Earning my CITP was one of my proudest and most rewarding career accomplishments. I already had a Doctorate degree in International Business, but I was lacking a professional certification – the CITP was the missing feather on my hat!
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CITP
A prestigious, industry-backed designation
The CITP proves a thorough grasp of international trade processes, a commitment to global trade, and a dedication to ethical business practices and ongoing professional development. This gives your clients, employers, and colleagues added confidence in your global skills and knowledge.
Designed for all global trade practitioners
New to international business
Break into international business and differentiate yourself amongst the competition, or transition back into the working world.
Working in global business
If you’re working in finance, logistics or other international trade-related positions, this designation showcases your skills, garners instant credibility, and helps you be seen as a leader in your field.
Business owners
Investing in your employees improves your business culture and bottom line. Expand in international markets with CITP-designated staff and partners to improve your ability to identify opportunities, avoid costly errors and mitigate risks.
Experienced executives
As a leader in your field, your expertise is an asset as you earn the designation. It will give instant confidence to your current and future clients and cement your position in your network.
Designed by business for business, for you
The CITP certification is designed in collaboration with carefully chosen panels of international trade experts and validated standards for those working anywhere in the world and in any aspect of global business.
Competency standards
Meet a set of rigorous standards that make up the CITP competency framework, created to cover the crucial skills and knowledge required to succeed as a trade professional.
Global reach
Equip yourself with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate and excel in global markets.
Professional community
Build your network by joining this growing community of skilled and knowledgeable international trade professionals.
How to get CITP certified
Why are CITPs in demand?
A CITP has proven they have the skills and knowledge necessary to be a high performer in international trade.
The designation stands as a symbol of both competency and credibility for global business professionals. CITPs have met this thorough set of standards, based on real-world applications and validated regularly by industry experts. They come pre-vetted.
Through this significant level of skills and knowledge, CITPs help avoid the all-too-common pitfalls of a complex industry to find success in global markets.
I did a fair amount of research into what clients were looking for before starting my own company and consistently the #1 priority was reputation. It’s extremely important regardless of where you’re doing work around the world to uphold the standards upheld by the CITP designation. It shows you have the systems in place to ensure that your work is always of quality and dependable.
The CITP is the world’s most credible and recognized designation in international trade, and it helps me to add value in my services to my customers. I am thrilled to be a CITP, because, after 15 years of hard work, my expertise is now validated by the most credible international trade entity in the world.
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Spanning 62 countries, our CITPs form a truly connected network of global professionals with extensive reach.
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Success stories
Leah Sanford, CITP
Principal & Co-Owner, Kelford Inc.
Leah Sanford has a long-time passion for marketing. She enjoyed her corporate marketing role before taking the leap into entrepreneurship. She now helps other entrepreneurs take their brands global.
Tulio Conejeros, CITP
President, TBST Global Inc.
Exploring his roots led Tulio Conejeros to a future in international business. At the age of 20, Tulio sought to return to Chile, the country of his birth, to connect with family and explore the culture. His visit included a tour through several South American countries, and he was intrigued by the varied cultures he experienced on that journey.
Julien Rosan, CITP
Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada
Born and raised in Paris, Julien Rosan had two passions while growing up - traveling and playing Monopoly - both inseparably linked to the intriguing world of international trade. Little did he know then that his fascinations would soon transform into an exciting career that would take him across the world.
