Our award programs have been accredited by the World Customs Organization with whom we have a formal MoU. CCES is the international centre of excellence for innovative training, education, professional development, technical assistance and capacity building in relation to customs, excise, revenue management, border management and related areas. CCES is the first of its kind in the world. Our inter
national leadership role has been acknowledged by the World Customs Organization (WCO) with whom we have a formal Memorandum of Understanding, and who recently presented us with a Certificate of Recognition for our continuing support of customs development and our establishment of the International Network of Customs Universities of which our CEO, Professor David Widdowson, is president. Our client base includes customs, other government agencies, international organisations and private companies in over 180 countries. A key strength is our global network of experts, which is rapidly expanding to keep pace with unprecedented levels of business growth. n 2013 CCES announced a new partnership with the prestigious Charles Sturt University (CSU). The partnership provides our students with further opportunities to formalise their skills in Customs Administration, Border Management and related fields. CSU is the largest regionally based university in Australia, enrolling nearly 37,000 students in over 120 countries around the world. It is a leader in quality online-supported distance learning. Being the largest and one of the most experienced providers of courses delivered by innovative distance education, Charles Sturt University is a perfect fit for CCES programs, providing opportunities for students to go to university regardless of where they live, or their work and other commitments. Our new partnership with CSU is in addition to existing valued partnerships with educational institutions including the University of Canberra, the Community College of Qatar, the Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI), the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) in Sri Lanka, Maldives Government, and Shanghai Customs College. In March 2014, CCES commenced delivering the following unique degrees in partnership with CSU:
Bachelor of Border Management
Graduate Certificate in Customs Administration
And in 2015, we will commence teaching the Master of Customs Administration.
