World Trade Center Saint Louis & UMSL Offering Chancellor's Certificate in International Trade

St. Louis, MO June 30, 2004 -- World Trade Center Saint Louis (WTC-STL), the non-profit regional entity that renders customized global market research and business intelligence services, and the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) will offer a 45-hour manager-workforce development course enabling participants to earn a Chancellor's Certificate in International Trade. The program will begin in October 2004 and registration is now open.This workforce development program will provide educational tools and professional insights so people representing their companies internationally are equipped to work successfully in local business environments and with local cultures, said Fred Bartelsmeyer, Chairman of the Board of WTC-STL and partner with the law firm of Bryan Cave.Joel Glassman, Ph.D., Director of International Studies at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL), added, The Chancellor's Certificate in International Trade program will teach valuable skills that will help participants do business in key overseas markets. We will provide participants with knowledge of procedures and specific customs to support and expand their companies' business.WTC-STL and UMSL are offering the Chancellor's Certificate in International Trade program with assistance from qualified international consultants and professionals at St. Louis-based companies currently doing business overseas.The 45-hour course offers five core classes and more than a dozen elective subjects. Participants must complete four core and five elective courses to earn the Chancellor's Certificate. The five core courses are:Developing & Implementing an International Business PlanPlanning & Conducting International NegotiationsUnderstanding International Contracts & Trade LawsInternational TransactionsInternational Ocean & Air TransportationElectives include:BioterrorismExport Control & Risk ManagementCustoms Classification & ValuationCultural Development WorkshopsAdditional strategic topicsThe Chancellor's Certificate in International Trade program will begin on October 19. All classes will be held at WTC-STL offices at 121 South Meramec Ave. Tuition is $900 for WTC-STL clients and alumni and $1,125 for non-WTC-STL clients.Robert Heuermann, Jr. Executive Director of WTC-STL, said, This constructive international course complements our mission to provide valuable knowledge, resources and business intelligence so regional enterprises can work to create jobs and grow their business.World Trade Center Saint Louis serves individuals and business in metropolitan St. Louis, the state of Missouri and Southern Illinois. It offers customized global market research and business intelligence services; conducts more than 30 trade-specific events annually; renders access to global business contacts and resources; and provides international business education programs and seminars. Its license is granted by the World Trade Centers Association in New York City. For information or to enroll, please call Cheryl Marty, WTC-STL Director " Marketing & Events, at 314.615.8141 or email cmarty@stlouisco.com, or see the website www.worldtradecenter-stl.com. Media contact: Jeff Dunlap @ 314.721.5505.