International Trade 101 (page 2)

-- Logistics Management, 7/1/2005

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Professional Education/Training Programs
American Management Association (AMA)
1601 Broadway
New York, NY 10019
Tel: 212-586-8100
Web: www.amanet.org
Non-profit industry association offers a wide range of seminars, conferences, forums, and online self-study courses on a variety of topics, including import/export operations.
American Society of Transportation & Logistics (AST&L)
1700 N. Moore St., Suite 1900
Arlington, VA 22209
Tel: 703-524-5011
Web: www.astl.org
E-mail: astl@nitl.org
Professional organization, affiliated with the National Industrial Transportation League, offers nationally recognized certification program in transportation and logistics management. Courses include both domestic and international transport and logistics.
Global Maritime and Transportation School (GMATS)
United States Merchant Marine Academy
300 Steamboat Rd.
Kings Point, NY 11024
Tel: 516-773-5120
Web: www.gmats.usmma.edu
E-mail: MarcisakC@usmma.edu
Offers education and training programs on international transportation and logistics for professionals in the maritime and intermodal transportation industries. Offers customized training.
Global Training Center Inc.
Tel: 800-860-5030
Web: www.globaltrainingcenter.com
E-mail: info@globaltrainingcenter.com
Offers both online and on-site seminars as well as handbooks on specific international trade operations.
Institute of Logistical Management
315 W. Broad St.
Burlington, NJ 08016
Tel: 888-456-4600
Web: www.logistics-edu.com
E-mail: info@logistics-edu.com
Offers distance-learning courses in logistics and transportation, including import/export operations.
International Business Training (IBT)
P.O. Box 22267
Eagan, MN 55122
Tel: 651-905-1727
Web: www.i-b-t.net
E-mail: info@i-b-t.net
An Internet-based resource offering articles, reference manuals, self-study classes, eBooks, seminars, trade tools, and an online forum.
International Import-Export Institute
2432 West Peoria, Suite 1026
Phoenix, AZ 85029
Tel: 800-474-8013
Web: www.expandglobal.com
E-mail: info@expandglobal.com
Offers accredited industry training courses and materials to assist preparations for certification examinations and for careers in international trade.
International Quality & Productivity Center (IQPC)
555 Route 1 South
Iselin, NJ 08830
Tel: 800-882-8684
Web: www.iqpc.com
E-mail: info@iqpc.com
Offers professional training and educational conferences on many topics, including import/export operations.
The Institute of Management & Administration (IOMA)
3 Park Ave., 30th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel: 212-244-0360
Web: www.ioma.com
E-mail: subserve@ioma.com
Offers training courses and educational newsletters on many business topics, including import/export operations.
Unz & Co.
8 Easy St.
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
Tel: 800-631-3098
Web: www.unzco.com
E-mail: unzco@unzco.com
Offers seminars and training sessions, including customized on-site training, in various locations around the country. Publishes a basic guide to exporting and an online information sourcebook.
The World Academy
1229 Old Walt Whitman Rd.
Melville, NY 11747
Tel: 908-354-7746
Web: www.theworldacademy.com
E-mail: info@theworldacademy.com
Offers import/export operations training through local and global trade associations and teaching centers.