07/03/2023
Celebrating a diverse group of FITT credential achievers from 200+ companies in 2022
An impressive number of individuals from a wide range of sectors, job roles, and organizations put in the work to earn FITT credentials in 2022.
Leading the Industry
Being a Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) opens up a range of job possibilities and helps accelerate the career progression of global business professionals. Read about how our CITPs are taking on exciting new tasks for their clients and companies!
26/10/2022
2021’s FITT Education Awards celebrate teamwork, overcoming obstacles, and community spirit
Each year the FITT Education Awards are given to students who have gone above and beyond in their academic studies. These students have exhibited unmatched dedication and drive to pursue a career in international trade. This year we have six bright and ambitious students to recognize with the 2021 FITT Education Awards.
20/04/2022
6 SME business owners talk about the impacts of training and certification on their businesses
Real SME business owners tell us how FITTskills courses and earning the Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) designation impacted their ventures and their personal careers. Here’s what 6 of them had to say.
17/01/2022
Top government funding programs for winter 2022
While the Canadian government works to offset economic instability in 2022, the success and growth of our country’s SME business operations are more important than…
12/01/2022
10 Global trade trends we’ll be watching in 2022
2022 is here and the mantra for the year ahead might be “Get familiar with the unfamiliar.” To adapt, they’ve applied better risk mitigations strategies;…
20/10/2021
The 2020 FITT Educational Award Winners innovate and excel in every area of international business
As we near the end of October, there is much to celebrate, especially for some truly accomplished FITT students. Our 2020 FITT Educational Award winners…
01/09/2021
Lora Rigutto, Loyalty and Engagement Manager at FITT, reflects on the value of upskilling on her 10-year CITP anniversary
The CITP®|FIBP® (Certified International Trade Professional) designation is a source of immense pride for those who earn it, but many don’t know how impactful…
24/08/2021
How to weather-proof your business: CITPs weigh-in with Startup Canada
Warren Buffet famously said: “Risk comes from not knowing what you’re doing.” For businesses who have been operating over the tumultuous past year and a…
06/07/2021
Post-pandemic globalization: Practical strategies for managing a risky trade environment—event recap
The word ‘globalization’ evokes strong sentiments in our current times. For some, it represents a practice that has been occurring for centuries: trade between countries, while…
22/06/2021
The current state of globalization and its effects on international trade
As the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in early 2020, it was immediately clear that international trade would be particularly hard hit. Countries closed borders, cutting…