AWA FOREIGN TRADE ACADEMY
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Vision and Mission

AWA supports and promotes education and training in the fields of customs, taxation and foreign trade within the framework of lifelong learning. It focuses on the needs of employees in a global and multimedial society. It designs teaching materials that reflect the needs of professional practice. In performing their diverse tasks, AWA’s employees follow a strict code of conduct. Communication with clients and each other is based on fairness and respect, honest and openness; reliability is a fundamental requirement.

Our vision and mission are based on three pillars:

Content: Tax law, customs and foreign trade law, technology, communication, rhetoric.
Level: Our courses are tailored for all levels: from beginner to expert, office workers to board members. Their contents are continuously developed and updated.
Medium: Classroom training in small groups, conferences, coaching, e-learning, distance-learning, web-based training, self-study courses and materials.

Self-image

AWA:

• Provides expert training services tailored to the needs of employees working in foreign trade so that they may perform their daily tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Imparts sustainable knowledge, so that employees can work independently after training.
• Focusses on learning success.
• Uses state of the art media in its training services.
• Emphasises transparency and performs its services as agreed in the contract.
• Has a rigorous system of correction and improvement.
• Ensures its employees work in a pleasant environment and are given effective support.
• Strives for success in learning and in business

Principles

AWA:

• Is economically independent. Its contents are independent of third-party commercial interests. It is managed from a business point of view.
• Is politically, ideologically and religiously neutral.
• Imparts knowledge and skills.
• Ensures that its contents and values reflect the current state of technology, science and research.
• Provides a pleasant teaching and learning environment with committed service.
• Provides trainers who are experts in their field and have proven teaching experience. They are familiar with current teaching media.
• Assumes social responsibility by providing financial support to charitable institutions.
• Promotes university research and teaching.