Small Business International Trade Educators, and is the leading U.S. organization supporting training and education in the field of global business. NASBITE brings together educators, trainers, service providers and global business leaders, with a mission to advance global business practice, education and training.

NASBITE provides resources to people developing global business education, training and assistance programs, and is the steward of the Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) credential. 

NASBITE is the leading authority and industry standard for global business education, trade credentialing, training and practice. NASBITE accomplishes its missions through a portfolio of programs and services including:

• An Annual Conference and National Small Business Exporter Summit
• Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) credentialing and training
• Professional development for those engaged in global business education and assistance
• Member services including resource materials and connecting linkages
• dvocacy and leadership for global business education and assistance professionals
• Awards

 

NASBITE International, a Membership Organization

NASBITE International is a not-for-profit Membership organization and leading organization supporting training and education in the field of global business. NASBITE Members represent all sectors of the global business profession, including:

• Trade educators from four-year and two-year colleges and universities, high schools and leading international trade training organizations
• Trade specialists at federal, state and local levels, including from USDOC/ITA, USDA/FAS, SBA/SBDCs, State and Regional Trade Development Agencies, community-based Trade Assistance Centers, World Trade Centers, and Chambers of Commerce
• Trade-service providers of logistics, finance, legal, market research, and other support services
• Companies engaged in international trade, including manufacturers, exporters, importers, distributors, and export management companies
• Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) credential holders

Where else will you find this mix of international trade perspectives and expertise in a single organization? If your work or interests fall in any of these areas, NASBITE is the organization for you.
 

Certified Global Business Professional

The Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) designation confirms knowledge in international trade.  The designation shows employers and the public that the individual is proficient in global business and capable of working with the level of expertise and professionalism that is required in today’s competitive environment.

The CGBP designation is managed by NASBITE International, a non-profit 501(c) 3 corporation established over 30 years ago as an association of North American Small Business International Trade Educators (NASBITE).  NASBITE is a professional organization of educators, trainers, service providers and practitioners and the leading U.S. organization supporting the training and education in the field of global business.  Our mission is “to advance global business practice, education and training”, which is accomplished by facilitating educators, trainers and practitioners in support of their collective interests and needs related to global business.  In addition to our stewardship of the Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) designation, we also manage a range of training related resources, credentialing programs and services, and other activities aimed at helping businesses become more globally competitive.