Program Overview
The IBTM with FITT skills diploma program provides FITT skills Courses form the educational backbone for achieving the globally recognized Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) designation. By completing FITT skills courses, you earn the FITT Diploma, which is a key step toward CITP certification. The CITP credential validates your international trade expertise and opens doors to global opportunities.
Program Highlights
- Students will get Could Nine College IBTMD Diploma (when every courses are finished), FITT Certificate (when the first 3 FITT courses are finished), and FITT Diploma (when all 6 FITT courses are finished)
- Led by industry professionals who work in International trade, business, investment and product management, students will benefit from entrepreneurial perspectives and be ‘job-ready’ upon completion.
- Fosters understanding and hands-on application of business theories and strategies necessary to function within a global economy.
- Develops cross-cultural interpersonal, communication, and managerial skills.
- Potential for additional international business credentials: Qualified graduates may apply for the Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) designation through the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT).
Co-Op Work Experience
Completion of the paid Co-Op work experience, a vital component of the of the IBTMD program, is required for graduation. The CNC Co-Op Coordinator will work with students to find suitable work opportunities in their respective fields where students will gain valuable on-the-job experience, develop their new skills and become more employable upon graduation.
The program culminates with a capstone project that consolidates academic and applied learning and gives the opportunity for the students to demonstrate their learning gained during the program.
Why Choose Cloud Nine College?
Cloud Nine College has partnered with the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) to offer the FITT skills program, becoming one of 12 certified institutions in British Columbia. FITT is Canada’s most trusted certification authority for international business training, offering the Certified International Trade Professional (CITP®|FIBP®) designation, recognized as the global standard of excellence for trade professionals. Through this program, students gain practical experience and a clear pathway to the CITP certification, preparing them for careers in global logistics, trade, and business development.
CITP Certification Process
To obtain the CITP designation, follow these steps:
- Complete FITT skills courses and earn the FITT Diploma.
- Gain 3+ years of international business experience.
- Pass the CITP exam.
Career Occupation
Career occupation for which the program is intended to prepare students:
NOC CODE | Job Title |
|---|---|
1225 | Purchasing Agents and Officers |
1315 | Customs, Shipping and other Brokers |
1523 | Production Logistics Coordinators |
4163 | Business Development Officer, Marketing Researcher & Consultant |
0124 | Sales and Marketing Manager |
0601 | Corporate Sales Manager |
0621 | Sales and Account Representative |
0601 | Corporate Sales Manager |
6411 | Other customer and information services |
NOC Code | Job Title |
1225 | Purchasing Agents and Officers |
1315 | Customs, Shipping and other Brokers |
1523 | Production Logistics Coordinators |
Program Duration
1694 total hours = 854 instructional hours + 840 Co-Op hours
93 weeks = 82 weeks instruction and 11 weeks of break
Admission Requirements
Grade 12 (equivalent) / GED / Mature Student Status*
*Mature students are people who have been out of full-time formal education for at least 4 years and can demonstrate needed academic potential through a range of achievements and life experiences beyond academics.
English Language Requirements
- Evidence that 3 years of full-time secondary (Grade 8-12) or post-secondary education has been completed in the the program’s language of instruction in a country where the program’s language of instruction is one of the principal languages. (Language courses cannot be included in this calculation), OR
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Minimum overall score of 5.5, OR
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) IBT: Overall score of 46, OR
- Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test (CLB PT): Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, and Writing 5, OR
- Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP): Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, and Writing 5, OR
- Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Overall score of 40.
Program Start Dates
February 5, 2024
April 22, 2024
July 8, 2024
September 23, 2024
December 9, 2024
January, 2025
Program Outline
International Business and Trade Management Co-op Diploma (93 weeks)
| Code/No. | Title of Course/Work Experience Component | No. of Hours |
| Term 1 (10 Weeks) | ||
| BUS 130 | Management and Organizational Behavior | 70 |
| COM 101 | Inter-personal Communication in an Inter-cultural Business Context | 70 |
| COM 110 | Professional Business Communication | 70 |
| BUS 190 | The Canadian Job Search Skills and Strategies I | 35 |
| Break (1 Week) | ||
| Term 2 (10 Weeks) | ||
| MRK 140 | Canadian and International Marketing Strategies | 70 |
| SCM 161 | Global Supply Chain Management | 70 |
| BUS 120 | Accounting and International Finance | 70 |
| BUS 191 | The Canadian Job Search Skills and Strategies II | 35 |
| Break (1 Week) | ||
| Term 3 (10 Weeks) | ||
| IBM 141 | Dynamics of International Trade | 70 |
| HAR 170 | Human Resource Skills for Effective Team Leadership | 70 |
| IBM 151 | International Business Strategies, Agreements and Law | 70 |
| Break (1 Week) | ||
| Term 4 (10 Weeks) | ||
| MGT 160 | Business Analytics Using Excel | 70 |
| MGT 150 | Foundations of Project Management | 70 |
| Break (1 Week) | ||
| Term 5 (40 Weeks) | ||
| IBM 196 | Coop Placement | 840 |
| Break (4 Weeks) | ||
| Term 6 (2 Weeks) | ||
| BUS 198 | Capstone Course | 14 |
Course Pricing
For International and Domestic
