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CPD Course
Global Business Strategies
Develop practical knowledge and confidence in Global Business Strategies. As the world becomes a smaller place thanks to innovations in technology and communication, it becomes easier for businesses to branch out into the global market. However, as with any endeavor, research and planning are essential pieces of a growth strategy. This course will help...
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Course Description
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Develop practical knowledge and confidence in Global Business Strategies.
As the world becomes a smaller place thanks to innovations in technology and communication, it becomes easier for businesses to branch out into the global market. However, as with any endeavor, research and planning are essential pieces of a growth strategy. This course will help you give participants the skills that they need to make their global business a success.
Why this course matters
This course turns the subject into practical, structured learning you can apply in real business and workplace situations. It is designed to help you move beyond definitions and understand how the ideas, tools and decisions covered in the course fit together.
What you will gain
- Understand the core principles and practical approaches covered in Global Business Strategies.
- Recognise situations where those approaches can improve workplace decisions or performance.
- Apply the course ideas more confidently in day-to-day professional situations.
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for managers, supervisors, team leaders, SME owners and professionals preparing for greater leadership responsibility.
Course at a glance
- Study time: approximately 2 hours.
- Format: self-paced online learning.
- Professional development: CPD course.
As the world becomes a smaller place thanks to innovations in technology and communication, it becomes easier for businesses to branch out into the global market. However, as with any endeavor, research and planning are essential pieces of a growth strategy. This course will help you give participants the skills that they need to make their global business a success.
Course Topics:
Session One: Course Overview
Session Two: Understanding the Global Business Environment
- Defining Globalization
- Factors in Globalization
- Exercising Knowledge (Pre-Assignment Review)
- Top Trends
- Take on the World
Session Three: The Global Trade Market
- Evaluating Your Options
- Understanding Trade Agreements
- How Trade Transactions Work
Session Four: Products and Services
- How Services Are Traded
- How Goods Are Traded
- How Intangible Products Fit In
- What’s Your Value?
- Mechanics of a Trade Transaction
Session Five: E-Commerce on the Global Stage
- What is E-Commerce?
- Protection of Information
- Basic E-Commerce Business Models
- Give It A Go
- Review the Business Models
- E-Commerce Goals and Models
Session Six: Working in the Global Context
- Bridging the Cultural Gap
- Stepping Over the Cultural Gap
- Building Relationships
- Debrief
- Is There a Global Culture Developing?
Session Seven: The Economics of Global Business
- Managing Multiple Currencies
- Mitigating Your Risks
- Basics of Trade Finance
- Getting Paid
- Trade Finance and Technology
- Making Connections
Session Eight: The Logistics of Global Business
- Introduction to Supply Chain Management
- Identifying and Meeting Documentation Requirements
- Security and Safety
- Break
- Negotiating Market Entry
Session Nine: Rules and Regulations
- International Regulations
- Extraterritoriality and Fair Trade
- Health and Environmental Regulations
- Getting the Right Advice: The Legal Bits
- Testing the Waters
Session Ten: Beyond the Rules – Ethical Concerns
- The Ethical Conundrum
- Making Connections
- Different Points of View
- Making Connections
Continue your learning
Part of this learning pathway: Management & Leadership
Course pathway: eBSI SME Academy > Management & Leadership > Global Business Strategies
Explore more Management & Leadership training or return to the eBSI SME Academy.
Your questions, answered
Does the course include a certificate?
The course assessment leads to a downloadable digital PDF CPD Certificate of Completion. See the course description for the CPD credits awarded.
What is CPD?
CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. It is the ongoing learning that helps you maintain and develop the knowledge and skills you use in your work. Courses, workshops and other learning activities can contribute to your CPD record.
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