CCTS | Commodity trading: the first graduates

Thirteen professionals are the first in Ticino and Switzerland to hold the title of “Certified Commodity Trading Specialist SAQ,” a professional certification promoted by the Lugano Commodity Trading Association in collaboration with Alma Impact AG and recognized by the Swiss Association for Quality SAQ.
The ceremony
The graduation ceremony for “Certified Commodity Trading Specialist SAQ,” a training supported by the Lugano Commodity Trading Association (LCTA) and given by Alma Impact AG, a company specializing in professional and management training, took place on May 2, 2024.
On the sidelines of the ceremony, Alessandra Gianella, Co-chair of the Swiss-Chinese Chamber of Commerce (SCCC) – Ticino Chapter discussed global geopolitical dynamics and China’s role
Below is the list of 2024 graduates:
Albert Sara, Arnold Ramona, Behzadi Nikki, Bignasca Sebastian, Brognoli Camilla (awarded by “Ticino Economico” for getting the best grade on the final exam), Coffa Eugenia, Deini Nathalie, Fornoni Paolo, Ghersi Davide, Martins Fabrizio, Origgi Alice, Pilato Valentina, Sarraggiotto Thomas.
The Certified Commodity Trading Specialist course
The 60-hour course was held at the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) and was taught exclusively in English, the language of reference for people working in international commodity trading. The first edition had 15 participants, nearly all of them already professionally active in commodity trading companies or companies providing support services, such as banks, insurance companies, shipping companies, auditing firms, law firms and trustees. “The faculty consists of industry professionals with substantial international experience. The goal is to equip participants with a 360-degree understanding of commodity trading, so that what they learn can be instantly implemented in the workplace,” explains Matteo Somaini, LCTA President and Member of the course’s Advisory Board, along with other industry experts such as Fabiano Manfredi, Yan Blitshteyn, Marco Passalia, and Alberto Stival (representing Alma Impact).
The 2024 edition
Registration for the next edition of the course, which will take place from October 11, 2024 to January 11, 2025 (in hybrid mode, that is with online and on-site teaching) is already open; the deadline to register at a discounted rate (early booking) expires on June 1, 2024 while a webinar presenting the course is scheduled for May 21, 2024 from 11:45 to 12:30 (any interested parties can send an e-mail to academy@alma-impact.ch).
More information is available here
Contacts

ALMA Impact AG
Alberto Stival, Partner and Founder
Via Ciseri 3
6900 Lugano, Switzerland
Tel.: +41 (0)78 893 17 61

LCTA – Lugano Commodity Trading Association
Monica Zurfluh, Secretary General
Via Maggio 1
6900 Lugano, Switzerland
Tel. +41 (0)79 220 40 71