Accounting & Finance   

Course Description

Financial institutions are unlike any other business. To someone new to the world of banking, it can seem puzzling. However, financial institutions play a key role in maintaining thriving communities and economies. The welfare of the nation depends on the banking industry. In this course, learners will examine types of banking, customer groups, the business of banking, and the role of banks in a community.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner should be able to:

• Explain how employees, customers, and the community benefit from a financial institution
• Provide insight into the economy of banking
• Understand banking innovations and their impact on your organization
• Understand how a financial institution displays profitability
• Explain how organization structures differ within financial institutions and how the board, officers, and employees contribute to expanding relationships
• Describe the methods used to safeguard banking relationships and funds

Key Features

• Expert-supported
• Real-world case studies
• Mobile-friendly
• Accessible
• Badge and credit-awarding
• Games & Flashcards
• Video content
• Audio-enabled in app

Refund Policy

You may request a refund up to 5 days from the purchase date. The registration fee will only be refunded if less than 10% of the course has been completed. Completion percentage can be viewed on the Course Progress page from within the course.

Notes

This course has an "Ask the Expert" feature, which submits your questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.

This course does not require any additional purchases of supplementary materials.

Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs.

Course Description

This online and self-paced Global Trade Finance prepares learners to take NASBITE's Certified Global Business Professional™ exam. It includes an in-depth review of the Global Trade Finance knowledge area aligned with NASBITE's practice delineation, exam taking tips, module quizzes, and a 25-question Practice Exam covering the Global Trade Finance area of knowledge.

For a comprehensive NASBITE CGBP™ Exam Prep course, register for the full suite of International Trade courses, which includes Global Business Management, Global Supply Chain Management, Global Marketing, and Global Trade Finance.

The Global Trade Finance course provides an overview of essential skills for managing financial transactions in international trade. It covers practical applications of trade finance including: political and economic risks, foreign exchange tactics and risks, credit and payment risks, optimal terms of payment, arranging financing, and setting the business's overall financial plan.

Learning Outcomes

This module addresses the following NASBITE Certified Global Business Professional™ Practice Delineations:

• Assess political and economic risks and cultural issues of the target country to establish the financial costs and viability.
• After evaluating foreign currency exchange risk, select, implement, and manage risk mitigation techniques to protect the company against fluctuation of foreign exchange.
• Research and analyze credit history and payment capacity of the potential buyers/partners to assess the commercial risk of the buyer and maintain credit management and control procedures and documentation.
• Establish the most appropriate methods and terms of payment and required documentation to ensure timely payment for the sale of goods and/or services and to facilitate external financing.
• Select appropriate methods, terms, and currency of payment to agents, sales representatives, distributors, suppliers, and international joint ventures.
• Develop a financial plan to establish whether internal/external international trade financing is required.
• Identify options for short-term (up to 180 days) pre- and/or post-shipment finance for the seller to ensure lowest cost financing at acceptable levels of risk.
• Identify options for medium- and long-term finance for the overseas buyer (internal/external) to allow buyer extended terms while providing cash payment to seller without recourse.

Key Features

	Expert-supported		Mobile-friendly
	Accessible		Badge and credit-awarding

Refund Policy

You may request a refund up to 5 days from the purchase date. The registration fee will only be refunded if less than 10% of the course has been completed. Completion percentage can be viewed on the Course Progress page from within the course.

Notes

It is helpful for learners to have some knowledge of international trade management. It is recommended that you download the Exam Prep Study Guide found at the NASBITE CGBP™ site.

This course has an "Ask the Expert" feature, which submits your questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying. Questions are a You will receive an email with instructions for accessing the online course one business day after registering.

Course Description

Personal finance is a critical skill for long-term financial success. However, many adults have learned what they know about personal finance as they've progressed through life. What have you missed along the way? No matter what your financial situation is, it is important to understand how to handle your money. This course will familiarize you with the basics of budgeting, including creating and managing a budget, as well as setting financial goals, understanding your credit, tips for saving money, and the basics of investing.

Learning Outcomes

• Manage your personal finances confidently
• Explain what a budget is
• Understand why budgeting is important
• Set financial goals
• Create a budget
• Identify how to eliminate needless expenses
• Monitor and adjust your budget as necessary
• Have a grasp of what credit is and how to improve yours
• Utilize different methods for saving money and covering expenses
• Understand the investment options available to you

Key Features

	Expert-supported		Mobile-friendly
	Accessible		Badge and credit-awarding
	Games & Flashcards		Real-world case studies

Refund Policy

You may request a refund up to 5 days from the purchase date. The registration fee will only be refunded if less than 10% of the course has been completed. Completion percentage can be viewed on the Course Progress page from within the course.

Notes

Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs. Learners will have three attempts at all graded assessments.