FITTskills
(Forum for International Trade Training)

Certified International Trade Professional (C.I.T.P.) Designation Training

Set Yourself Apart With The C.I.T.P. Designation

Professional certification opens doors around the world. The C.I.T.P. designation is proof that you have met rigorous standards established by a recognized certifying body. The designation lets customers and colleagues know that they are dealing with a knowledgeable international trade professional. Individuals with the C.I.T.P. designation can make the difference in a highly competitive market. Many organizations find that having a C.I.T.P. on staff brings critical knowledge to support their company's international trade activities. It allows them to establish a benchmark for others; sets hiring standards; and increases the company's credibility with customers.

Is The C.I.T.P. Designation For You?

Global trade activities are multi-faceted - extending to include specialties such as marketing, law, finance, and logistics. The C.I.T.P. designation can reflect specialization in many of these areas. Professionals working towards the designation can come from any size of company that wants to compete in the global economy.

To qualify for the C.I.T.P. designation, candidates must:

• Have international trade work experience
• Successfully complete the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) Program and/or obtain exemptions through FITT's Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) process
• Candidates must agree to comply with standards of ethical conduct and meet annual continuing professional development requirements

How Do You Get The C.I.T.P. Designation?

The Entrepreneurship Centre delivers the Forum for International Trade Training (FITTskills) as part of its series of courses for growing businesses. The series of eight hands-on training sessions are provided on a continuing basis, with a different session every six weeks. Candidates interested in the C.I.T.P. can successfully complete the entire series in less than 12 months.

Click on any of the sessions below for a full course description:

Global Business Environment (5th Edition) (September 10th, 11th, 2008)
International Marketing (October 7th & 8th, 2008)
International Trade Finance (November 26th & 27th, 2008)
International Trade Logistics
International Market Entry and Distribution (September 24th & 25th, 2008)
International Trade Research (October 29th, 30th, 2008)
Legal Aspects of International Trade (November 5th & 6th, 2008)
International Trade Management ( August 27th & 28th, 2008)

The cost of the FITTskills program is $540 per module plus GST.

For more information please contact Christine Evans at the Entrepreneurship Centre or see the FITTskills Participant Guide. To register for FITTskills exams contact Christine Evans.

OCRI members please register for FITTskills by contacting Christine Evans (Tel.: 560-6081 ext. 0). Do not register for FITTskills from this Web site.

To register for FITTskills Program Modules return to the main seminars page...