Course Overview Purpose This course introduces you to key concepts of the Export Certification Program including PPQ policy, the export certification process, and the tools used in export certification. • Adobe Acrobat Reader or other PDF reader. Note: Some of the documents referenced in this course are provided in PDF (Portable Document. • Students view the workbooks using Adobe Acrobat Reader or a Chrome PDF extension. They type their answers into their own digital workbook. • Student workbooks are printed and placed in a binder. They are distributed to students when they come to class. Students do not write in them; instead, handouts are still photocopied.

How It Works A BNI member joins a local chapter and develops relationships with other business professionals in that area. Chapters meet weekly and all members must attend each meeting or send a substitute. When a member meets a consumer that could use the services of a fellow BNI member, he passes along that member’s contact information through business cards or other media. He also receives business referrals from other members passing along his information.

What’s Involved Each BNI chapter can only have one professional from each type of business. For example, a chapter can have several real estate agents, but they must have different specialties, such as residential or commercial. Potential members must apply to join a local chapter and pay yearly dues. The chapter meetings generally follow the same agenda each time and include networking education, speakers, referral testimonials and a chance for each member to talk about her business.