FITT Credentials |
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Receiving certification from FITT is an indication of your level of knowledge and expertise in international trade practices. FITT Certification involves 3 levels of recognition including two credentials and a professional designation: FITT Certificate; FITT Diploma; and the FITT Certified International Trade Professional (CITP*) designation. Each is explained below:
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FITT Certificate – Over 3469 individuals hold this credential
Conferred upon individuals who have successfully completed any four FITTskills assessments, or who have received course exemptions for up to three FITTskills courses and successfully completed one FITTskills assessment. For more information please email info@fitt.ca -
FITT Diploma – Over 2136 individuals hold this credential
Conferred upon individuals who have successfully completed all eight FITTskills assessments, or who have received course exemptions for up to six FITTskills courses and successfully completed two FITTskills assessment. For more information please email info@fitt.ca - CITP* Designation (Certified International Trade Professional) – Over 350 individuals have received their CITP* professional designation
Granted to individuals who have completed their FITTskills Diploma, achieved their practical work experience requirements, have endorsed the CITP* Standards of Ethical Conduct, and have committed to ongoing professional development in the discipline of international business. The CITP* holder has demonstrated that they have achieved the core competencies relevant to international business through skills and knowledge acquisition and work experience of a minimum of one year.
More than a credential the CITP* is a professional qualification designed to demonstrate the complex skills and knowledge required for those involved in international business. The CITP* promotes the advancement of international business professionals who engage in a variety of roles and functions within organizations that are working on a global scale. To maintain the CITP* designation, individuals must commit to ongoing professional development in international trade and be a CITP* dues paying member of FITT. View the Paths to the CITP*.
Certification Assessments – Each of the eight FITTskills courses has an accompanying assessment. All assessments are available in a multiple-choice format to be taken at a partner institution or online. For three of the eight courses FITT will accept projects in lieu of the multiple-choice exam. These three courses include: International Trade Research; International Marketing; and International Trade Management.
FITTskills Challenge Examination – Individuals can challenge any FITTskills exam anytime, anywhere, without taking the course in class or online. Once registered for a FITTskills Challenge Exam individuals will be provided with the relevant FITTskills textbook and a sample exam. They will have up to six weeks to complete the exam for the course in question.
Professional Exam – Individuals pursuing the CITP* designation who have achieved seven or eight educational credits through transferring of credits from FITT Accredited Partners or by way of the Portfolio Development Process will be required to successfully complete the CITP* Professional Examination before qualifying for the FITTskills Diploma in International Trade. Anyone who has already earned their FITT Diploma through a recognized educational partner is exempt from writing the professional exam. The Professional Examination is a closed-book, 3-hour examination involving a case study and essay answer questions. There is no mark assigned, simply a pass or fail grade. The book provided is the FITTskills International Trade Management course textbook which will help prepare you for the exam.
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