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Level 2 Training – Trade Specialist Training

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SIDO’s Level 2 Trade Specialist Training is offered each year during the month of September and focuses on developing intermediate skills. This

course is for practitioners that have been in their role at least 3-4 years. The training concentrates on Counseling Exporters, Resources and Best Practices, Understanding Export Growth Strategy – Target Market Selection, Sales Channels, and Global Marketing, Learning about Export Mechanics – Compliance, Logistics, Finance and Legal Considerations.  

The program places an emphasis on Peer Learning Strategies and includes Case Studies, Working Group Sessions, Expert Panel Sessions, Best Practices and “How it really works,” discussions.

 Course Outcomes:

  • Understanding your Role on the Team
  • Trade Resources: Local, Federal, Global
  • Client Development and Counseling
  • Mechanics of Trade

Course Timeline:

SIDO’s Level 2  – Trade Specialist Training begins in early September with 3 virtual sessions (2-hour sessions) and concludes at SIDO’s Best Practices & Training Conference later in the month with 2 days of in-person sessions and working group deliberations.

Cost & Registration

  • Level 2 Trade Specialist: $1800

    • ZOOM platform for Virtual Sessions
    • Travel and Accommodation Costs for sessions at SIDO’s Best Practices Conferences are not included in Training Costs 
    • Course Completion Celebration and Certificate takes place during the last day of SIDO Best Practices & Training Conference
    • Level 2 participants receive a discounted price to attend SIDO’s Best Practices & Training Conference ($300) which are included in training costs

Registration: Please register on SIDO's CVENT platform

Trade Specialist (def.) A professional who analyzes foreign trade and the global economy and uses the insights they glean to advise and guide strategic business decisions for a variety of clients.