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CITP Certified
International Trade Professional

The Certified International Trade Professional CITP®|FIBP® designation is the world’s most recognized professional designation for when you’re ready to take on the world.

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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.

A prestigious industry-backed designation

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

Break into international business and differentiate yourself amongst the competition, or transition back into the working world.

Designed by business for business for you

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

Step 1 Meet all CITP pathway requirements Next Step 2 Submit your application Next Learn more

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.

In global business it pays to be trade-ready

Spanning 62 countries, our CITPs form a truly connected network of global professionals with extensive reach.

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Success stories

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Take on the world with the most recognized professional designation for international trade.

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Already CITP certified?

Review guidelines to maintain your designation in good standing

Success Stories

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.

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.

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.

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