Brighton College has partnered with the most respectful institutions of International Trade and Freight Forwarding in Canada (FITT), creating an exciting and knowledgeable course structure. FITT’s educational credential, the FITT Diploma in international Trade, is earned upon successful completion of the FITT-accredited program and required FITT skillls assessments and meets the educational requirement for the Certified International Trade Professional designation (C.I.T.P.). Responsive to standards and demands of the industry for training in this field, Brighton College has become a platinum accredited partner with FITT (Forum for International Trade Training).
Certificate
16 Weeks
No practicum
The 16-week International Trade Certificate program offers 6 FITTskills modules all required to take the online exams for the Forum for International Trade Diploma. The exams for FITT are administered through outside agencies. There are additional costs for each exam, payable to the Authorized Testing Center. Completion of those outside examinations is not required for college program graduation. Completion of these online exams provides the student with the initial education and certificates required to pursue designation as a Certified International Trade Professional (C.I.T.P.)
The International Trade Program is accredited by:
Students will receive the following certifications upon successful completion of program and required exams:
Upon completion of this program the student will have the ability to:
The Global Value Chain course examines aspects of the primary activities of Distribution and Inventory Management, and the supporting activities of Document Management and Procurement, which are integral to international trade logistics. Doing business in/with foreign markets requires consideration of different regulatory, financial, geographical, and cultural and consumer requirements.
Duration: 40 hours, 2 weeks.
Prerequisite: none.
Currency exchange fluctuations, political instability, and force de majeure events, are integral considerations to international financial management. This course examines how organizations can manage their finances and mitigate financial risk by selecting appropriate transaction methods and tools for their international trade activities. Learners will consider negotiation terms, non-payment dispute resolution and cash flow management.
Duration: 40 hours, 2 weeks.
Prerequisite: none.
The International Market Entry Strategies course examines individuals in organizations need to know and do to ensure the success of new international ventures. International trade practitioners must research entry options, and then select the most effective entry strategies and strategic partnerships for their needs. The organization of the selected market entry strategies will require management of both direct and indirect exports. It may also require development and management of business arrangements such as foreign mergers or acquisitions, or foreign franchising or licensing.
Duration: 60 hours, 3 weeks.
Prerequisite: none.
The course Feasibility of International Trade examines the critical steps and decisions needed to determine the feasibility of potential international trade initiatives. Market research, analysis of organizational readiness, cost analysis, and risk analysis are all required in order to decide if a concept fits with a company’s strategic direction and improves the bottom line of an organization. Risk analysis then leads to the development of strategies to mitigate identified risks.
Duration: 60 hours, 3 weeks.
Prerequisite: none.
Marketing is key in ensuring an organization’s product or service is seen to fit the needs and interests of an international target market. While marketing can create the demand, an effective sales strategy is essential to profit from this demand. This course details considerations an organization must make when promoting and selling products and or services beyond its domestic borders.
Duration: 60 hours, 3 weeks.
Prerequisite: none.
The course Development of Product and Services for a Global Market addresses the necessity that products and services sold or traded internationally may require modification. This course addresses differences in regulatory, legal, cultural and consumer/client requirements that might in the need to conform to these requirements by adapting products and services.
Duration: 60 hours, 3 weeks.
Prerequisite: none.
*Under no circumstances can these Admission Requirements be waived by the student or the institution.
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