Pre-Approved Professional Development Unit Activities for CITPs

Professional Development Unit Activities Validated for CITPs

 

Professional Development Unit Activities for CITPs

Are you looking for activities to complete your PDU requirements?

The Professional Development Unit (PDU) Activities listing has been developed to support CITPs in sourcing activities to complete their PDU requirements.  

The activities listed below have been validated by FITT as acceptable activities to earn PDUs and have been organized to showcase PDU opportunities delivered by FITT and by external providers. Each activity has been assessed to confirm its alignment with the eligible activities listed in the CITP Candidate Handbook

CITP certificants are responsible for keeping track of their professional development activities to ensure they are meeting PDU requirements. At the end of each three-year certification cycle, CITPs will self-certify that they have completed the necessary PDUs. The self-certification is done through the Recertification Application by simply checking a box to confirm that the PDU requirements have been met. No evidence of completion is required. Our honour-based system reinforces our trust in the professionalism and dedication of CITPs to their ongoing growth and excellence in the field.

The listings are only provided as possible activities, and are updated and subject to change as determined by FITT. CITPs may still source and consider other activities that they feel meet the PDU requirements.

 

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Submission of PDU Activities to Promote to CITPs

Do you know of an activity that other CITPs might be interested in benefitting from?

Submit your suggestions to us at certification@fitt.ca for consideration!

If you are looking to submit a webinar, training event, seminar, online learning, or other activity for consideration, please include the following information:

  • Title of activity
  • Provider of activity
  • Description
  • Date and duration
  • Fee associated with this activity, if any
  • Supporting evidence/documentation to confirm details
  • Link to event/activity page, if available

The FITT Certification Team will review the details and will notify you of the decision. If the activity is validated as meeting PDU requirements, it will be added to the listings below.

For submission sent by presenters or providers of an activity which have been approved, FITT will notify you and provide the information you can use to promote the number of PDUs the activity is valued at.

Activities are posted once per week on Thursday. Submissions for FITT's review must be received by Monday at 15:00 ET to be featured within that same week.

All postings will remain on the listings page for six months after the activity has taken place.

 

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PDU Activities Delivered by FITT

 

Event / Activity

PD Activity Max. # of PDUs

Auditing of FITTskills 7th Edition Courses 

(Free for CITPs)

Auditing of FITTskills courses (applicable only to certificants who have not previously taken the courses)
Up to 17 PDUs - Feasibility of International
                             Trade
Up to 20 PDUs - International Market Entry
                             Strategies
Up to 22 PDUs - Global Value Chain
Up to 10 PDUs - Products & Services for a
                             Global Market
Up to 14 PDUs - International Trade Finance
Up to 14 PDUs - International Sales and
                             Marketing

Content Advisory Panel (CAP) Portfolio Review

Participation in formal FITT curriculum initiatives, including developing/ reviewing/validating content for courses, evaluating student assessments, providing subject matter expertise in student activities
1 PDU per portfolio submission
             with 1-2 courses
2 PDUs per portfolio submission 
             with 3-4 courses
3 PDUs per portfolio submission 
             with 5-6 courses

Content Advisory Panel (CAP) Program Evaluations Review

Participation in formal FITT curriculum initiatives, including developing/ reviewing/validating content for courses, evaluating student assessments, providing subject matter expertise in student activities

3 PDUs per program evaluation

Cross-Border Success Without the Mess

(Delivered in partnership with WPO)

Participation in workshops, seminars, webinars, and/or training events 1 PDU

FITT On-Demand Learning Courses

Special introductory pricing CA $125 (CITP Exclusive Pricing - CA$ 50)

Self-paced Online Learning
3 PDUs - Creating an Export Plan
4 PDUs - International Business Ethics and
                Compliance
3 PDUs - Preparing for In-Market International
                Sales
2 PDUs - Preparing for International Trade
                Shows
3 PDUs - Website Internationalization and
                Localization
FITTskills Project Marking Participation in formal FITT curriculum initiatives, including developing/ reviewing/validating content for courses, evaluating student assessments, providing subject matter expertise in student activities 0.5 PDU per project marking

Incoterms 2020 Course

(CITP Exclusive Pricing - CA$ 50)

Self-paced Online Learning

6 PDUs

Barcodes and Beyond: Getting your Products to Global Markets

(Delivered in partnership with GS1 Canada)

Participation in workshops, seminars, webinars, and/or training events 1 PDU

 

PDU Activities Delivered by External Providers

 

Event / Activity

Provider Date Fee PD Activity

Max. # of PDUs

Advanced Training Program for Trade Commissioners

TCS, Global Affairs Canada Ongoing   Trainees:
In-service training provided by employers including, but not limited to, lunch and learn sessions
18.5 PDUs
Facilitators:
Presentation/delivery of a course, workshop, seminar, webinar, training event, podcast and/or vodcast
49.5 PDUs*

Incoterms® 2020: The new rules of trade

Export Development Canada (EDC) 12 Feb 2024 Free Participation in workshops, seminars, webinars, and/or training events 1 PDU
Negotiating payment terms for optimal cash flow Export Development Canada (EDC) 22 Feb 2024 Free Participation in workshops, seminars, webinars, and/or training events 1 PDU
Accessing the United Kingdom (U.K.) Agri-Food Market Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) 22 Feb 2024 Free Participation in workshops, seminars, webinars, and/or training events 1.5 PDUs
Navigating the Future: 2024 Trends in International Trade Mondaq / Diaz Trade Law 12 March 2024 Free Self-paced online learning 1 PDU

Mastering Incoterms 2020 to succeed internationally

Export Development Canada (EDC) 21 March 2024 Free Participation in workshops, seminars, webinars, and/or training events 1 PDU
Unlocking Success in the US Value-Added Food Market Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) 21 March 2024 Free Participation in workshops, seminars, webinars, and/or training events 1 PDU
Creación de una Estrategia de Mercadotecnia de Exportación (only available in Spanish) ITC SME Trade Academy 25 March 2024 Free Self-paced online learning 4 PDUs

Diversify your global markets to hedge against risks

Export Development Canada (EDC) 18 April 2024 Free Participation in workshops, seminars, webinars, and/or training events 1 PDU
Setting Up an Export Marketing Strategy ITC SME Trade Academy

13 May 2024

Free Self-paced online learning 4 PDUs
Introduction to Blockchain for Trade ITC SME Trade Academy
20 May 2024
Free Self-paced online learning 4 PDUs
Export Finance and Payments ITC SME Trade Academy
20 May 2024
Free Self-paced online learning 12 PDUs
Considering Export Markets ITC SME Trade Academy
3 June 2024
Free Self-paced online learning 4 PDUs
Expanding Canadian Businesses: Strategies for Success in Europe and the Middle East Halton Region 5 June 2024 Free Participation in workshops, seminars, webinars, and/or training events 1.5 PDUs
2024 Global Economic Outlook with Stuart Bergman Export Development Canada (EDC) 25 June 2024 Free Participation in workshops, seminars, webinars, and/or training events 1 PDU
Internationalization of Digital Businesses ITC SME Trade Academy 1 July 2024 Free Self-paced online learning 4 PDUs
How to Analyse Trade Flows ITC SME Trade Academy

8 July 2024

Free Self-paced online learning 4 PDUs
Breaking borders: Unlocking Indo-Pacific markets Export Development Canada (EDC) 18 July 2024 Free Participation in workshops, seminars, webinars, and/or training events 1 PDU
Introduction to International Transport and Logistics ITC SME Trade Academy 22 July, 2024 Free Self-paced online learning 4 PDUs
Land and Expand: Marketing Strategies in Foreign Markets Export Development Canada (EDC) 15 August, 2024 Free Participation in workshops, seminars, webinars, and/or training events 1 PDU
Helping SMEs Generate Export Business ITC SME Trade Academy 26 August, 2024 Free Self-paced online learning 4 PDUs
New Exporters to Border States (NEBS) Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade

4 September, 2024

Free Participation in workshops, seminars, webinars, and/or training events 3 PDUs
Non-Tariff Barriers to Trade International Trade Council 5 September, 2024 Free Participation in workshops, seminars, webinars, and/or training events 1 PDU
A Guide to Canadian Business Expansion to the U.S. Halton Region 10 October, 2024 Free Participation in workshops, seminars, webinars, and/or training events 1 PDU