Certified International Trade Professional

Last week I was invited to attend the 14th Annual FITT Conference and Awards Ceremony to receive my Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) designation among members of the Canadian trade community.

The Forum for International Trade Training (www.FITT.ca) is a non-profit organization that helps build international business capacity by providing the highest level of excellence to assist individuals develop skills and knowledge in the challenging space of international business.

I want to congratulate the folks I had the chance to share the stage with – I had the opportunity to chat with most of the other CITP recipients in attendance and was blown-away by the passion and appreciation they shared for global business. No words for the ambience and energy in the room. Honored to be a part of this group.

Also in attendance were, Canadian exporters from all industries, and industry experts, including Stephen Poloz, CITP and President of Export Development Canada and Peter McGovern, Canada’s Chief Trade Commissioner from DFAIT, who was given an Honorary CITP in recognition for his contributions to the Canadian trade economy.

For those considering the CITP Designation, I have written about the FITT program in the past, I would recommend it. Like any post-secondary educational program, it is demanding, but a worthy investment.
Upon completion of the program, I was equipped with a thorough understanding of how international business “works” and the success factors when considering foreign expansion. The program takes a hands-on approach, yet very comprehensive. If you’re considering taking the program and have questions, drop me a line.

I also want to take a moment to formally thank everyone for the nice messages of congratulations – it made the achievement that much more special.

: From left to right: Bruno Morin – Chairperson, FITT Board of Directors; Caroline Topkins, President, FITT; Esha Abrol; Peter McGovern, Canada’s Chief Trade Commissioner, DFAIT

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Jamie Schroeder, Photographer
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Cheers,

Esha

The world is becoming a smaller place. Not only are large corporations exporting, but also SME’s. A lot of them. These businesses are involved in many aspects of international trade, including: outsourcing, global supply chains, international subsidiaries, etc.

If you’re a domestic business: How do you know when it’s time to expand to a foreign market? What expertise are required? What types of risk mitigation tools are available?

The Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) Designation through The Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) provides the ins and outs of international trade. The program allows individuals and businesses to fully comprehend all aspects of trade.

Learning topics include:

International Marketing, International Trade Logistics (Supply Chain), International Finance, International Law, International Distribution, International Research, Cultures, Geo-politics

I received my international trade training at Algonquin College (through the Business Administration, International Business major). I would highly recommend the program to all considering global expansion or joining a global business.

I will be posting excerpts from projects I worked on, covering various areas of international trade including an International Marketing Plan, a SWOT Analysis, and more. Stay tuned, please.

Check out the FITT website for additional info: www.fitt.ca

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