World trade organization institute presenters are international trade practitioners who are associated with or recruited by members of the District Export Council, a group of private-sector individuals appointed by the Secretary of Commerce to provide mentoring on exporting. They will present the course material drawing from their extensive expertise in international trade.

World trade organization institute Inc. is a non-profit organization formed to provide high quality, predictable and affordable export education and training to American companies. Export University works closely with the U.S. Department of Commerce and the National District Export Council, Inc. to deliver educational and training programs through 60 District Export Councils in all 50 states. World trade organization institute programs are offered exclusively by District Export Councils and have the full backing of the U.S. Commercial Service.