Foundation Certificate in Maritime Shipping

We are a global college, therefore, all our courses are online courses.

This two week online Maritime Shipping Foundation Certificate Course will help you master the skills needed to work in the shore based/office based shipping industry. The course is designed by industry experts and will cover the basics of Maritime Shipping allowing you to get your foot in the door of this amazing industry.

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.

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 Duration

Online Part Time - 2 weeks

Online Full Time - 4 days

Recommended study time:

Part Time Studies - 3 to 4 hours a week

Full Time Studies - 12 to 16 hours a week

Course Structure

Study Plan and Assessment - Each week you will be sent an email notifying you of your Study Plan and Assessment program. You will then access your e-campus to complete your studies.

Downloadable PDF Course Notes - A soft copy of your full course module in a PDF format will be available on your e-Campus for you to download. We do not offer video tutorials.

Weekly Online Exams - 2 exams

Learner Support

Personal e-Tutor - all communication done via email.

Study Tips for Exams

Our E-Campus Offers

Course E-Campus - this is where you will access your course notes and complete all your exams online.

On Successful Completion of Your Course

On successfully passing your Certificate course you will be sent an e-Certificate via email.

Unfortunately we don't offer printed certificates.

With the successful completion of this course you will be able to :

• Secure a position in the shore based Maritime Shipping industry
• Be eligible for advancement within your company
• Be confident that you are professionally trained and equipped for the shore based Maritime Shipping industry

Why study with ShippingCollege?

• Flexibility of online studying using our e-campus program
• Personal e-Tutors that understand and listen to their students
• Practical and easy to understand course content
• Professional experts with 20+ years' experience in this particular industry