Earn a Certificate in Shipping and Maritime Business

Engage in a live learning experience with expert tutors and industry peers.

• ✔ Real-Time Learning & Networking – Connect with professionals worldwide in interactive sessions.
• ✔ Upcoming Live Training: May 8-9, 2025 | 09:30 - 14:30 GMT (London Time)
• ✔ On-Demand Option – Learn at your own pace anytime. Contact us for details.

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Course Info

The Certificate in Shipping and Maritime Business offers an in-depth understanding of the maritime business, including key stakeholders, shipping markets, freight rates, shipping indices, key documentation, and the economic dynamics that drive the global shipping landscape.

Through expert-led discussions, interactive sessions, and case studies, participants will gain knowledge on liner shipping, tramp shipping, ship and cargo types, freight rate determination, port management, and decarbonisation strategies for green shipping. You will also join discussions about recent issues affecting the shipping business.

Content Brief

• Shipping’s Role in Global Trade and Supply Chains
• Key Stakeholders in Maritime Business
• Understanding the Four Shipping Markets
• Freight Rates and Market Indicators
• Ships, Cargo Types, and Global Trade Patterns
• Cost Structures in Maritime Transport
• Liner Shipping Industry and Market Dynamics
• Tramp Shipping and Chartering Fundamentals
• Essential Contractual Documents in Shipping
• Ship Management and Regulatory Frameworks
• Port Operations and Strategic Developments
• Green Shipping and the Future of Maritime Sustainability
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Registration & Pricing

• ✔ Early Bird Fee: US$449 per participant (Register and pay at least 7 days before the course start date)
• ✔ Standard Fee: US$649
• ✔ Includes: Course materials & a digital certificate of completion
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Discounts

• Student & Recent Graduate Discount: If you are a current student or a recent graduate not currently employed, you may be eligible for a discount. Fill out our contact form to apply.
• Individual Account Discount: If you pay the course fee from your individual account, you may qualify for a discount. No business invoice is issued if such a discount is applied. Contact us to inquire.
• Other Circumstances? If you believe you qualify for a discount due to special circumstances, reach out to us via the contact form.
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Flexible On-Demand Study

Prefer to learn at your own pace? Our On-Demand option lets you study whenever it suits you. Sessions are not live, but tutor support is available when needed. Contact us for details.

Offers & Bundles

• Special Bundle Offer: Enroll in this course plus another from our course list for just US$699 total (available only for early bird registrants).
• Need more courses in a bundle? Please get in touch with us to receive a quotation for bundles including more than two courses.
• Joining with a colleague? You can get a 25% discount at the early bird rate if you register the same course with a colleague or friend and pay US$675. Each participant should register separately and make the payment together.