01/10/2026
Beyond first impressions: What exporters need to investigate before entering a new market
A new market can look promising from a distance. The language may be familiar. The business culture may seem similar. There may even be a…
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.
23/09/2026
CITP Spotlight: Radhika Vyasam – Founder and Managing Director, Avani Cognition
International trade is more than moving products across borders. It is about building trusted relationships, understanding different markets, and creating opportunities that generate long term…
22/09/2026
Africa Trade Academy celebrates first two graduates to earn the CITP designation
A partnership created to strengthen professional trade capability in Africa has reached an important milestone. Angela Abordo, Trade Finance Officer at Agricultural Development Bank Plc,…
14/09/2026
CITP Spotlight: Morteza Mehdizadeh, Chief Executive Officer – Vanda Global Trade Ltd.
For Morteza Mehdizadeh, international trade has never been only about transactions. From the beginning of his career, he was drawn to the idea of connecting…
10/09/2026
CITP Spotlight: Erica Henry-Jackman – Manager, Investment Attraction and International Relations, City of Brampton Economic Development Office
For Erica Henry-Jackman, international trade has never been just about commerce. It has always been about building bridges between people, markets, and opportunities. Long before…
09/09/2026
Choosing the wrong Incoterms® can mess up your contract – here’s how to get it right
Which Incoterms® rule an organization chooses for a trade transaction will depend on a number of factors. Here’s how to get it right.
01/09/2026
CITP Spotlight: Tawanda Chiota – Sr. Business Analyst, International Transportation, Canadian Tire Corporation
For Tawanda Chiota, international trade first became real far from home. While studying in China, Tawanda was immersed in one of the world’s most dynamic…
26/08/2026
CITP Spotlight: Michael Uzoma Agu – Education Staff, YMCA-YWCA
Michael Uzoma Agu’s path into international trade began in the energy sector, where finance, business development and cross-border relationships came together in a way that…
14/07/2026
Is the CITP worth it? Here’s what professionals say
When you trace the origins of many of the world’s most trusted credentials, a recognizable trend emerges: necessity is the mother of invention. Professional engineering…
13/07/2026
CITP Spotlight: Patrizia Giuliotti – Trade Commissioner, Embassy of Canada to Italy
When Patrizia Giuliotti graduated in international relations from Rome’s La Sapienza University, she could not have predicted that her career would eventually span trade policy,…