Learn | EDC

Get the skills you need with resources based on FITT’s global business standards

In an increasingly global economy, building your business know-how isn’t just a good idea—it’s imperative. That’s why we’ve collaborated with the experts at FITT, the Forum for International Trade Training, to get you learning resources you can trust.

Your free MyEDC account gets you unlimited access to all of our on-demand video and downloadable PDF units, so you can learn at your own pace and take your business skills to the next level.

Explore our video units

Download our PDF units

Thousands of Canadian professionals rely on FITT to perfect their understanding of global trade—now, you can too.

Learn what you need in less time

Each module takes less than an hour. Afterward, you can test your learnings with Q&As to make sure you're ready to move forward.

Stop searching; start solving

From selecting a market entry strategy and mastering digital marketing to managing your cash flow, the EDC x FITT Lite Learning Series has you and your business covered.

Built by business, for business

Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out, the skills you learn with FITT will help you grow your business at home and abroad.

Explore the EDC x FITT Lite Learning Series

Mother holding child while working on a laptop

Selecting a market entry strategy

Learn about the strengths and weaknesses of each market entry option, and the accompanying process you need to take to select the strategy that will work best for you.

Cash flow management

Learn what impacts your cash flow, what changes you can make to improve your cash flow, how to make projections, and how to develop a cash flow plan.

Entrepreneur in her business while talking on her mobile phone

Establishing sales channels to international markets

Learn about each available sales channel, as well as how to select which option(s) are best for you, manage your sales relationships and abide by laws applying to your products or services.

Business owner talking on the phone in his wood workshop

Marketing with digital technology

Learn how to increase your website traffic, improve the online customer experience, and influence customer decisions at each point of sale.

A woman at work is consulting her notes while drinking her coffee.

Analyzing and mitigating currency/foreign exchange risk

Learn how currency/foreign exchange risks affect you and how to select the best risk mitigation and foreign exchange strategies.

An employee wearing a hardhat is verifying inventory of a warehouse.

Conducting cost and pricing analysis for exporting products

Learn how Incoterms® and HS codes can affect your costs, and set your pricing strategy based on market, environmental and internal factors.

A chef is recording her cooking show with her cellular.

Analyzing and mitigating commercial risk

Learn how to identify all key areas of potential risk, measure risk probability and develop a plan to mitigate them.

An accountant working on her spreadsheet is talking on her cellular.

International contracts and partnership agreements

Learn how each party’s rights and obligations are defined, what international rules govern your contracts, and how to settle disputes if they arise.

A businessman is typing a report on his computer.

Documents and the International Trade Transaction

Learn how to properly complete, submit and manage all required documents, dotting every “I” and crossing every “T”.

An engineer wearing a yellow hardhat in his factory is typing on his tablet.

Crossing borders and managing customs

Learn how customs and border security agencies function, what steps you need to follow to comply with all customs regulations, protocols and programs, and how customs brokers can help.

A woman sitting at her in front of a pill of paper is taking a pause in her busy day.

Intellectual property protection

Learn what intellectual property (IP) risks exist in global markets, how to protect your IP in other countries, and how to identify the latest IP trends.

A man wearing headphone is talking during a conference call on his computer.

Adapting products and services

Learn how to identify your adaptation options, choose the option best suited for your specific customers and market requirements, and customize your value proposition and pricing to ensure success.

Do not miss the opportunity to distinguish yourself with international trade education and the appropriate certification. With such tools under your belt, you are building much needed confidence and trust where clients would be willing to transact with you across the globe.

Louei Ali, CITP — Senior client manager, Gulf Business Machines - Oil & Gas and Ministry of Interior

Try the EDC x FITT Lite Learning Series by creating your free MyEDC account.Already have a MyEDC Account?

We’ve gathered the resources, services and tools you need to protect and grow your business—all in one spot—for free.Log in to enjoy one-click access to international insights, webinars, and resources that help you mitigate risk and grow your business.

Business email address:

By submitting this form, I consent to receive EDC’s e-newsletters, trade information and promotional messages, and can withdraw consent at any time.

Country:

What countries are you planning to sell to in the next 2 years?

(0) options selected

Already have a MyEDC Account?

Log in to enjoy one-click access to international insights, webinars, and resources that help you mitigate risk and grow your business.

Thank you for applying for coverage under your PSG Margin.

EDC will respond to your request within the next five business days. If the coverage requested exceeds the parameters approved under your PSG Margin, EDC may require additional information to enable it to assess possible risks and may require additional time to process your request.

Date modified: 2023-01-05

EDC X FITT Lite Learning Series

Get the skills you need with resources based on FITT’s global business standards

Explore our video units

Download our PDF units