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…
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11/12/2024
CITP Spotlight: Daiana Leandro – Customer Success Specialist, Ocean Sonics Ltd.
With a strong desire to travel and learn, Daiana Leandro moved to the U.S. from Brazil in 2013 as part of a one-year exchange program….
23/10/2024
CITP Spotlight: Michael Whitmarsh, MBA – President & CEO, Block 4 Oilfield, LLC
Michael Whitmarsh has built an impressive career in international trade, with a focus on supply chain management, corporate development, and global expansion. His journey, driven…
28/03/2023
FITT celebrates major achievements during 2023 CITP Milestone Anniversary Event
Anniversary occasions are always a great opportunity to reflect on the past while looking toward the future. On Thursday, March 9th, FITT and our…
05/12/2022
FITT’s new Certification Council brings together rich and diverse pool of international business expertise
We are pleased to announce the inaugural Certification Council members recently appointed by the FITT Board.
21/09/2022
5 Canadian Trade Commissioners talk about their career success
For many years now, trade commissioners have been relying on FITTskills training to help them build a strong understanding of the full spectrum of international trade. Earning the prestigious CITP designation – a validation of their expertise and commitment to international trade, marks a special milestone in their professional journey.
11/08/2022
3 new CITPs in international finance talk about their career success
Three CITP in international finance share how their FITTskills coursework and CITP designation has helped them find more opportunity and meaning in their already successful careers in international finance.
12/07/2022
CITP Spotlight: Calvin Xiao – Founder, Calatystx Co.
Calvin’s professional journey has been anything but linear. From working his way up in China and securing a job at the world-renowned agency Ogilvy, to immigrating to Canada and having to start back at the bottom, to then start his own consulting firm.
05/07/2022
3 New CITPs in the food and beverage industry tell us how they’ve achieved career success
The CITP designation was created to recognize the professional competence of those working in any industry within the global market. This article celebrates three successful Certified International Trade Professionals in the food and beverage industry.
14/06/2022
CITP Spotlight: Julien Rosan – Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada
Born and raised in Paris, Julien Rosan, CITP had two passions while growing up—traveling and playing Monopoly—both inseparably linked to the intriguing world of international trade. Little did he know then that his fascinations would soon transform into an exciting career that would take him across the world.