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About FITT
FITT (Forum for International Trade Training) equips individuals and businesses with the practical skills they need to succeed in today’s competitive global marketplace. A non-profit organization established by industry and government, FITT develops international business programs, sets competency standards, and designs the certification and accreditation programs for the Certified International Trade Professional (CITP*) designation. Our programs and services address human resource issues by, providing employers with resources to build their international business capacity; assisting individuals in developing their international business skills and knowledge; and providing international business training support for educators and students. Centered on best practises and developed by leading global business experts, FITT’s resources are the standard of excellence for trade practitioners. FITT – The professional path to global markets.
Our Mission
FITT is committed to developing and providing quality programs and professional certification in international trade designed to prepare businesses and individuals to compete successfully in world markets.
Our Background
Established in 1992 as part of Canada’s sector council initiative FITT works to identify and address current and anticipated human resource and skills and learning challenges and to implement long-term, human resources planning and development strategies for individuals and businesses involved in international trade.
Our Partners
FITT is a not-for-profit organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors that represents our founding partners, and strategic partners including:
Government Founding Partners:
- Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) - Industry Canada (IC)
Founding and Strategic Partners:
- Association of Canadian Community Colleges
- Canadian Chamber of Commerce
- Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters
- Canadian Professional Sales Association
- Export Development Canada
- IE Canada – Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters
- Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP)
- Scotiabank
- World Trade Centres of Canada
Corporate Partners:
- Export Development Canada
- Scotiabank
- World Trade Centers Association
- Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture
- Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters
- I.E.Canada
- Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
- Saskatchewan Trade & Export Partnership
- Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
Educational Partners:
- FITT works in partnership with over 60 colleges, universities and other training organizations in Canada and internationally in the delivery of its education and certification programs. A full list can be found here.
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