The World Trade Organization (WTO) has launched its second online course focused on trade in the digital era. The course, titled "Key technical concepts underpinning digital trade," is designed to enhance participants' understanding of the essential concepts that support digital trade from a global viewpoint. While it primarily targets trade officials and policymakers dealing with digital trade issues, it is also accessible to other stakeholders interested in expanding their knowledge in this area. The course is available on the WTO e-Learning platform.
The curriculum covers topics such as electronic authentication, signatures, payments and documents, cryptography, and standards for cross-border paperless trade. It consists of two modules along with various interactive tools and is part of a series aimed at educating individuals about trade in the digital age. Future courses will address WTO rules related to digital trade, emerging technologies, and provisions for digital trade within regional agreements.
The WTO’s e-Learning program offers a variety of online courses intended to improve the knowledge and skills of trade officials and other stakeholders worldwide. These courses cover a broad range of trade-related topics by combining expert insights with interactive learning tools. They are offered at level 1 (basic) and level 2 (intermediate) as part of the WTO’s Progressive Learning Strategy. Completing these courses often serves as a prerequisite for accessing advanced training and technical assistance programs provided by the WTO to developing and least-developed member governments.
Further details about the WTO’s e-Learning offerings can be found on their platform.