International trade is vital to the economic and
social development of Canadian society and the enhancement of its quality of life. The identification and successful pursuit
of opportunity — wherever located — depends upon commitment, vision and, crucially, the skills and knowledge to
realize it. FITT - Canada’s centre for international trade training and certification - is a national, not-for-profit,
professional organization, founded in 1992 by industry and government to develop international trade training programs and
services, establish country-wide standards and certification, and generally ensure continuing professional development in
the practice of international trade.
FITT is the only organization in Canada to accredit
a professional designation to international trade practitioners, the C.I.T.P. (Certified International Trade Professional).
FITT Skills Information
Contents
What is FIIT Skills?
Whom is the FIIT Skills program for?
Is the FITTskills curriculum internationally recognized?
Are certificates
and/or diplomas issued for the courses?
How will I benefit by undergoing the FIIT Skills program?
What is the Classroom Environment like?
What is the Program Duration?
What are the courses in the FIIT skills program?
Tell me more about the courses:
· Global Entrepreneurship
· International Marketing
· International Trade Finance
· International Trade Logistics
· International Market Entry and Distribution
· International Trade Research
· Legal Aspects of International Trade
· International Trade Management
How
do I apply for the program?
· Application Procedure
· Admission Requirements
· Application Forms
· Fees & Fee Schedule
· Payment Instructions
About:
· BCISIT
· ESL International Training Centre
· FITT
· IATTO
· Team Canada Inc.
Contact
Information:
What is FITTskills?
FITTskills consists of eight courses that can be taken as a series or individually. FITTskills focuses on the practical
aspects of international business, including logistics, trade finance, nation-by-nation marketing opportunities, market entry
strategies and sound international management techniques. It's an essential tool kit based on everyday, real-life examples
of what works and what doesn’t in international trade.
Whom is the FITT Skills program for?
The FITT Skills Diploma program is for participants who have some personal frame of reference and / or career experience
related to international trade. Courses are designed to enhance the knowledge of experience participants as well as to provide
a basis for practice for newer practitioners. It will be of particular interest to those who are:
· Employees of corporations involved in global markets.
· Individuals committed to exploring global opportunities.
· Business & operations professional whose firm is venturing into the global economy.
Is the FITTskills curriculum internationally recognized?
All FITTskills courses meet the international standards of international business and
trade training as prescribed by the International Association of Trade Training Organizations (IATTO).
Are certificates and/or diplomas issued for the courses?
Successful completion of any four FITTskills courses provides participants with a FITT Certificate,
accredited by IATTO. Successful completion of all eight of the FITTskills courses provide participants with a FITT Diploma, accredited by IATTO, and satisfies the educational requirements for the C.I.T.P. (Certified International Trade Professional) designation.
How will I benefit by undergoing the FIIT Skills program?
Developed in concert
with government and private industry, the eight-course FIIT Skills program meets the needs of those who are new to exporting
and importing and those who simply want to expand their expertise and gain valuable educational credits.
Whether you need to
expand your knowledge of the global economy, increase your understanding of trade financing, or learn new ways of gathering
key intelligence about foreign markets, FITT Skills can assist you. FIIT Skills will show you how to:
· Perform
Import / Export readiness diagnostics.
· Develop
and implement market entry & distribution plans.
· Perform
corporate strategic needs assessments.
· Undertake
effective international trade research.
· Analyze
the various types of international trade agreements.
· Make
costing, pricing, promotion and distribution policies.
· Develop
and implement effective international marketing plans.
· Choose
the right course of action for financing international deals and create an effective budget for your firm’s international
activities.
· Analyze
potential buyers / suppliers.
· Formulate
cost-effective strategies for the movement of goods and services across international borders.
What is the Classroom Environment like?
The typical FIIT Skills classroom environment provides participants with the
opportunity to network and interact with a wide variety of individuals, many of whom have worked or lived overseas. Their
vast experience and wealth of knowledge when combined with the practical background and expertise of the instructors enriches
the learning experience and provides a high level of understanding of the complexities of international trade.
What is the Program Duration?
What are the individual courses?
Global
Entrepreneurship
International Marketing
International Trade Finance
International Trade Logistics
International
Market Entry and Distribution
International Trade Research
Legal Aspects of International Trade
International Trade
Management
