CITP® | FIBP® Application

Important: Do NOT apply for the CITP through Pathway 3 – Specialized Credential Holders. There are currently no specialized credentials pre-approved by FITT. FITT will update its website as credentials are approved. At this time, you should only use this form to apply for the CITP through Pathway 1 – FITT Diploma Holders or Pathway 2 - International Business Educational Credential Holders.

Are you eligible to apply?

• Have you achieved the FITT Diploma in International Trade OR completed a minimum 2-year post-secondary or 1-year post-graduate international business program OR achieved a specialized credential pre-approved by FITT?
• Do you have at least three years of full-time work experience in a role that is primarily focused on international trade and is related to one or more of the 15 CITP competency categories?
• Can you commit to the CITP standards of ethical conduct?

Ready to apply? Here’s what you'll need:

• Required by all candidates
  
  • Cover letter summarizing your international trade experience.
  • Detailed resume (CV) providing dates of employment (month and year), company name, job title and listing of your key responsibilities related to international trade activities.
  • You'll need to provide letters of reference from two individuals who can attest that the international trade experience information provided in your cover letter and detailed resume (CV) is correct. The reference letters must address our standard questions. You'll need to provide contact details for your two references.
  • Application Fees: To submit your application, you will need to provide a payment of $570 CAD, plus applicable taxes. Application fees are non-refundable.
• Required by pathway 2 candidates (international business educational credential holders)
  
  • If you have completed a minimum 2-year post-secondary international business program OR 1-year post-graduate international business program that covers one or more of the 15 CITP competency categories: 1) Evidence confirming you have achieved the credential; and, 2) Portfolio submission based on your past work experience and education aligned with all 15 CITP competency categories.
• Required by pathway 3 candidates (specialized credential holders)
  
  • If you have achieved a specialized educational credential pre-approved by FITT as meeting all 15 CITP competency categories: Evidence confirming you have achieved the credential.
  • If you have achieved a specialized educational credential pre-approved by FITT as meeting less than 15 CITP competency categories: 1) Evidence confirming you have achieved the credential; and, 2) Portfolio submission based on your past work experience and, if relevant, other education aligned with the CITP competency categories that are not covered in the pre-approved specialized credential program.
  • If you have achieved a specialized certification pre-approved by FITT as meeting all 15 CITP competency categories: Evidence confirming you have achieved the certification and confirming that it is in good standing at time of application.
  • If you have achieved a specialized certification pre-approved by FITT as meeting less than 15 CITP competency categories: 1) Evidence confirming you have achieved the certification and confirming that it is in good standing at time of application; and, 2) Portfolio submission based on your past work experience and, if relevant, other education aligned with the CITP competency categories that are not covered in the pre-approved specialized credential program.

Note: We encourage you to carefully review the CITP Candidate Handbook for complete details. If you have any questions, please contact certification@fitt.ca.