Bangkok--27 Apr--Branded the Agency
Mr. Rachane Pojanasuntorn, Director General of Department of Export Promotion (DEP) — The Ministry of Commerce announced the launch of Export Training program, “The Basics of Exporting Business Course” via e-Learning for general public. This e-Learning course will be an alternative of learning access for interested public. The program is expected to expand nationwide.
Mr. Rachane said “Resulting from a strong support by the government sector, the export revenue target for the international trade in the year 2007 is expected at 145 billion dollars or 12.5% increase. Consequently, the numbers of entrepreneurs and interest public in exporting business will also expand. To meet the demand for the expansion, DEP has developed a training program called “The Basics of Exporting Business Course” via e—Learning to serve public in both Bangkok and other regions. This e-Learning program will also be an alternative for exporters to access to the course conveniently. This is the first time that DEP has set up a training course through e-Learning, which is expected to be well-received by exporters.”
“Exporting is the major dynamic in building economy’s stability and strength, which it is DEP’s role to reinforce and accelerate the ability of Thai exporters in both knowledge and skills. DEP has developed The Basics of Exporting Business Course based on the public’s demand, which participants are awarded certificate after the completion of the program. Moreover, DEP plans to build more awareness on this program through various activities, targeting local entrepreneurs, manufacturers as well as exporters in other regions, especially in the major cities such as Kon Kean, Chiang Mai, Chanthaburi, Hat Yai, and Surat Thani.” Mr. Rachane added.
Mr. Rachane continued “DEP will offer more courses via e-Learning in the near future. ‘The Basics of Exporting Business Course’ consists of 2 time frames. The first one starts from May 1 to July 31, 2007, which public can register from now until May 15, 2007. The second group starts on August 1 through October 31, 2007, which public can register from July 1 until July 31, 2007.
For more information, please contact International Trade Training Institute (ITTI),
Department of Export Promotion. Tel. 0-2512-0093 ext. 326, 329, 476, 693 or visit
http://lms.depthai.go.th , or www.depthai.go.th