From identifying new markets to defining winning entry strategies, trade specialists from the public and private sectors can help clients build a sound export plan and offer trade advice and consultation.

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No matter if clients plan to sell on their own website, on marketplaces, to businesses or consumers, specialists in eCommerce can assist clients in areas ranging from eCommerce consulting to fraud prevention.

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Making the sale is only half the battle. Without the proper warehousing partners, the most knowledgeable freight forwarder, the most thorough customs broker, and the most reliable shipping partners, you can’t succeed. Meet all these experts here.

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It is salient for clients looking to expand into new markets that they communicate in an effective manner throughout all markets they wish to be part of. From translation services to translation tools, you assist clients with their localization needs.

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Without the right financing partners and the safety offered by proper insurance, exporting can be a risky adventure. Assist clients with your financing and insurance services and resources.

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From exporting basics to advanced topics, these professionals, service providers and training resources will help clients become a master of global trade.

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From tax compliance to intellectual property protection, the experts within this category can help clients understand and navigate all the paperwork that comes with exporting.

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Reaching new audiences can be an exciting and lucrative adventure when done right. Clients can get in touch with professionals who will help them create winning marketing strategies and campaigns in new markets around the world.

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The Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing international business training, resources and professional certification to individuals and businesses. We are the world's leading export-import training and certification expert.

We offer the only international business training programs and related professional designation (CITP®|FIBP®) endorsed by the World Trade Centers Association and the Canadian government. And our international business training solutions have become the standard of excellence for global trade professionals around the world.

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<h1>The FITT Difference</h1>

More than a training organization, FITT is your source for international business expertise.&nbsp;Since 1992, FITT has been developing competency standards in international trade which have been defined by business, for business. More than an organization that provides international trade training and resources, FITT is first and foremost a competency standards development organization working on building competence in international trade, and formalizing the profession of international trade practitioners.&nbsp; A certifying and accreditation body for international trade practitioners and educational programs.

FITT is the recognized national and world leader in:

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	<li>Defining competency standards for international trade practitioners.</li>
	<li>Developing and maintaining a certification system for international trade practitioners.</li>
	<li>Developing and maintaining an accreditation system for post-secondary educational/training programs in international business.</li>
	<li>Developing, delivering and promoting international trade competency-based training and other enabling knowledge, skill and ability-building products and services.</li>
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If you are looking to enhance your competence in international trade you can be assured that FITT is:

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	<li>Your resource and forerunner in defining international trade knowledge, trends and practices.</li>
	<li>Leading the evolution of the international trade profession and maturity of its practice.</li>
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Participating in FITTskills training will provide you with a network of international trade expertise and resources to help develop your competence, making work easier and lending credibility to your professional status.

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The Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing international business training, resources and professional certification to individuals and businesses. We offer the only international business tra

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