We are a global college, therefore, all our courses are online courses. We offer:
- Maritime Shipping Sales Pilot Certificate Courses - USD70 per certificate course
- Maritime Shipping Sales Diploma Course - USD520
More information on these courses are below.
Maritime Shipping Sales Pilot Certificate Courses
These courses will cover shipping and sales to prepare a sales executive in this industry.
Complete all 8 Pilot Certificates and you may write your Maritime Shipping Sales Diploma.
You may either complete your Diploma as a single course (at a lower cost) or complete the Pilot Certificate courses individually to accumulate all your credits to attain your Diploma over a longer period. If you intend to obtain your Diploma we recommend you attempt the Pilot Certificate courses in the order they are listed below.
Course Requirements
- English language, all courses are written in English as this is the primary language of global business.
- Computer, internet connection, and printer (should you wish to print the course).
- A valid e-mail address.
- Time set aside to study as per the course requirements
Course structure
2 weeks part-time or 4 days full time. A soft copy of your full course module in a PDF format will be available on the e-campus for you to download. You will then be able to print a hard copy for study purposes if you choose.
- Final mark = 100%
- Pass mark = 65%
Learner support
- Personal e-Tutor - You will be nominated a personal e-Tutor, all communication with your e-Tutor will be done via email. You may contact your e-Tutor at any time regarding your course.
- Student Forum - A student forum is available online at the e-Campus for discussions, questions and networking with like-minded colleagues
Passing your course
On passing your course you will receive an e-certificate via email.
Course Objective
With the successful completion of this course you will be able to :
- Secure a position in the Maritime Shipping Sales industry
- Be eligible for advancement within your company
- Be confident that you are professionally trained and equipped for the Maritime Shipping Sales industry
1. Shipping Terminology Certificate
Course Outline
- Glossary of Industry Terms. Over 50 pages of industry terminology.
2. International Trade and Maritime Shipping Certificate
Course Outline
- The Early Days of Commercial Shipping
- International Trade and Freight Shipping
- Trade Routes and Shipping Routes
- World Trade Policies
- Industry Issues
- Environment and shipping
3. Containerisation Certificate
Course Outline
- Liner Trade
- The Container
- Container Types
- Freight and Charges
- Container Shipping Processes and Documents
- Packing of a Container
- Loading and Unloading Containers at the Port
- Load Securing in Containers
- Securing Containers on Board the Ship
- Container Ship Categories
- Export Transaction in 10 easy steps
- Import Transaction in 10 easy steps
4. Vessels, Cargo Types and Transport Modes Certificate
Course Outline
- Vessel Types
- Cargo Types
- Break Bulk Shipping
- Bulk Shipping
- Tramp Service
- Rail Transport
- Road Transport
- Intermodal versus Multimodal
5. International Contracts and Payments Certificate
Course Outline
- International Trade Law
- Contract of Affreightment
- Preparing an International Sales Contracts
- Incoterms - Overview
- Methods of Payment in International Trade
- Introduction to UCP 600
6. International Customs and Shipping Documents Certificate
Course Outline
- Enquiry Documents
- Instruction Documents
- Transport Documents
- Insurance Documents
- Customs Documents
- Inspection Documents
- Finance Documents
- Standard Operating Procedures
7. Shipping Role Players Certificate
Course Outline
- Exporter and Importer
- Ocean Carriers and Ship Owners
- Shipping Agents
- International Ocean Freight Forwarder
- Inland Carriers
- Ship Brokers
- Cargo Brokers
- Customs and Excise
- Ports, Harbours and Terminal Operators
- Depots and Warehouses
- Strategic co-operation between Carriers
- Maritime Insurance and Insurers
- Maritime Associations
8. Sales and Service in Shipping
Course Outline
- What are Sales and Marketing?
- Personal Selling Techniques
- Customer Management
- Your Personal Success Plan
Maritime Shipping Sales Diploma Course
This course will cover the global shipping and sales to prepare a sales executive in this industry. This course is also suitable for sales representatives wanting to join the Shipping Industry.
8 Modules over 5 months part-time studies or 5 weeks full-time studies.
- Shipping Terminology Certificate
- International Trade and Maritime Shipping Certificate
- Containerisation Certificate
- Vessels, Cargo Types, and Transport Modes Certificate
- International Contracts and Payments Certificate
- International Customs and Shipping Documents Certificate
- Shipping Role Players Certificate
- Sales and Service in Shipping
Part-time studies - where you study part-time in the evenings and on weekends using our online training program.
Full-time studies - when you take time off work to study full time using our online training program.
Course Requirements
- English language, all courses are written in English as this is the primary language of global business,
- Computer, internet connection, and printer (should you wish to print the course notes),
- A valid e-mail address and
- Time set aside to study as per the course requirements.
Course structure
8 Modules over 5 months part-time or 5 weeks full time.
Recommended study time set aside
We recommend 5 to 7 hours per week for each module/pilot certificate ie the part-time 2-week pilot certificate course will need 10 to 15 hours. The time will vary depending on the students' original knowledge of the course material. A soft copy of your full course module in a PDF format will be available on the e-campus for you to download. You will then be able to print a hard copy for study purposes if you choose.
Sum total of all your Pilot exams = 40% of your final mark. Two online exams with a time limit will be required to be completed for each module. Assignment = 20% of your final mark. An assignment at the end of the course is required, the assignment will be sent to you via e-mail and you need to submit this back to your Tutor for grading and feedback. Final exam = 40% of your final mark. Your final exam will be conducted online with a time limit and will encompass all your course material.
- Final mark = 100%
- Pass mark = 65%
Learner support
- Online exams - Each week you will be sent an email notifying you of the exam/s that are due to be completed by you. These exams help you in your studies and keep you on track with the course timetable. They also contribute 40% of your overall course mark,
- Past exam papers are available for download with your course notes,
- Personal Course Plan - Your e-Tutor will contact you once a week regarding your course plan and to motivate you to keep on track with your course plan,
- Personal e-Tutor - You will be nominated a personal e-Tutor, all communication with your e-Tutor will be done via email. You may contact your e-Tutor at any time regarding your course.
Passing your course
On passing your course you will :
- Be sent an original Diploma via post and
- A laminated Container Specification Table,
- Plus a ShippingCollege gift.
Course Objective
With the successful completion of this course you will be able to :
- Secure a position in the Maritime Shipping Sales industry,
- Be eligible for advancement within your company,
- Be confident that you are professionally trained and equipped for the Maritime Shipping Sales industry.
Testimonials:
I enjoyed the online accessibility and timelines of ShippingCollege. The assignment was most engaging aspect for me which really tested my comprehension of the course content comprehensively. Maritime Shipping Sales Diploma - Simi Munilal - Namibia
Thank you ShippingCollege for the encouragement and the cooperation during my diploma course. Maritime Shipping Sales Diploma - Kalina Tsonvea - Bulgaria
Program taught in:
- English (US)
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