We've worked hard over the years to achieve significant milestones that have helped us further our mission to develop the most up-to-date, industry-validated export-import training programs and certifications.
About Us
Six Qualities We Value Most
The six qualities we value most inspire our activities, guide the direction of our organization and galvanize us to create products and services that enable professionals to become global business experts.
This booklet illustrates the six principal characteristics that animate the people of FITT, encapsulate the spirit of our organization and bond us with global business professionals in all industries and all regions of Canada and beyond.
Board of Directors
Thank you to the FITT Board of Directors for your continued support, feedback and leadership.
Partnerships
The ongoing participation of the following organizations helps to support our mission to develop and provide the most up-to-date industry-validated international trade training programs and professional credentials.
Together, we work to prepare businesses and individuals to compete in world markets by equipping them with the resources and support they need to succeed.
The FITT Difference
More than a training organization, FITT is your source for international business expertise. This section of our website has been designed to help you determine whether The FITT Difference can help you build your international trade competence.
Our Story
The Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing international business training, resources and professional certification to individuals and businesses.
We offer the only international business training programs and related professional designation (CITP®|FIBP®) endorsed by the Canadian government. And our international business training solutions have become the standard of excellence for global trade professionals across Canada and around the world.
Environment, Social and Governance Policy
FITT has committed to conducting our business in a manner that contributes positively to society and the environment. Our ESG policies reflect that dedication to environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and strong organizational governance.
About us
About us
FITT is a professional organization focused on training and certification for global business.
All FITT programs and credentials — including your path to earning the
Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) designation — are created by industry experts
using the most exacting standards for international trade practitioners in the world.
Our focus is global business
Our mission is to build the proficiency—knowledge, skills and abilities—of people, businesses and organizations to access global markets, reduce and manage the risks of integrative trade, and enable profitable competition.
Environment, social and governance policy
FITT has committed to conducting our business in a manner that contributes positively to society and the environment. Our ESG policies reflect that dedication to environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and strong organizational governance.
Read moreYour source for international business expertise
Since 1992, FITT has been developing competency standards in international trade which have been defined by business, for business. We’re more than an organization that provides international trade training and certification. FITT is first and foremost a competency standards development organization working on building competence in international trade, and formalizing the profession of international trade practitioners.
Our commitment is reflected in recognizing international trade as a professional practice. This dedication is exemplified by being the first not-for-profit organization in the world to offer a specialized professional designation for international trade practitioners, the Certified International Trade Professional (CITP®|FIBP®) designation.
More of FITT's storyOur core values
We are relentless in the pursuit of excellence.
We live a global mindset.
We are always learning.
We forge mutually beneficial relationships.
Our impact
We empower professionals around the world by setting the standard
for international trade training and certification.
16,500+
FITT credentials awarded
97,000+
FITT courses completed
127
Countries
Our leadership team
Relentless in the pursuit of excellence, the FITT Board of Directors advance the international trade profession with a global mindset and mutually beneficial relationships.
FITT Board of Directors
