The SME Trade Academy is the online learning platform of the International Trade Centre, a joint initiative of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization. The academy provides online courses on trade and trade-related topics, specifically designed for learners in developing and least-developed countries.

Currently available courses include:

1). Introduction to Business Plans

This course introduces participants to the concept and structure of business plans. It begins by outlining their general importance and uses, before moving on to divide them into six types according to the purpose for which they were built. It then introduces two frameworks which can be useful in conceptualizing a business plan: the Strategy Diamond and the Business Model Canvas. Finally, it concludes by offering an exercise designed to help participants organize their thoughts when writing a business plan.

Course start date: 16th December 2024

To register visit: https://learning.intracen.org/course/info.php?id=304

2). Introduction to Supply Chain Management

This module introduces the participant to supply chain management and its importance in businesses for managing the supply chain key competencies and trade-offs. The module provides a practical model for positioning purchased and inventory items and developing appropriate strategies to manage the competencies that will help businesses become more operational effective and competitive.

Course start date: 16th December 2024

To register visit: https://learning.intracen.org/course/info.php?id=146