26/11/2025
How to start an export business in Canada
If you are in business in Canada, then chances are you could start an export business. You may thrive solely on local and regional trade,…
FITT Team
The Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) is the standards, certification and training body dedicated to providing international business training, resources and professional certification to individuals and businesses. Created by business for business, FITT’s international business training solutions are the standard of excellence for global trade professionals around the world.
18/11/2025
CITP Spotlight: Abbas Sumar, Dean, International Education of Durham College, and Principal of Sumar + Associates Ltd.
For Abbas Sumar, the future of global business is not defined by the exchange of goods alone, but by the ripple effects those exchanges create…
18/11/2025
More than one way to validate your professional status: CITP pathways explained
In this article we want to dive into the different ways that individuals who have careers in the many roles and industries that fall under the international trade umbrella can earn the Certified International…
11/11/2025
25 International trade terms you should know
In the world of global trade, effective communication is a must. Every deal depends on a mutual understanding of trade terms and practices, and each…
04/11/2025
CITP Spotlight: Kingsley Borello, CEO & Founder of TradeToWorld Marketplace
For Kingsley Borello, international trade has been more than just a career path, it’s been a calling since childhood. His earliest memories are of peering…
22/10/2025
CITP Spotlight: Nil Özçelik Razavi, PhD – Trade Expert, T.C. Ticaret Bakanlığı
When Nil Özçelik Razavi, PhD, first moved from Turkey to Canada in 2007 to complete her doctoral research in Translation Studies, she never imagined she…
17/10/2025
From the classroom to global impact: The inspiring journeys of FITT’s 2024 Educational Award winners
Each year, FITT honours students who have excelled in their international business studies, recognizing not only their academic achievements but also their creativity, resilience, and…
01/10/2025
CITP Spotlight: Shotaro Takechi, CEO & Founder of LEAGUE Inc.
When Shotaro Takechi reflects on his career, a clear theme emerges: a passion for connecting Japanese ideas, culture, and products with the world. As the…
27/05/2025
Top 10 podcasts for global trade professionals to listen to in 2025
Podcasts are a great way to get info on the go and stay up to date in today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving world of global trade….
12/03/2025
CITPs’ crucial role, leadership masterclass, and more at CITP gala 2025
On March 4, the Certified International Trade Professional community once again came together to celebrate, support, and learn at the CITP Gala 2025. The event…