Title of the activity
WTO e-Learning courses
Activity Type
e-Learning course
Description
The WTO E-Learning programme provides online training for government officials from eligible developing countries and economies in transition. WTO E-Learning courses are a unique opportunity for participants to improve their trade-related knowledge from anywhere at any time. This flexibility allows participants to combine learning with their daily work. All courses are delivered by the ITTC E-Learning Unit. Registration in the E-Learning courses allows participants to benefit not only from the E-Learning materials prepared by WTO experts, but also from the continued monitoring and assistance of the E-Learning team as well as participation in interactive activities such as live sessions and the WTO E-Learning Community.
The objectives of E-Learning courses are to enhance the understanding of the role and functions of the WTO, to build capacity to find relevant information and documents on WTO-related issues, to facilitate the establishment of a network of professional contacts amongst participants and with WTO experts, and to engage in outreach activities. All courses have interactive elements and consist of different modules. Each module has learning objectives and is divided in lessons. At the end of each course, participants have to complete an exam. The participants who have completed successfully the course receive a certificate.
Regular interactive activities such as live sessions and the WTO E-Learning Community are also organized and delivered by the E-Learning team as well content for Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram) created to update participants on the latest news from the WTO and discuss on-going issues. Interactive activities and Social Media foster discussion and enhance networking opportunities. They also allow participants to relate the news to their daily work and government needs as well as to exchange views with other participants with similar interests and challenges.
The course material is also available for interested individuals that are not eligible for enrolment in WTO E-Learning courses (self-study). This is an important component to increase the outreach of the WTO especially to the academia, legislators, journalists, NGOs, private sector, etc.
The objectives of E-Learning courses are to enhance the understanding of the role and functions of the WTO, to build capacity to find relevant information and documents on WTO-related issues, to facilitate the establishment of a network of professional contacts amongst participants and with WTO experts, and to engage in outreach activities. All courses have interactive elements and consist of different modules. Each module has learning objectives and is divided in lessons. At the end of each course, participants have to complete an exam. The participants who have completed successfully the course receive a certificate.
Regular interactive activities such as live sessions and the WTO E-Learning Community are also organized and delivered by the E-Learning team as well content for Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram) created to update participants on the latest news from the WTO and discuss on-going issues. Interactive activities and Social Media foster discussion and enhance networking opportunities. They also allow participants to relate the news to their daily work and government needs as well as to exchange views with other participants with similar interests and challenges.
The course material is also available for interested individuals that are not eligible for enrolment in WTO E-Learning courses (self-study). This is an important component to increase the outreach of the WTO especially to the academia, legislators, journalists, NGOs, private sector, etc.
Venue
Switzerland
City
Online
Trade topic
Multi topic
Start Date
End Date
Duration (days)
261
selection process
Interested government officials should register once to get access to a variety of courses on trade-related matters and the WTO agreements as part of WTO technical assistance.
Registration is easy and includes the following steps:
1. Visit the WTO E-Learning website (https://wtolearning.csod.com) and click on "Register";
2. Fill in your details, create your own password and click on "Log in";
3. Allow 24h for your account to be set up, and log in using your e-mail and the password that you have created;
4. Access the Course Catalogue, select a course, and start it at your earliest convenience from the section "My Courses";
5. Upload your nomination form by clicking on the section "My Courses" and then on "My nomination form".
For more information, please do not hesitate to contact the E-Learning Unit at elearning@wto.org
Registration is easy and includes the following steps:
1. Visit the WTO E-Learning website (https://wtolearning.csod.com) and click on "Register";
2. Fill in your details, create your own password and click on "Log in";
3. Allow 24h for your account to be set up, and log in using your e-mail and the password that you have created;
4. Access the Course Catalogue, select a course, and start it at your earliest convenience from the section "My Courses";
5. Upload your nomination form by clicking on the section "My Courses" and then on "My nomination form".
For more information, please do not hesitate to contact the E-Learning Unit at elearning@wto.org
Pre-requisite
The target audience for WTO E-Learning are government officials from WTO Members and Observers from developing countries, LDCs, economies in transition, and countries in the process of accession to the WTO. WTO E-Learning is part of the WTO's PLS and offers courses on a basic and intermediate level as well as outside the PLS. The courses offered are in the generalist and specialist path. Some of the courses are pre-requisites for other E-Learning courses or face-to-face/virtual activities which take place in Geneva or in the regions.
Participants must also possess an excellent ability to communicate in English, French or Spanish, respectively.
Participants not eligible for enrolment in WTO E-Learning courses can access the training material for self-study.
Participants must also possess an excellent ability to communicate in English, French or Spanish, respectively.
Participants not eligible for enrolment in WTO E-Learning courses can access the training material for self-study.
Target Audience
Government officials
Key Result
1. Government officials are implementing WTO Agreements and fully realising Members' rights and obligations
Key Output
1.1: Government officials have enhanced knowledge about WTO Agreements, trade policy formulation and conduct of trade negotiations
Programme
Invited Members and Observers:
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain, Kingdom of
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belize
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia, Plurinational State of
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei Darussalam
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cabo Verde
Cambodia
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Chinese Taipei
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Costa Rica
Côte dʼIvoire
Cuba
Curaçao
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Fiji
Gabon
Georgia
Ghana
Grenada
Guatemala
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong, China
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Israel
Jamaica
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Korea, Republic of
Kuwait, the State of
Kyrgyz Republic
Lao Peopleʼs Democratic Republic
Lebanese Republic
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Macao, China
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mexico
Moldova, Republic of
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nepal
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
North Macedonia
Oman
Pakistan
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Qatar
Russian Federation
Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
Sao Tomé and Principe
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
South Sudan
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Syrian Arab Republic
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
The Gambia
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Türkiye
Turkmenistan
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
Viet Nam
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe