Export training gives the edge to Ireland in Global Markets

John Whelan

The Institute's newly appointed president, Dr. Christina Gates emphasised to new Graduates that they have achieved a qualification in a key Industry Practice programme and are now poised to contribute to Ireland's increasingly international market.

Dr. Christina Gates

The Professional Diploma in Global Trade and E-Business programme provides global businesses with trained professionals who have the necessary skills to contribute effectively to the expanding international trading environment. Management development opportunities for graduates include areas in International Trade, Financial Management, Logistics & Supply Chain, e-Business, and International Marketing and Trade Compliance. This programme also guides graduates in the research and development of comprehensive Marketing and Global Trade Projects, which in many cases, have formed the basis for their future career progression.

Tom Kelly from Enterprise Ireland, presented Sile Cotter from Export Edge Business College with the top award in the Professional Diploma in global Trade and E-business. Tom Kelly said "It is my special pleasure to announce the winner of the Gold Medal for the Best Student in the Professional Diploma in Global Trade and e-Business. The winner is from Export Edge College in Dublin's Merrion Square. She obtained A grade marks in 7 modules of the Professional Diploma, the highest result among all of the students, a truly remarkable achievement and was recommended by her college Director, Austin Rutledge."

Tom remarked "professional and skilled personnel in sales and marketing functions in Irish exporting firms will be essential for Enterprise Ireland's ambitious targets to be realised over the coming years. It is for that reason we want to encourage the work of the Irish Exporters Association and are delighted to sponsor the Graduate Awards of the Institute of International Trade of Ireland."

Tom Kelly (Enterprise Ireland), Sile Cotter (Best Student Award) and Dr Christina Gates (President IITI)

A special award was announced by John Whelan for the best graduate of the Institute's new Export Marketing programme, delivered by Export Edge Business College to corporate members from County Enterprise Boards.

Joe Moore from Fingal County Enterprise Board was presented with a BT Ireland sponsored, iPAQ palm top, award by Austin Rutledge of Export Edge Training for achieving the best export marketing results on the programme. Joe's company, My Oasis Ltd has to date achieved substantial export growth in the UK, Holland, Belgium, France, South Africa, and Poland and is currently targeting key customers in the USA and Asia.

Joe Moore receiving top award on Export Marketing Certificate programme from Austin Rutledge of Export Edge Training

Austin Rutledge, congratulated the new graduates "Your achievements not only reflect your hard work, but also the highly appreciated support given by the Irish corporate sector to the Professional Diploma programme. On behalf of students, I would like to thank our experienced lecturers who have encouraged and assisted students to achieve great results. This programme launches graduates to be the future leaders of Irish business and we are proud to support your continued success."

2007 Professional Diploma Graduates

Export Edge Business College were first commissioned by the Irish Exporters Association in 1997 to design this Professional Diploma Course. Export Edge were the first training organisation to deliver this programme, whose students have consistently achieved top awards every year.

According to Austin Rutledge, Educational Director "Graduates from Export Edge Business College work in a wide spectrum of organisations including AIB, Allergan, Bank of Irl, Citigroup, DHL, Enterprise Irl, E&Y, Google, IBM, IDB, IDL, HP, KPMG, Microsoft, Oracle, Pfizer, PwC, Wyeth & Xilinx and very many indigenous Irish companies".

Gustavo, Austin and Viviana

Austin and Heinke

Kitty Kam and Joya Zhang

Institute of International Trade of Ireland, 2007 graduation awards event.

Export training gives the edge to Ireland in Global Markets

The 2007 Professional Diploma in Global Trade and E-Business Graduation ceremony held in Nov, was opened by John Whelan CEO of the Irish Exporters Association and Director of the Institute of International Trade of Ireland (IITI) which first established Diploma programmes in International Trade more than 50 years ago. Enterprise Ireland hosted the graduation in Dublin and Graduates attended from colleges in Dublin, Cork and Galway.