Academy of the Textile Industry - AIT
The Academy of the Textile Industry (AIT) was created by VESTEX with the objective of offering exporters in the apparel and textile sector an integral space for support and training. This space provides specialized knowledge for the professionalization and training of human resources, in order to maintain competitiveness at the international level.
Activities
AIT seeks to professionalize the human capital of the textile industry through specialized programs. These are integrated by seminars given in different modalities. It also carries out activities focused on continuous training on the current and future needs of the apparel and textile industry through:
- Webinars
- Face-to-face training
- Diplomates
- Technical courses
- Seminars
- Conferences
In addition, there are customized courses, developed in factories for middle management and operators, focused on:
- Risk prevention
- Conflict resolution
- Soft skills development
Our trainings
Each month, online or in-person trainings are conducted that focus on the following areas of industry interest:
Environmental
Sustainable practices in the textile industry, compliance with local and international environmental standards and regulations covering the textile industry.
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
Protection and welfare of workers at work, methods to identify and mitigate occupational hazards.
Labor Compliance
Training on national and international labor regulations, contracts and working days, responsible business conduct (REC), human rights and due diligence. IGSS and Ministry of Labor (MINTRAB) electronic tools and human resource management.
Tax Compliance
Training focused on compliance with tax, customs and other obligations derived from legislation applicable to the sector.
29-89
Guidance and advice on procedures, legal basis and requirements for compliance with Decree 29-89. Decree 29-89.
Tariff chapters and units of measure
Training on the Central American Tariff System to correctly classify your products and the unit of measure applicable to each tariff item.
Market Access
Expansion and export strategies in the global market.
Textile Market Trends
Geopolitical analysis of the market, innovations and trends in fashion and textile consumption.
Training calendar
Eventos Academy of the Textile Industry AIT
Industrial Instrumentation E-learning 2025
Class days: Mondays and Wednesdays.
Hours: from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Starts: Monday, July 21, 2025.
Ends: Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
Total duration of the course: 36 hours (12 sessions of 3 hours each).
Participant's investment: Q. 1,800.00, single contribution.
Or: it can be done in two contributions of Q. 900.00 each.
Construction Costing and Budgeting E-course 2025
Class days: Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Hours: from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Starts: July 28, 2025.
Ends: September 22, 2025.
Total duration of the course: 46 hours in total. 23 class sessions of 2 hours each.
Modality: Online, in real time through Microsoft Teams.
Participant's investment: Q. 1,500.00, single contribution.
Or: it can be made in two contributions of Q. 750.00 each.
Or: it can be made in two contributions of Q. 1,000.00 each.
Arduino Microcontroller Virtual Course 2025
Class days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Hours: from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm.
Starts: Monday, July 28, 2025.
Ends: Wednesday, October 08, 2025.
Total duration of the course: 50 hours in total.
20 class sessions of 2.5 hours each.
Modality: Online, in real time through the Teams platform.
Participant's investment: Q. 1,800.00, single contribution.
Or, it can be done in two contributions of Q.900.00 each.
Trainer of Trainers virtual course 2025
Trainer of Trainers
Class days: Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Hours: from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Starts: July 29, 2025.
Ends: September 25, 2025.
Total duration of the course: 36 hours (18 sessions of 2 hours each).
Participant's investment: Q. 2,000.00, single contribution.
Or: it can be made in two contributions of Q. 1,000.00 each.
Industrial Pneumatics Virtual Course 2025
Class days: Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Hours: from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm.
Starts: Tuesday, August 05, 2025.
Ends: Thursday, October 02, 2025.
Total duration of the course: 45 hours in total.
18 class sessions of 2.5 hours each.
Modality:
Online, in real time through Microsoft Teams.
Participant's investment: Q. 1,700.00, single contribution.
Or, it can be done in two contributions of Q.850.00 each.
Special and advanced courses
Throughout the year VESTEX, through the Academy of the Textile Industry – AIT – sometimes provides advanced training courses for teams in the apparel and textile sector, where we invite professionals with long experience to impart their knowledge for an additional cost.
Blocking and tagging - LOTO -
SSO Monitors
First Aid
Emergency Brigades
Occupational health and safety in work at heights
Ergonomics in the workplace
Psychosocial risk, stress and mental health at work
HIGG FEM
IWA Statistics
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the courses online or face-to-face?
Most courses are online through the Zoom platform, registration links are available upon request.
There are topics that, due to their practical content, are carried out in person.
Do the courses and trainings have a cost?
A large percentage of the courses and trainings are free, however some special certifications have a cost, check the course page for all the course information.
What is the process to enroll in an IWA course?
If the course is virtual, you can request the registration link.
If in person, please contact us to request the registration form and account information for payment.
What benefits do I have in the courses if I am a member of VESTEX / AGEXPORT?
Discounts on courses with cost.
