Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes, but this requirement is only applicable to applicants applying through Pathway 5 - CITP Exam. If you apply through Pathway 5, and your CITP application is approved, you will receive a confirmation email from FITT advising you that you have been approved to write the CITP Professional Exam and the deadline by which you must write the examination. Approved candidates will write their examination via live remote proctoring. Passing the CITP Professional Examination is required to achieve the CITP designation for applicants who have applied through Pathway 5. For more information on how to apply for and earn the designation, please visit the CITP Certification Process page.

*The Forum of International Trade Training (FITT) does not endorse nor work with any organization which claims to offer test preparation services for the CITP (Certified International Trade Professional) Professional Exam. Any test preparation organization displaying information about FITT or the CITP Professional Exam has not been reviewed, verified, or authorized by FITT.

Yes! Prior experience is recognized through various pathways available:

Pathway 1 - FITT Diploma Holders: You can earn course credits by passing FITTskills Challenge Exams. This can be a great option if you have 3+ years of work experience in international trade and are well-versed in the topics covered in the course. Learn more about the FITTskills Challenge Exams guidelines here.
Pathway 2 – IB Educational Credential Holders: Your prior experience is assessed via a portfolio submission. Applicants that do not have sufficient experience related to one or more of the 15 CITP competency categories will have an opportunity to address those gaps either via completion of relevant FITTskills course(s) and/or Challenge Exam(s) OR by resubmitting a portfolio once they’ve gained further professional experience or other relevant educational experience.
Pathway 3 – Specialized Credential Holders: Depending on status of specialized credential earned, applicants may need to have additional prior experience assessed via a portfolio submission. Applicants that do not have sufficient experience related to one or more of the 15 CITP competency categories will have an opportunity to address those gaps either via completion of relevant FITTskills course(s) and/or Challenge Exam(s) OR by resubmitting a portfolio once they’ve gained further professional experience or other relevant educational experience.

Highly experienced international business professionals with a minimum of 10 years of full-time work experience related to all the 15 CITP competency categories in executive level roles can apply directly for the designation through Pathway 4 (Experienced Executives) without having to take any courses.

Additionally, professionals with a minimum of 5 years of full-time experience related to one or more of the 15 CITP competency categories can apply directly for the designation through Pathway 5 (CITP Exam) without having to take any courses, though these individuals will need to successfully pass the CITP Exam to earn the designation. Applicants will not be permitted to take the exam if they do not meet the eligibility requirements.

For more information on how to apply for and earn the designation, please visit the CITP Certification Process page.

Visit the Professional Experience Requirements page for more details on what counts as international trade work experience, and view some examples. If that doesn’t answer your question, please send an email to certification@fitt.ca.

The CITP®|FIBP® certification application fee is CAD $570 plus applicable taxes.

Additional costs for Pathway 5 (CITP Exam) applicants: There also costs associated for CITP Professional Exam rewriting/retesting if you fail the exam and wish to rewrite it, and costs associated for rescheduling/deferring the exam.

All certification fees are not refundable. For a complete list of certification fees, refer to the CITP Certification Fee Schedule.

Once you have submitted your CITP®|FIBP® application, you will receive an email stating your application has been received within 3 business days. The process to review and finalize your application can take several weeks, and may be affected by the volume of applications, time needed to speak with your references if more information is required or other factors. You will next be contacted when the review of your application has been completed and its status can be finalized. Please do not be concerned if you have submitted your application and have not received any updates in the weeks since the initial confirmation – this timeline is within normal guidelines and does not reflect negatively on the status of your application in any way.

If your application is approved:

Pathways 1-4:

You will receive a confirmation email from FITT notifying you that you have achieved the CITP designation. Additionally, you will be mailed a non-transferable certificate within sixty working days after receiving the confirmation email.

Pathway 5:

You will receive a confirmation email from FITT advising you that you have been approved to write the CITP Professional Exam and the deadline by which you must write the examination. The examination deadline will be 60-days from receipt of confirmation email authorizing access to the examination.

You will not be permitted to take the exam if you do not meet the eligibility requirements.

To achieve the CITP designation through this pathway, applicants must successful complete the CITP Professional Exam.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ 2

Is there a CITP®|FIBP® exam?

Does my prior education and experience count toward earning my CITP®|FIBP® designation?

How do I determine whether my previous work experience counts towards the experience requirement for the CITP®|FIBP®?

How much does it cost to become a CITP®|FIBP®?

How long does it take once I’ve submitted my CITP®|FIBP® application to learn the status of my application?