Hello Zafer,

Thank you for your interest on our online FITT courses.

FITTskills Online enables you to tap into practical, internationally-recognized

training necessary for today's global competitive business environment. Learn at
your own pace and at your convenience.

Graduates of FITTskills are bringing a new level of expertise and accountability to

international trade. Using their carefully developed skills, they are not only
achieving personal success, but also helping companies compete in today's
global economy and increase their market share.

The FITTskills program consists of eight courses that can be taken as a series or
individually.

* Global Business Environment

* International Marketing
* International Trade Finance
* Global Supply Chain Management
* International Market Entry Strategies
* International Trade Research
* Legal Aspects of International Trade
* International Trade Management

A FITT Certificate of International Trade is awarded upon the successful

completion of any four FITTskills courses (and corresponding assessments). A
FITT Diploma of International Trade is granted upon the successful completion of
all eight of the FITTskills courses (and corresponding assessments), and satisfies
the educational requirements for the CITP* designation. Both the FITT Certificate
and the FITT Diploma are internationally recognized and accredited by the
International Association of Trade Training Organizations (IATTO).

Please note that the final exams are provided online.

There are no prerequisites required in order to register for the FITT program.

To register for an eConcordia professional development course, browse our

catalogue. Simply add the desired course(s) to your Learning Basket by clicking
on the "add to basket" button.

Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions.

Kind regards,

Laura Restieri
Course Coordinator
Operations
1250 Guy Street, 7th Floor
Montreal, QC H3H 2T4
Tel: 514.989.1616 x 614
Fax: 514.848.4543
laura@econcordia.com

Global Business Environment

Semester: Winter 2011

Duration: 10 weeks

Description:

As global trade barriers come down, Canadian companies must learn to compete internationally. Global
Entrepreneurship will introduce you to the fundamentals of International Trade. You will cover:

1. The Global Entrepreneur

2. The Global Economy
3. Canada's Place in the World
4. Buying and Selling Internationally
5. Trade Rules
6. The Export Process
7. The Import Process
8. The International Business Plan
9. International Market Research and Marketing
10. Trade Financing
11. Logistics and Distribution
12. Getting Started
13. Negotiating Abroad

Program Materials:

Participants will receive:

• Access to the online lessons.

• Participant Manual. This includes the readings for each section, a list of web sources and a series of
work sheets to provide the participant with practical exercises related to the course material.
• Downloadable Documents
• Technical Instructions

Price: $525CAD + applicable taxes.

FITT Member Price: $475 CAD + applicable taxes.

To become a FITT member click here.

Start Date: February 7, 2011

International Marketing

Semester: Winter 2011

Duration: 10 weeks

Description:
Marketing is the part of your business that focuses on the customer. Nowhere is marketing more important than
in the global marketplace where competition is fierce. International Marketing will teach you how to outdistance
the competition. You will cover:

1. The Principles of Marketing

2. Domestic vs. International Marketing
3. The International Marketing Plan
4. Market Research
5. Market Access
6. Cultural Considerations in International Marketing
7. Political, Legal and Regulatory Considerations in International Marketing
8. Marketing the Right Product or Service
9. Personal Selling Abroad
10. Mass Marketing Abroad
11. Pricing and Marketing
12. Enhancing the Marketing Effort
13. Marketing Services

Program Materials:

Participants will receive:

• Access to the online lessons.

• Participant Manual. This includes the readings for each section, a list of web sources and a series of
work sheets to provide the participant with practical exercises related to the course material.
• Downloadable Documents
• Technical Instructions

Price: $525CAD + applicable taxes.

FITT Member Price: $475 CAD + applicable taxes.

To become a FITT member click here.

Start Date: February 7, 2011

International Trade Finance

Semester: Winter 2011

Duration: 10 weeks

Description:

Financing plays an essential role in international trade. International Trade Finance will take you through
complex ventures and will show you how to secure financing. You will cover:

1. An Introduction to Trade Finance

2. The Financing Presentation
3. Trade Finance, Risk Analysis and Risk Management
4. Foreign Exchange Rates
5. Export Costing and Transaction Viability
6. Payment Methods and Short-term Financing
7. Medium- and Long-term Financing
8. Factoring and Forfaiting
9. Understanding and Processing Documentary Credits
10. Bonds and Guarantees
11. EDC Export Credit Insurance and Financing
 12. Cash Flow Planning
13. Countertrade and Consigment

Program Materials:

Participants will receive:

• Access to the online lessons.

• Participant Manual. This includes the readings for each section, a list of web sources and a series of
work sheets to provide the participant with practical exercises related to the course material.
• Downloadable Documents
• Technical Instructions

Price: $525CAD + applicable taxes.

FITT Member Price: $475 CAD + applicable taxes.

To become a FITT member click here.

Start Date: February 7, 2011

Global Supply Chain Management

Semester: Winter 2011

Duration: 10 weeks

Description:

Logistics involve the steps taken to get your products to market. Global Supply Chain Management will teach
you the crucial interplay of the export team, documents, preparation and transportation in getting the goods from
the seller to the buyer. You will cover:

1. The Role of Logistics Management

2. Logistic Strategies and Planning
3. Supplier Relationships and Importing
4. Incoterms, Standards and Regulations
5. Transportation Management
6. Freight Forwarders and Cargo Insurance
7. Advanced Logistics Processes
8. Inventory Management
9. Export Procedures and Order Processing
10. Trade Documentation
11. Shipping and Delivery Procedures

Program Materials:

Participants will receive:

• Access to the online lessons.

• Participant Manual. This includes the readings for each section, a list of web sources and a series of
work sheets to provide the participant with practical exercises related to the course material.
• Downloadable Documents
• Technical Instructions

Price: $525CAD + applicable taxes.

FITT Member Price: $475 CAD + applicable taxes.
To become a FITT member click here.

Start Date: April 4, 2011

International Market Entry Strategies

Semester: Winter 2011

Duration: 10 weeks

Description:

Winning at international trade is more than just good marketing. You need a road map to getting your products
where they need to go. International Market Entry & Distribution will help you chart a course to international
markets and negotiate any obstacle. You will cover:

1. Defining Strategic Needs

2. Barriers to Entry
3. Distribution Issues
4. Introduction to Market Entry Strategies
5. Partnering with Foreign Agents and Distributors
6. Foreign Direct Investment and Market Entry
7. Strategic Alliances
8. Investing in International Partnerships
9. Trade Shows
10. Finding the Right Partner
11. Negotiating Partnering Agreements
12. Working with Suppliers
13. Technology Partnering
14. Managing a Joint Venture
15. Exit Strategies

Program Materials:

Participants will receive:

• Access to the online lessons.

• Participant Manual. This includes the readings for each section, a list of web sources and a series of
work sheets to provide the participant with practical exercises related to the course material.
• Downloadable Documents
• Technical Instructions

Price: $525CAD + applicable taxes.

FITT Member Price: $475 CAD + applicable taxes.

To become a FITT member click here.

Start Date: February 7, 2011

Legal Aspects of International Trade

Semester: Winter 2011

Duration: 10 weeks

Description:
International trade law is a complex area that can directly affect your success in international trade. Legal
Aspects of International Trade will give you a management perspective and make you fully aware of all of the
international legal implications of your expansion into the global marketplace. You will cover:

1. An Introduction to Business Law

2. Principles of Canadian Contract Law
3. International Business Contracts and Conduct
4. Product Liability
5. Resolution of Disputes
6. Sale of Goods
7. International Sale of Goods
8. Agents, Distributors and Franchises
9. Technology and Intellectual Property
10. e-Commerce and the Internet
11. Payment and Finance
12. Carriage of Goods and Insurance
13. Competition and Antitrust Law
14. Public Trade Law

Program Materials:

Participants will receive:

• Access to the online lessons.

• Participant Manual. This includes the readings for each section, a list of web sources and a series of
work sheets to provide the participant with practical exercises related to the course material.
• Downloadable Documents
• Technical Instructions

Price: $525CAD + applicable taxes.

FITT Member Price: $475 CAD + applicable taxes.

To become a FITT member click here.

Start Date: January 10, 2011

International Trade Management

Semester: Winter 2011

Duration: 10 weeks

Description:

The emergence of a global economy has challenged traditional assumptions about management. International
Trade Management will help you to manage your international trade activities more effectively, with an eye to
competitive advantage. You will cover:

1. The Global Economy and International Companies

2. Managing the Export Process
3. International Business Planning
4. Competitive and Business Intelligence
5. Managing for Competitive Advantage
6. Operating an Export Office
7. Outsourcing Operations
8. Managing Strategic Alliances and Virtual Corporations
9. Supply Chain Management
 10. International Trade Finance
11. Building an International Workforce
12. Managing Cultural Diversity
13. Managing International Innovation
14. Managing International Assets and Risk

Program Materials:

Participants will receive:

• Access to the online lessons.

• Participant Manual. This includes the readings for each section, a list of web sources and a series of
work sheets to provide the participant with practical exercises related to the course material.
• Downloadable Documents
• Technical Instructions

Price: $525CAD + applicable taxes.

FITT Member Price: $475 CAD + applicable taxes.

To become a FITT member click here.

Start Date: January 10, 2011

Professional Development Courses

Partnership with FITT

eConcordia has partnered with FITT to offer the FITTskills program. FITT (Forum for International Trade
Training) is an international trade training and professional certification body. As the only organization of its kind
in the world, FITT sets the standards and designs the training programs leading to the Certified International
Trade Professional (CITP) designation. FITT's quality training programs impart knowledge and practical skills
that provide a competitive advantage to trade practitioners while elevating their position in world markets.

FITTskills Program

FITTskills is a highly practical, hands-on series of courses that focus on the fundamental aspects of
international business. Students may register for these courses as part of our FITT program. Upon successful
completion of all eight (8) courses and assessments, students will be awarded a FITT Diploma in International
Trade. This diploma fulfills the educational requirement of the CITP designation.

The CITP Designation:

The CITP designation is earned by obtaining the FITT diploma and meeting standards and requirements set by
FITT. These requirements are:

• Complete the educational requirement by achieving the FITT diploma;

• Complete or prove a minimum of one year, full-time, international trade work experience;
• Agree to the Standards of Ethical Conduct;
• Pay the annual dues and maintain the membership in good standing; and
• Engage in ongoing professional development.

For more information please visit www.fitt.ca or contact info@fitt.ca

The International Trade Training Program:

The FITT (Forum for International Trade Training) training program imparts knowledge and practical skills based
on international trade best practices that can be applied immediately. FITT sets the standards, designs the
courses and assesses prior knowledge leading to the Certified International Trade Professional (CITP)
designation &ndash acknowledged as the highest mark of professionalism in international trade. The
International Trade program consists of eight courses that can be taken as a series or individually.

The courses are designed, developed, and delivered by international trade practitioners who are experts in their
field. They meet a set of criteria that ensures a high degree of excellence on a national level. At the end of each
course, the level of competence is assessed through a national examination process and administered by the
Forum for International Trade Training.

Our students range from public and private sector employees to anyone with an interest in international trade.

Certification:

• Upon completion of each national examination, written at the end of each course, the participant is
provided with an official Forum for International Trade Training transcript.

• Upon successful completion of any four (4) national examinations, the participant is eligible to receive
the Certificate of International Trade.

• Upon successful completion of all eight (8) national examinations, the participant is eligible to receive the
Diploma of International Trade.

The certificate and diploma are accredited by the International Association of Trade Training Organizations
(IATTO) as meeting international standards in curriculum.

Successful completion of the International Trade Training program satisfies the educational requirement for the
CITP designation.