International Business Resources
We’ve made a selection of our international business resources available to you to help you get the information you need to compete in global markets.
- International Trade Human Resources Sector Study: Pre-Assessment
- CITP Competency Profile
- FITTskills Textbooks
- Guide to Importing
- FITT Glossary
- Outreach Kits
International Trade Human Resources Sector Study: Pre-Assessment
Human Resources: A Vital Driver of Canadian International Trade Capacity and Capability
With the support of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC), we performed a pre-assessment of the current human resource challenges facing Canadian businesses engaged in international trade. The purpose of this pre-assessment was to determine if there was a need to undertake a comprehensive human resource study of international trade, as well as to:
- define the international sector,
- define the labour force engaged in international trade,
- identify the trends that are impacting international trade, and
- determine gaps in human resource-related knowledge and determine the scope of future research needs.
This pre-assessment was the first of its kind in Canada—and as far as we know in the world—and we’ve since begun our full Sector Study.
Access the findings from the pre-assessment now, and pre-register to receive the full Sector Study report scheduled for release at the end of March, 2013.
Download the Executive Summary
Download the Full Report
Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) Competency Profile
The Certified International Trade Competency Profile reflects the skills and knowledge individuals need to obtain the CITP designation. This profile was developed by international business practitioners representing all regions of Canada. It incorporates the wide variety of specialized knowledge and skills CITPs use in the many different roles and functions they assume within companies around the world.
For Business: Use the CITP Competency Profile to save time and money when you’re developing career planning options and job descriptions. You can also use the Profile when you’re interviewing prospective employees, evaluating your workplace training programs, or conducting performance reviews.
For Individuals: Use the CITP competencies to compare your level of international business skills and knowledge with that of top global trade professionals around the world. This enables you to ensure you have the range of competencies businesses want and need to compete internationally.
Download the Full Booklet (PDF)
Download the Overview Brochure (PDF)
We sell over 2,600 FITTskills textbooks each year on international trade topics such as Global Business Environment, Global Supply Chain Management and Legal Aspects of International Trade. Our series of international business textbooks provides you with the world’s most up-to-date industry-validated global trade information available. And each textbook was developed by international trade subject-matter-experts to help you develop our Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) competencies. This means by purchasing our textbooks you’ll have direct access to the information and resources you need to compete internationally.
Visit our Textbooks & eBooks page for a complete listing of our FITTskills textbooks and to find out how you can purchase our books in either paper-based or eBook format.
Guide to Importing
This step-by-step guide to importing will walk you through the process of importing goods and raw materials, from creating a plan and selecting a foreign supplier, to forming logistics partnerships and drafting sound customs-documentation.
This publication was made possible by the cooperative efforts of I.E.Canada’s members and partners who dedicated their time and expertise to develop this introductory guide for importers. In particular, FITT wishes to recognize the contributions of: The Business Link Business Service Centre
This is a guide to help you learn and understand the various terms and phrases used in international trade. It includes acronyms, Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) competencies, Incoterms, a range of international trade terms and references, and much more!
This glossary is not meant to offer professional advice in any area, as the usage of the terms defined may change over time and in different situations. FITT has made every reasonable attempt to provide accurate information. This glossary may contain errors or omissions for which FITT disclaims any liability for the interpretation or use of any of the terms.
FITT Outreach Kits
The outreach kits are designed to offer our new FITT community members all of the details they need to get to know us. Each kit contains a range of information on our programs, services and membership benefits. For more information, please contact us directly at info@fitt.ca.
Generic FITT Outreach Kit
Business Outreach Kit
Educational Partner Outreach Kit
