Prepare to start exporting with our list of training resources. You can also learn how to grow into new markets with help from the government at the federal, provincial, or municipal levels.
Federal export training resources
Trade Commissioner Service
Visit our Step-by-Step Guide to Exporting for easy-to-understand guides, templates, glossaries, and resources on learning to do business abroad.
Export Development Canada (EDC)
- Export Help Hub: Check out guides, webinars, and frequently asked questions (FAQs) designed for exporters.
- Trade Insights: Stay informed with articles, reports, and podcasts on international trade.
Forum for International Trade Training (FITT)
FITT: Boost your global credibility and knowledge with FITT courses and workshops. Get international business training and certification through programs like FITTskills, which cover everything about global trade.
Business Development Canada (BDC)
Entrepreneur’s Learning Centre: Get advice for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in all industries and at every stage of growth.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
ISED Learning Catalogue: Explore educational resources on intellectual property (IP) and other topics related to innovation.
Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO): Access resources on IP services in Canada and learn how to use IP more effectively at home and abroad.
Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)
CCC: Find training programs and resources to help you learn about international procurement and get government contracts abroad.
Provincial export training resources
Alberta
Alberta Export Expansion Package: Participate in training programs and get financial support for exporting.
British Columbia
- Export Navigator: Get training and advisory services to help your business enter new markets.
- Trade and Invest BC: Join webinars, workshops, and find various exporting resources.
Manitoba
Manitoba Trade and Investment: Attend training workshops and advisory services for exporters.
New Brunswick
Opportunities New Brunswick (ONB): Access export development programs, market research, and trade missions. Secure funding and support to succeed internationally.
Nova Scotia
Export Development Program - Invest Nova Scotia: Improve your export skills with education programs, market research, and trade missions. Apply for financial help to grow your business abroad.
Ontario
Ontario Export Services: Participate in training programs, workshops, and get advisory services.
Export Market Access: Benefit from funding for export-related training and market entry activities.
Prince Edward Island
Innovation PEI Export Development: Use export training and funding programs. Get expert market research and advice to grow your business abroad.
Quebec
Export Québec (in French only): Access training programs, export coaching, and financial assistance.
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP): Participate in training programs, access market intelligence, and network with other exporters.
Municipal export training resources
Calgary
Calgary Economic Development: Participate in export training programs and receive market intelligence.
Montreal
PME MTL: Access export training workshops and resources designed for Montreal-based businesses.
Vancouver
Small business BC: Get advisory services, training programs, and market research to support your Vancouver business in its export journey.