Overview of Understanding Shipping Training Course

West Africa School of Shipping in partnership with the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) London, UK is organizing a six (6) weeks training on Understanding Shipping.  The Certificate course provides the basic Fundamentals of Shipping and is a blended learning programme delivered by four (4) online live sessions, an independent e-learning platform and an online assessment resulting in a qualification in Understanding Shipping using the ICS online academy.

Why study Understanding Shipping?

Shipping is the life blood of the global economy. Merchant ships carry around 90% of world trade and generate annual income of over half a trillion US dollars in freight rates. The shipping industry employs millions of people around the globe in diverse sectors and offers exciting and meaningful careers. ‘Understanding Shipping’ was originally developed in cooperation with national governments to strengthen the knowledge and skills pool available to a vital part of their economies and provide school leavers and young people with a powerful development tool as a stepping stone to a rewarding career.

Course content

Module 1	The Planet, People and Trade
Module 2	The Growth of International Trade and Shipping
Module 3	The Ships
Module 4	The Role of Ports
Module 5	The Voyage
Module 6	The Charter Markets and Shipbroking
Module 7	Key Documents in Shipping
Module 8	The Development of Ships; Shipping Cycles and Maths
Module 9	Local Focus: Case study on key regions of West Africa

Who is the course for?

• New starters
• Those already working in the sector who need broaden their knowledge and understanding.
• Those whose work interfaces with shipping and world trade
• Anyone interested in starting a career in the shipping industry where a comprehensive introduction and a respected qualification can help in gaining an entry-level position.

Key benefits

• Certified: gain a recognised qualification from the global professional body for the commercial shipping industry
• Study at your own pace around existing commitments.
• Available wherever you are located.
• 100% online course assessment
• Up-to-date and easy-to-follow course materials developed by shipping experts.

Requirement from participants

• Good internet connectivity.
• Quiet studying environment.
• Present online assignment on time.
• Navigate through the online portal.

Register with the link below: https://forms.gle/GB4PoCUPe7g3UNd4A.