EXPORT UNIVERSITY is a training program developed by the District Export Council to help companies begin an export
initiative and to gain skills and innovation in their international sales. Delivered by the U.S. Commercial Service (U.S.
Department of Commerce), Export 101 is designed for new‐to‐export firms that would like expert advice and tools on the
export basics. Attendees will receive a certificate following completion of this course.
This course is ideal for marketing and sales management and staff, export operations personnel, purchasing, logistics, and anyone with a responsibility for export functions. Course goals include: 1) evaluating export readiness; 2) developing an export marketing plan; and, 3) understanding the basics about U.S. export regulations, 4) international logistics, and 5) how to ensure that you get paid. This course will not cover the topic of foreign or outsourced manufacturing or importing into the U.S.
Cost: $45 (breakfast and lunch provided)