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Grow your business/career with confidence with F**Tskills online international business training & certification (fittfortrade.com) The Forum for International Trade Training (F**T) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing international business training, resources and professional certification to individuals and businesses. We off
06/22/2026
Ready to take your business global but not sure your team is fully equipped to execute?
You may know that F**T offers training to address that.
But what you might not know, is that we set the original professional standards for international trade and pioneered its recognition as a profession.
Unlike general business courses, F**Tskills focuses exclusively on the real-world ex*****on of global trade, equipping your team with the practical competencies needed to manage risk, logistics, finance, and market entry with confidence.
Through the full 6-course program, your employees can earn the F**T Diploma, strengthening in-house expertise and building the capacity to successfully lead international trade initiatives.
So, if you’re serious about scaling internationally, why not build your trade capability with the standard-setter?
Get started with F**Tskills ➡️ https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0wmdNw0
A polished website. A convincing sales rep. The right paperwork. A deal that looks almost too good to pass up.😍 🚩🚩
That’s exactly how bad supplier partnerships can start.
In international trade, supplier fraud is not always obvious—and the fallout can go far beyond a missed shipment. Think seized cargo, surprise customs liabilities, stolen payments, brand damage, and legal costs that may be impossible to recover.
Fortunately, many of these risks can be spotted before money changes hands.
This article breaks down the red flags businesses often miss, and why due diligence may be your strongest protection when working with foreign suppliers.
Before your next supplier agreement, read this ➡️ https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0wjWS30
06/18/2026
International trade is stronger when more voices, perspectives, and leaders are part of the conversation. 🤝
F**T is excited to partner with OWIT Toronto to help more women and diverse professionals grow, lead, and thrive in international trade.
Together, we’ll be creating more opportunities for practical learning, knowledge sharing, networking, and collaborative programming, all designed to support the people helping Canadian businesses move across borders and into global markets.
For F**T members, CITPs, OWIT Toronto members, and the broader trade community, this partnership means more ways to connect, build skills, and be part of a strong, inclusive international trade network.
We’re looking forward to what’s ahead and to working with OWIT Toronto to champion the professionals shaping the future of global business. 🌎
Pictures were taken at OWIT Toronto's Summer Trade Social.
First photo: Susan Baka, OWIT Toronto Co-President, Lora Rigutto, CITP, F**T Partnerships & Community Lead, Cathy Williamson, OWIT Toronto Co-President, and Megane Visette, OWIT Toronto VP Partnerships
06/18/2026
Growth opportunities are everywhere. Resources aren't.
Before committing time, budget, and energy to a new international market, how do you know it's the right one?
🎙️Join Sean Emmond, CITP, Chief Representative – Indonesia at Export Development Canada, for a practical discussion on evaluating market fit, managing risk, and making smarter market entry decisions.
Using Indonesia as a case study, you'll gain a framework you can apply to any international market opportunity.
Register here➡️https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0v_z1W0
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06/17/2026
For global business professionals, market expansion is not something you can “figure out as you go”. 🤔
It depends on the quality of your expertise, the strength of your systems, and the value of the connections behind every decision.
Join F**T and Global Chamber for this high-value webinar bringing together two expert organizations in the international trade space to examine what it takes to expand globally with greater confidence, clarity, and control.
Featuring insights from Doug Bruhnke, Founder & CEO of Global Chamber, Kingsley Borello, CITP, Founder & CEO of TradeToWorld Marketplace, and F**T’s Lora Rigutto, CITP, this session will explore the common pitfalls experienced trade professionals and businesses still face when entering or scaling in global markets. And what to do instead.
📅 July 14, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM PT / 3:00 PM ET
Register here ➡️ https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0wdN7v0
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What does it take to build a career that crosses borders, industries, and disciplines?
For Emmanuel Ediale, CITP, the journey began with finance and logistics, but it quickly became something much bigger: a career shaped by global trade, strategic thinking, trusted relationships, and a drive to keep learning. 🎓🌱
From navigating cross-border business operations to earning his CITP®|FIBP® designation, Emmanuel’s story is a powerful reminder that international trade careers don’t follow just one path. They evolve through experience, curiosity, and the courage to keep expanding what’s possible.
Today, he’s applying that global business perspective in his role as Accounting Manager at Amsterdam Brewery – a Royal Unibrew Company, bringing together finance, trade knowledge, and strategic insight in a dynamic international environment.
Read Emmanuel’s CITP Spotlight to discover the lesson he wishes he had learned earlier, and how the CITP designation is helping shape what comes next.
Read Emmanuel’s story 👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0wbSlv0
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06/15/2026
And the winner is… 🎉
Thank you to everyone who explored F**Tskills Lite resources and entered our giveaway over the past two weeks. We loved seeing so much enthusiasm for building practical international business skills.
Congratulations to Chantelle Matthews, Timothy Ware, Nicole Tin, the lucky winners of a free F**Tskills course! 👏
Whether you’re just starting with insights through F**Tskills Lite or advancing your international expertise by progressing through the F**Tskills program, every new skill, knowledge development, and credential helps build the confidence and capability to succeed in global business.
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06/11/2026
Many exporters make the same costly mistake: they choose a market based on opportunity alone.
A large market, strong growth rates, or rising demand don't automatically mean a market is the right fit for your business.
Before committing time, budget, and resources to a new market, you need to understand the realities behind the opportunity - from local business conditions and regulatory requirements to logistics, partnerships, risk, and your organization's readiness to succeed.
Join Sean Emmond, CITP, Chief Representative – Indonesia at Export Development Canada, for a practical discussion on how to assess market fit before making a market entry decision.
Using Indonesia as a real-world case study, you'll learn a framework you can apply to any international market.
Register here➡️https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0v_CJW0
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