FITT (Forum for International Trade Training)

FITT (Forum for International Trade Training) equips individuals and businesses with the practical skills they need to succeed in today's competitive global marketplace.

As Canada's international trade training and professional certification body, FITT sets the standards and designs the training programs for the professional designation, Certified International Trade Professional (CITP).

Centered on international trade best practices and delivered by a broad network of educational partners, FITT's training programs impart knowledge and practical skills that trade practitioners can apply immediately – providing competitive advantage and elevating their position in world markets.

Eligibility Criteria

Organizations that are active in global trade and that recognize the value of knowledge in this highly competitive market.

Summary

FITTskills
The successful completion of this program satisfies the educational requirement for the CITP designation. Developed and delivered by international trade practitioners, experts in their field, the eight courses in the FITTskills program cover essential topics such as international marketing, market research, international trade logistics, market entry and distribution, and trade financing. Thousands have already taken these courses, which are readily available through colleges, universities and private organizations across Canada, as well as online. 

Going Global Workshops
Developed and delivered in partnership with Team Canada Inc, the Going Global Workshops are designed to help organizations, individuals and export service providers make the decision to “go global,” by providing them with an understanding of the benefits and challenges of exporting. There are five different workshops delivered in three-hour workshops which cover a range of topics and are delivered across Canada or as a customized in-house workshop. The Going Global series is also available online.

Certified International Trade Professional (CITP)
FITT awards the CITP designation, a credential which attests to individuals' solid international business skills and experience. It is the highest level of professional accreditation available to international business and trade professionals in Canada.

Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon Contact(s):
See National Contact.

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National Contact(s):
Ms. Jennifer Matthews
Business Development
FITT (Forum for International Trade Training)
Suite 300
116 Lisgar Street
Ottawa, Ontario  K2P 0C2
Telephone: 613-230-3553
Fax: 613-230-6808
Toll-free (information): 1-800-561-FITT (3488)
E-mail: jennifer@fitt.ca
Web site: http://www.fitt.ca/english/view.asp?x=1