Education, Training, and Workshops

Growing your business? We can help.

In partnership with the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, we offer export development education, providing Nova Scotia companies with the resources and training they need to grow and succeed. No matter what stage you’re at in your business journey, our comprehensive workshops and courses, available across the province, will give you the skills and expertise you need.

FITTskills Courses

These courses show you how to assess your export readiness and determine your corporate strategic needs. Businesses that have more knowledge before they enter a market are more successful. Exporters are more productive and innovative, they achieve stronger financial performance, and are more likely to stay in business. Course topics include:

• Feasibility of international trade
• International market entry strategies
• Global value chain
• Products and services for a global market
• International trade finance
• International sales and marketing

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Sympli Works On-Demand Courses

Sympli Works is a membership platform that offers training and mentoring via a series of on-demand courses and live webinars. When you sign up for Sympli Works, you find resources to help you tackle common issues like scaling, sales, HR, and marketing—all available for you to learn on your own time.

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Certified International Trade Professional

The Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) offers the only national professional designation that recognizes an individual’s experience in international trade. The Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) designation is the highest level of professional accreditation for international business and trade professionals in Canada.

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