Electronic Business School Of Ireland:
electronic Business School of Ireland is an Irish based distance learning institution specialising in certificate and diploma programmes in International Trade, Finance, Logistics and eBusiness. Courses Accredited by the Institute of International Trade of Ireland, Institute of Export UK and Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Ireland. Unique training methodology brings the practical areas of international trade and logistics to your computer screen! Learn with the support of an international network of specialist advisors and tutors. Special Emerging Markets Support Grant available for some courses for students from low income backgrounds and emerging markets.
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The International Trade Specialist (ITS) Accreditation Programme
The International Trade Specialist (ITS) accreditation programme is a nine month distance e-learning programme leading to a recognised certification for professionals working in the key functional areas of International Trade. The International Trade Specialist Accreditation is a distance e-learning programme that enables students to achieve practical international trade skills and knowledge leading to an accredited certification from the top performing exporting country in the world. The ITS Programme provides these key benefits:
1) ITS participants obtain a thorough foundation in the core areas of International Trade.
2) ITS Graduates may use the designation "ITS" in professional Correspondence.
3) ITS participants can network and interact online with professionals from related sectors and expert
learning guides resulting in a pooling of practical experience through the eCampus online learning
community.
4) ITS distance learning enables participants to study at their own pace and in their own time.
Trade and Customs Practice
International trade involves the professional practitioner operating within a complex environment of rules, laws, customs regulations and practices which are evolving in an ever changing world. This Trade and Customs specialist subject involves the assimilation, understanding and application of the skills of trade and customs as reflected by international standards and practice. Trade and Customs Practice guide the learner on a step by step basis through the essential trade practice activities in international trade. All the steps from agreeing international commercial terms right through packing, shipping, customs and logistics management are examined in detail.
Export Market Entry Strategy
International trade involves the professional practitioner operating within a complex environment of marketing techniques and methodologies which are evolving in an ever changing global marketplace. The Export Market Entry Strategy specialist subject involves the assimilation, understanding and application of the skills of market research, market assessment, market selection, market planning and market entry. This structured learning process leads to the development and implementation of a successful export market entry strategy. Export Market Entry Strategy guides the learner on a step by step basis through the essential export marketing methods and systems. All the steps from initial market research, right through entry and distribution policies are examined in detail. On conclusion of this subject the learner will be capable of developing an implementing an export marketing plan.
Finance of International Trade
This course covers all aspects related to financing an export transaction and obtaining payment. Learners will examine how to receive and effect payment for international contracts of sale. The primary focus is on export methods of payment with the information presented also applicable to import trade transactions. The selection of the most suitable method of payment is a key factor of a successful export sale and these are examined in detail from advance payment and documentary collections through to documentary credits. Currency management is also examined and the most common export finance arrangements from factoring and invoice discounting through to forfaiting. Bonds and guarantees and export credit insurance complete the content of this course.
eBusiness for International Trade
The globalisation of the world economy and fast growth of eBusiness create new opportunities for international traders, however, they bring in their risks as well. Companies need expertise to be able to face the internationalisation of trade and the challenge of eBusiness, as well as to learn the principles of the new digital economy. This course takes us through the fundamentals of eBusiness and progresses through key areas of eBusiness such as e-marketing, online distribution, e-logistics, brands on the Internet and e-promotion. Significant use of B2B and B2C case studies are examined in detail. From here more strategic aspects of designing and implementing an eBusiness plan and establishing online shops with appropriate online security is examined. Practical skills including web page creation, use of e-mail and chat and effective Internet research are also covered.