Canada’s newest CITP receives professional designation

Ottawa, ON – Ms. Berni Wood has just been awarded the Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) designation, by FITT, the world’s leading international trade training and professional certification body. Ms. Wood is the President of Berni Wood & Associates and Reel Media, both located in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.

The CITP is the highest mark of professionalism in international trade and the only professional designation of its kind in Canada. To attain this designation, an individual must meet FITT’s educational and experience requirements and abide by the Standards of Ethical Conduct. She completed the FITTskills program through the University of Prince Edward Island in Charlottetown.

“Clients that come to Berni Wood & Associates and Reel Media expect the best in service delivery. They want to know we have the business knowledge, the integrity, and the international trade training to deliver beyond their expectations,” says Ms. Wood. “I believe that FITT enhances training and awareness through its CITP designation which provides companies with the assurance of well seasoned and ethical professionals in the international trade community. I am proud to be awarded the CITP designation and to share my knowledge with the international trade community.”

An international trade training and professional certification body – and the only organization of its kind in the world – FITT sets the standards and designs the training programs leading to the professional designation, Certified International Trade Professional (CITP). FITT’s quality training programs impart knowledge and practical skills that trade practitioners can apply immediately – providing competitive advantage and elevating their position in world markets. “FITT remains focused on its commitment to develop valued and relevant international trade programs and services, as well as implementing comprehensive national standards for global trade practitioners,” says FITT President, Caroline Tompkins. “We are extremely proud to welcome Berni to the growing group of CITPs across Canada who are excelling in the international trade arena thanks to the skills, knowledge, competencies and support they have earned along with their CITP designation.”

FITT equips individuals and organizations with knowledge and practical skills required to be leaders in the global business environment. FITT membership provides ongoing professional development and networking opportunities plus CITPs and members play a direct role in ensuring Canada’s international trade competitiveness. FITT and CITP: strengthening your hand in international trade.

For more information or to set up an interview, please contact:

Scott C. Ferris, CITP,
Director, Business Development
FITT (Forum for International Trade Training)
Tel: 613.230.3553 or 800.561.3488
E-mail: scott@fitt.ca
www.fitt.ca

Berni Wood, CITP,
President Berni Wood & Associates
Tel: 902-566-1767 Cell: 902-629-0775
E-mail: berni@berniwood.com