Foundation Certificate in Maritime Shipping

This course will cover the basics of global maritime shipping with a particular focus on containerization and liner shipping. All our courses are online course This course is aimed at a person wishing to enter the Maritime Shipping Industry in an administration role, a new recruit starting in the industry, a receptionist or assistant in the shipping industry or someone who wishes to complement their existing knowledge base.

This is a stand-alone certificate course.

Course Outline Maritime Shipping Foundation Certificate

• International Maritime Trade
• Vessel and Cargo Types
• The Container Export and Import Transactions
• Types of Shipping Services
• The Key Role Players in Maritime Shipping
• Overview of Maritime Shipping Documents
• Shipping Terminology - Glossary of Industry Terms

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.

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

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. 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.

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 Shipping industry
• Be eligible for advancement within your company
• Be confident that you are professionally trained and equipped for the Shipping industry

Stand alone certificate course:

1. Shipping Terminology Certificate - USD70

Course Outline

• Glossary of Industry Terms

2. International Trade and Maritime Shipping Certificate - USD70

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 - USD70

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 - USD70

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 - USD70

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 - USD70

Course Outline

• Enquiry Documents
• Instruction Documents
• Transport Documents
• Insurance Documents
• Customs Documents
• Inspection Documents
• Finance Documents
• Standard Operating Procedures

7. Shipping Role Players Certificate - USD70

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

Testimonials:

The course content provided which I printed out was very easy to understand and really helpful. Maritime Shipping Foundation Certificate - Stella Ko - Singapore

I'm very pleased with what I gained from the Maritime Shipping Foundation course as it has made me know more about the shipping industry. I will be furthering my studies with ShippingCollege, the courses are more practically oriented. I found the shipping terminology more effective as I now know the terms used in the shipping industry. Maritime Shipping Foundation Certificate - Lucres Kaptue - Cameroon

Good materials to summarize the practices we do everyday very systemically and theoretically. Maritime Shipping Foundation Certificate - Ivy Yang - Singapore

I completed the Maritime Shipping Foundation course with ShippingCollege. I strongly recommend ShippingCollege as it's a good way to learn in a professional context. Maritime Shipping Foundation Certificate - Reda Et Hattab - France

The Maritime Shipping Foundation certificate course was very much explanatory, one can easily relate to the course material. Maritime Shipping Foundation Certificate - Amit Malhotra - Singapore

My e-tutor was very good at responding to emails in a timley manner and flexible regarding changing exam times etc. The course was well laid out and relative to what I needed to learn. Maritime Shipping Foundation Certificate - Sarah Green - Singapore