INTER NAT IONAL 26 BRANCHES, 26 TEACHING CENTRES

N ETWO R K AND 100+ EXAM CENTRES WORLDWIDE

ADVANCED DIPLOMA in
DRY CARGO
CHARTERING
Recognised shipping industry qualifications for individuals and organisations

Qualifications from the INDIVIDUALS C O M PA N I E S

recognised professional body for Give your career a boost by Develop key knowledge, skills
the shipping industry worldwide. undertaking professional and behaviours of personnel and
development and gaining a benefit from a quality development
RECOGNISED recognised qualification. programme for new starters.
Gain an international
professional qualification.

T RU S T E D
Offered by the royal charter professional
body established over 100 years ago.

R E L E VA N T
Syllabus and content led by practitioners.

F L E X I B L E D E L I V E RY
Options for self-study; local teaching
centre; part-time tutored distance
learning; bespoke corporate delivery.

COST-EFFECTIVE ACCESS
100+ international exam centres. Not-for-profit
organisation with the most competitive price of entry
worldwide. Reduce costs and time away from work.

ADVANCED A stepping stone to full professional qualification ideal for

D I P LOMA those with existing industry knowledge

TO R E G I S T E R V I S I T www.shipbrokers.org

E N R O L O R S P E A K T O A N A D V I S O R T O D AY www.ics.org.uk
T: +44 (0) 20 7357 9722 | E: [email protected]
ADVANCED DIPLOMA in
DRY CARGO CHARTERING

Syllabus
SHIPPING BUSINESS Further subjects and
The shipping business entity qualifications available
Shipping business sectors
F O U N D AT I O N D I P L O M A
Business ethics
Geography of trade Ideal for new entrants or those wishing
to pursue a career in dry cargo chartering.
International trade and finance
Business communications PROFESSIONAL QUALIFYING EXAMS (PQE)
Shipping organisations – their role and contribution
While the Diplomas are recognised qualifications in
their own right, they also carry credit towards the
D RY C A RG O C H A RT E R I N G
professional qualifying examinations (PQE) of the Institute
Ships syllabus with 16 subjects to choose and enrich your
knowledge and skills and further enhance your career.
Cargoes and trade routes
Freight markets
Contracts
Supported learning
Bill of lading
Gain additional support for your learning
Charting market practice
through networking, mentoring and branch
Financial elements of charter parties events including free revision evenings and
options to attend Institute PREP events.
Laytime
Calculations
General
Talk to us about designing your
own company specific qualification
Both subject exams must be passed during the same exam session in with co-branded certification.
order to qualify for the Advanced Diploma.
View the full syllabus at: www.ics.org.uk/learning/syllabus

To discuss the programmes or find out how the Institute’s range

of qualifications can help you and your organisation:
email [email protected] or call +44 (0)20 73579722
to speak to one of our education advisors today www.ics.org.uk
INTER NAT IONAL 26 BRANCHES, 26 TEACHING CENTRES
N ETWO R K AND 100+ EXAM CENTRES WORLDWIDE

ADVANCED DIPLOMA in
SHIP OPERATIONS
MANAGEMENT
Recognised shipping industry qualifications for individuals and organisations

Qualifications from the INDIVIDUALS C O M PA N I E S

recognised professional body for Give your career a boost by Develop key knowledge, skills
the shipping industry worldwide. undertaking professional and behaviours of personnel and
development and gaining a benefit from a quality development
RECOGNISED recognised qualification. programme for new starters.
Gain an international
professional qualification.

T RU S T E D
Offered by the royal charter professional
body established over 100 years ago.

R E L E VA N T
Syllabus and content led by practitioners.

F L E X I B L E D E L I V E RY
Options for self-study; local teaching
centre; part-time tutored distance
learning; bespoke corporate delivery.

COST-EFFECTIVE ACCESS
100+ international exam centres. Not-for-profit
organisation with the most competitive price of entry
worldwide. Reduce costs and time away from work.

ADVANCED A stepping stone to full professional qualification ideal for

D I P LOMA those with existing industry knowledge

TO R E G I S T E R V I S I T www.shipbrokers.org

E N R O L O R S P E A K T O A N A D V I S O R T O D AY www.ics.org.uk
T: +44 (0) 20 7357 9722 | E: [email protected]
ADVANCED DIPLOMA in
SHIP OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Syllabus
SHIPPING BUSINESS Further subjects and
The shipping business entity qualifications available
Shipping business sectors
F O U N D AT I O N D I P L O M A
Business ethics
Geography of trade Ideal for new entrants or those wishing
to pursue a career in ship operations management.
International trade and finance
Business communications PROFESSIONAL QUALIFYING EXAMS (PQE)
Shipping organisations – their role and contribution
While the Diplomas are recognised qualifications in
their own right, they also carry credit towards the
S H I P O P E R AT I O N S M A N A G E M E N T
professional qualifying examinations (PQE) of the Institute
Shipowners, operators and managers syllabus with 16 subjects to choose and enrich your
knowledge and skills and further enhance your career.
Ship types
Cargoes
Registration, classification, port state control, ISM code
Supported learning
Costs
Gain additional support for your learning
Accounting
through networking, mentoring and branch
Crewing events including free revision evenings and
options to attend Institute PREP events.
Marine insurance
Bunker management

Talk to us about designing your

own company specific qualification
Both subject exams must be passed during the same exam session in with co-branded certification.
order to qualify for the Advanced Diploma.
View the full syllabus at: www.ics.org.uk/learning/syllabus

To discuss the programmes or find out how the Institute’s range

of qualifications can help you and your organisation:
email [email protected] or call +44 (0)20 73579722
to speak to one of our education advisors today www.ics.org.uk
INTER NAT IONAL 26 BRANCHES, 26 TEACHING CENTRES
N ETWO R K AND 100+ EXAM CENTRES WORLDWIDE

ADVANCED DIPLOMA in
SHIP SALE AND
PURCHASE
Recognised shipping industry qualifications for individuals and organisations

Qualifications from the INDIVIDUALS C O M PA N I E S

recognised professional body for Give your career a boost by Develop key knowledge, skills
the shipping industry worldwide. undertaking professional and behaviours of personnel and
development and gaining a benefit from a quality development
RECOGNISED recognised qualification. programme for new starters.
Gain an international
professional qualification.

T RU S T E D
Offered by the royal charter professional
body established over 100 years ago.

R E L E VA N T
Syllabus and content led by practitioners.

F L E X I B L E D E L I V E RY
Options for self-study; local teaching
centre; part-time tutored distance
learning; bespoke corporate delivery.

COST-EFFECTIVE ACCESS
100+ international exam centres. Not-for-profit
organisation with the most competitive price of entry
worldwide. Reduce costs and time away from work.

ADVANCED A stepping stone to full professional qualification ideal for

D I P LOMA those with existing industry knowledge

TO R E G I S T E R V I S I T www.shipbrokers.org

E N R O L O R S P E A K T O A N A D V I S O R T O D AY www.ics.org.uk
T: +44 (0) 20 7357 9722 | E: [email protected]
ADVANCED DIPLOMA in
SHIP SALE AND PURCHASE

Syllabus
SHIPPING BUSINESS Further subjects and
The shipping business entity qualifications available
Shipping business sectors
F O U N D AT I O N D I P L O M A
Business ethics
Geography of trade Ideal for new entrants or those wishing
to pursue a career in ship sale and purchase.
International trade and finance
Business communications PROFESSIONAL QUALIFYING EXAMS (PQE)
Shipping organisations – their role and contribution
While the Diplomas are recognised qualifications in
their own right, they also carry credit towards the
SHIP SALE AND PURCHASE
professional qualifying examinations (PQE) of the Institute
The ship syllabus with 16 subjects to choose and enrich your
knowledge and skills and further enhance your career.
Geography
Registration and classification
The parties involved
Supported learning
Markets
Gain additional support for your learning
Contracts and documentation
through networking, mentoring and branch
Negotiation events including free revision evenings and
options to attend Institute PREP events.
Finance
Valuations
Legal aspects of sale and purchase
Talk to us about designing your
own company specific qualification
Both subject exams must be passed during the same exam session in with co-branded certification.
order to qualify for the Advanced Diploma.
View the full syllabus at: www.ics.org.uk/learning/syllabus

To discuss the programmes or find out how the Institute’s range

of qualifications can help you and your organisation:
email [email protected] or call +44 (0)20 73579722
to speak to one of our education advisors today www.ics.org.uk
INTER NAT IONAL 26 BRANCHES, 26 TEACHING CENTRES
N ETWO R K AND 100+ EXAM CENTRES WORLDWIDE

ADVANCED DIPLOMA in
TANKER
CHARTERING
Recognised shipping industry qualifications for individuals and organisations

Qualifications from the INDIVIDUALS C O M PA N I E S

recognised professional body for Give your career a boost by Develop key knowledge, skills
the shipping industry worldwide. undertaking professional and behaviours of personnel and
development and gaining a benefit from a quality development
RECOGNISED recognised qualification. programme for new starters.
Gain an international
professional qualification.

T RU S T E D
Offered by the royal charter professional
body established over 100 years ago.

R E L E VA N T
Syllabus and content led by practitioners.

F L E X I B L E D E L I V E RY
Options for self-study; local teaching
centre; part-time tutored distance
learning; bespoke corporate delivery.

COST-EFFECTIVE ACCESS
100+ international exam centres. Not-for-profit
organisation with the most competitive price of entry
worldwide. Reduce costs and time away from work.

ADVANCED A stepping stone to full professional qualification ideal for

D I P LOMA those with existing industry knowledge

TO R E G I S T E R V I S I T www.shipbrokers.org

E N R O L O R S P E A K T O A N A D V I S O R T O D AY www.ics.org.uk
T: +44 (0) 20 7357 9722 | E: [email protected]
ADVANCED DIPLOMA in
TANKER CHARTERING

Syllabus
SHIPPING BUSINESS Further subjects and
The shipping business entity qualifications available
Shipping business sectors
F O U N D AT I O N D I P L O M A
Business ethics
Geography of trade Ideal for new entrants or those wishing
to pursue a career in tanker chartering.
International trade and finance
Business communications PROFESSIONAL QUALIFYING EXAMS (PQE)
Shipping organisations – their role and contribution
While the Diplomas are recognised qualifications in
their own right, they also carry credit towards the
TA N K E R C H A RT E R I N G
professional qualifying examinations (PQE) of the Institute
Ships and cargoes syllabus with 16 subjects to choose and enrich your
knowledge and skills and further enhance your career.
The trades
Freight markets
Contracts
Supported learning
Bill of lading
Gain additional support for your learning
Charting market practice
through networking, mentoring and branch
The financial elements of charter parties events including free revision evenings and
options to attend Institute PREP events.
Laytime
Calculations
General
Talk to us about designing your
own company specific qualification
Both subject exams must be passed during the same exam session in with co-branded certification.
order to qualify for the Advanced Diploma.
View the full syllabus at: www.ics.org.uk/learning/syllabus

To discuss the programmes or find out how the Institute’s range

of qualifications can help you and your organisation:
email [email protected] or call +44 (0)20 73579722
to speak to one of our education advisors today www.ics.org.uk
INTER NAT IONAL 26 BRANCHES, 26 TEACHING CENTRES
N ETWO R K AND 100+ EXAM CENTRES WORLDWIDE

ADVANCED DIPLOMA in
LINER TRADES
Recognised shipping industry qualifications for individuals and organisations

Qualifications from the INDIVIDUALS C O M PA N I E S

recognised professional body for Give your career a boost by Develop key knowledge, skills
the shipping industry worldwide. undertaking professional and behaviours of personnel and
development and gaining a benefit from a quality development
RECOGNISED recognised qualification. programme for new starters.
Gain an international
professional qualification.

T RU S T E D
Offered by the royal charter professional
body established over 100 years ago.

R E L E VA N T
Syllabus and content led by practitioners.

F L E X I B L E D E L I V E RY
Options for self-study; local teaching
centre; part-time tutored distance
learning; bespoke corporate delivery.

COST-EFFECTIVE ACCESS
100+ international exam centres. Not-for-profit
organisation with the most competitive price of entry
worldwide. Reduce costs and time away from work.

ADVANCED A stepping stone to full professional qualification ideal for

D I P LOMA those with existing industry knowledge

TO R E G I S T E R V I S I T www.shipbrokers.org

E N R O L O R S P E A K T O A N A D V I S O R T O D AY www.ics.org.uk
T: +44 (0) 20 7357 9722 | E: [email protected]
ADVANCED DIPLOMA in
LINER TRADES

Syllabus
SHIPPING BUSINESS Further subjects and
The shipping business entity qualifications available
Shipping business sectors
F O U N D AT I O N D I P L O M A
Business ethics
Geography of trade Ideal for new entrants or those wishing
to pursue a career in liner trades.
International trade and finance
Business communications PROFESSIONAL QUALIFYING EXAMS (PQE)
Shipping organisations – their role and contribution
While the Diplomas are recognised qualifications in
their own right, they also carry credit towards the
LINER TRADES
professional qualifying examinations (PQE) of the Institute
Basic definitions and principles in the liner trades syllabus with 16 subjects to choose and enrich your
knowledge and skills and further enhance your career.
The ships
Port terminals and cargo handling
Liner shipping organisation and management
Supported learning
Containerisation, intermodal transport and logistics
Gain additional support for your learning
Forms of co-operation in the liner industry
through networking, mentoring and branch
Bills of lading and other documents events including free revision evenings and
options to attend Institute PREP events.
Tarriff construction, pricing and agreements
Legal aspects of liner trades
Business issues in the liner trades
Talk to us about designing your
own company specific qualification
Both subject exams must be passed during the same exam session in with co-branded certification.
order to qualify for the Advanced Diploma.
View the full syllabus at: www.ics.org.uk/learning/syllabus

To discuss the programmes or find out how the Institute’s range

of qualifications can help you and your organisation:
email [email protected] or call +44 (0)20 73579722
to speak to one of our education advisors today www.ics.org.uk
INTER NAT IONAL 26 BRANCHES, 26 TEACHING CENTRES
N ETWO R K AND 100+ EXAM CENTRES WORLDWIDE

ADVANCED DIPLOMA in
PORT AGENCY
Recognised shipping industry qualifications for individuals and organisations

Qualifications from the INDIVIDUALS C O M PA N I E S

recognised professional body for Give your career a boost by Develop key knowledge, skills
the shipping industry worldwide. undertaking professional and behaviours of personnel and
development and gaining a benefit from a quality development
RECOGNISED recognised qualification. programme for new starters.
Gain an international
professional qualification.

T RU S T E D
Offered by the royal charter professional
body established over 100 years ago.

R E L E VA N T
Syllabus and content led by practitioners.

F L E X I B L E D E L I V E RY
Options for self-study; local teaching
centre; part-time tutored distance
learning; bespoke corporate delivery.

COST-EFFECTIVE ACCESS
100+ international exam centres. Not-for-profit
organisation with the most competitive price of entry
worldwide. Reduce costs and time away from work.

ADVANCED A stepping stone to full professional qualification ideal for

D I P LOMA those with existing industry knowledge

TO R E G I S T E R V I S I T www.shipbrokers.org

E N R O L O R S P E A K T O A N A D V I S O R T O D AY www.ics.org.uk
T: +44 (0) 20 7357 9722 | E: [email protected]
ADVANCED DIPLOMA in
PORT AGENCY

Syllabus
SHIPPING BUSINESS Further subjects and
The shipping business entity qualifications available
Shipping business sectors
F O U N D AT I O N D I P L O M A
Business ethics
Geography of trade Ideal for new entrants or those wishing
to pursue a career in port agency.
International trade and finance
Business communications PROFESSIONAL QUALIFYING EXAMS (PQE)
Shipping organisations – their role and contribution
While the Diplomas are recognised qualifications in
their own right, they also carry credit towards the
P O RT AG E N C Y
professional qualifying examinations (PQE) of the Institute
Ships syllabus with 16 subjects to choose and enrich your
knowledge and skills and further enhance your career.
Cargoes and trade routes
Registration, classification and surveys
Port Agency operations
Supported learning
Ship documentation
Gain additional support for your learning
Charter parties
through networking, mentoring and branch
Port working documentation events including free revision evenings and
options to attend Institute PREP events.
Cargo documentation
Legal aspects of Port Agency

Talk to us about designing your

own company specific qualification
Both subject exams must be passed during the same exam session in with co-branded certification.
order to qualify for the Advanced Diploma.
View the full syllabus at: www.ics.org.uk/learning/syllabus

To discuss the programmes or find out how the Institute’s range

of qualifications can help you and your organisation:
email [email protected] or call +44 (0)20 73579722
to speak to one of our education advisors today www.ics.org.uk
INTER NAT IONAL 26 BRANCHES, 26 TEACHING CENTRES
N ETWO R K AND 100+ EXAM CENTRES WORLDWIDE

ADVANCED DIPLOMA in
LOGISTICS AND MULTI-
MODAL TRANSPORT
Recognised shipping industry qualifications for individuals and organisations

Qualifications from the INDIVIDUALS C O M PA N I E S

recognised professional body for Give your career a boost by Develop key knowledge, skills
the shipping industry worldwide. undertaking professional and behaviours of personnel and
development and gaining a benefit from a quality development
RECOGNISED recognised qualification. programme for new starters.
Gain an international
professional qualification.

T RU S T E D
Offered by the royal charter professional
body established over 100 years ago.

R E L E VA N T
Syllabus and content led by practitioners.

F L E X I B L E D E L I V E RY
Options for self-study; local teaching
centre; part-time tutored distance
learning; bespoke corporate delivery.

COST-EFFECTIVE ACCESS
100+ international exam centres. Not-for-profit
organisation with the most competitive price of entry
worldwide. Reduce costs and time away from work.

ADVANCED A stepping stone to full professional qualification ideal for

D I P LOMA those with existing industry knowledge

TO R E G I S T E R V I S I T www.shipbrokers.org

E N R O L O R S P E A K T O A N A D V I S O R T O D AY www.ics.org.uk
T: +44 (0) 20 7357 9722 | E: [email protected]
ADVANCED DIPLOMA in
LOGISTICS AND MULTI-
MODAL TRANSPORT

Syllabus
SHIPPING BUSINESS Further subjects and
The shipping business entity qualifications available
Shipping business sectors
F O U N D AT I O N D I P L O M A
Business ethics
Geography of trade Ideal for new entrants or those wishing
to pursue a career in logistics and multi-modal transport.
International trade and finance
Business communications PROFESSIONAL QUALIFYING EXAMS (PQE)
Shipping organisations – their role and contribution
While the Diplomas are recognised qualifications in
their own right, they also carry credit towards the
L O G I S T I C S A N D M U LT I - M O D A L T R A N S P O R T
professional qualifying examinations (PQE) of the Institute
International distribution syllabus with 16 subjects to choose and enrich your
knowledge and skills and further enhance your career.
Physical operation
Trade routes
The practitioners
Supported learning
Through transport pricing
Gain additional support for your learning
Inventory management
through networking, mentoring and branch
Sale contracts and documentation events including free revision evenings and
options to attend Institute PREP events.
Conventions relating to multi-modal transport
Regulation
Sales and marketing
Talk to us about designing your
own company specific qualification
Both subject exams must be passed during the same exam session in with co-branded certification.
order to qualify for the Advanced Diploma.
View the full syllabus at: www.ics.org.uk/learning/syllabus

To discuss the programmes or find out how the Institute’s range

of qualifications can help you and your organisation:
email [email protected] or call +44 (0)20 73579722
to speak to one of our education advisors today www.ics.org.uk
INTER NAT IONAL 26 BRANCHES, 26 TEACHING CENTRES
N ETWO R K AND 100+ EXAM CENTRES WORLDWIDE

ADVANCED DIPLOMA in
PORT AND TERMINAL
MANAGEMENT
Recognised shipping industry qualifications for individuals and organisations

Qualifications from the INDIVIDUALS C O M PA N I E S

recognised professional body for Give your career a boost by Develop key knowledge, skills
the shipping industry worldwide. undertaking professional and behaviours of personnel and
development and gaining a benefit from a quality development
RECOGNISED recognised qualification. programme for new starters.
Gain an international
professional qualification.

T RU S T E D
Offered by the royal charter professional
body established over 100 years ago.

R E L E VA N T
Syllabus and content led by practitioners.

F L E X I B L E D E L I V E RY
Options for self-study; local teaching
centre; part-time tutored distance
learning; bespoke corporate delivery.

COST-EFFECTIVE ACCESS
100+ international exam centres. Not-for-profit
organisation with the most competitive price of entry
worldwide. Reduce costs and time away from work.

ADVANCED A stepping stone to full professional qualification ideal for

D I P LOMA those with existing industry knowledge

TO R E G I S T E R V I S I T www.shipbrokers.org

E N R O L O R S P E A K T O A N A D V I S O R T O D AY www.ics.org.uk
T: +44 (0) 20 7357 9722 | E: [email protected]
ADVANCED DIPLOMA in
PORT AND TERMINAL
MANAGEMENT

Syllabus
SHIPPING BUSINESS
Further subjects and
The shipping business entity
qualifications available
Shipping business sectors
Business ethics F O U N D AT I O N D I P L O M A

Geography of trade Ideal for new entrants or those wishing

International trade and finance to pursue a career in port and terminal management.
Business communications
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFYING EXAMS (PQE)
Shipping organisations – their role and contribution
While the Diplomas are recognised qualifications in
P O RT A N D T E R M I N A L M A N AG E M E N T their own right, they also carry credit towards the
professional qualifying examinations (PQE) of the Institute
Aim syllabus with 16 subjects to choose and enrich your
Ports and their functions knowledge and skills and further enhance your career.

Ships and cargoes

Port management
Port competition and marketing Supported learning
Port pricing Gain additional support for your learning
through networking, mentoring and branch
Legal aspects of port management
events including free revision evenings and
Port planning options to attend Institute PREP events.
Port finance
Port equipment
Port ownership Talk to us about designing your
own company specific qualification
Both subject exams must be passed during the same exam session in with co-branded certification.
order to qualify for the Advanced Diploma.
View the full syllabus at: www.ics.org.uk/learning/syllabus

To discuss the programmes or find out how the Institute’s range

of qualifications can help you and your organisation:
email [email protected] or call +44 (0)20 73579722
to speak to one of our education advisors today www.ics.org.uk
INTER NAT IONAL 26 BRANCHES, 26 TEACHING CENTRES
N ETWO R K AND 100+ EXAM CENTRES WORLDWIDE

ADVANCED DIPLOMA in
OFFSHORE SUPPORT
INDUSTRY
Recognised shipping industry qualifications for individuals and organisations

Qualifications from the INDIVIDUALS C O M PA N I E S

recognised professional body for Give your career a boost by Develop key knowledge, skills
the shipping industry worldwide. undertaking professional and behaviours of personnel and
development and gaining a benefit from a quality development
RECOGNISED recognised qualification. programme for new starters.
Gain an international
professional qualification.

T RU S T E D
Offered by the royal charter professional
body established over 100 years ago.

R E L E VA N T
Syllabus and content led by practitioners.

F L E X I B L E D E L I V E RY
Options for self-study; local teaching
centre; part-time tutored distance
learning; bespoke corporate delivery.

COST-EFFECTIVE ACCESS
100+ international exam centres. Not-for-profit
organisation with the most competitive price of entry
worldwide. Reduce costs and time away from work.

ADVANCED A stepping stone to full professional qualification ideal for

D I P LOMA those with existing industry knowledge

TO R E G I S T E R V I S I T www.shipbrokers.org

E N R O L O R S P E A K T O A N A D V I S O R T O D AY www.ics.org.uk
T: +44 (0) 20 7357 9722 | E: [email protected]
ADVANCED DIPLOMA in
OFFSHORE SUPPORT INDUSTRY

Syllabus
SHIPPING BUSINESS
Further subjects and
The shipping business entity
qualifications available
Shipping business sectors
Business ethics F O U N D AT I O N D I P L O M A

Geography of trade Ideal for new entrants or those wishing

International trade and finance to pursue a career in offshore support industry.

Business communications
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFYING EXAMS (PQE)
Shipping organisations – their role and contribution
While the Diplomas are recognised qualifications in
O F F S H O R E S U P P O RT I N D U S T RY their own right, they also carry credit towards the
professional qualifying examinations (PQE) of the Institute
Aim syllabus with 16 subjects to choose and enrich your
Vessels knowledge and skills and further enhance your career.

Oil and gas business

World regional markets
Chartering markets Supported learning
Workscopes Gain additional support for your learning
through networking, mentoring and branch
Offshore construction
events including free revision evenings and
Contracts and commercial aspects options to attend Institute PREP events.
HSE and security
OSV management and operations
General Talk to us about designing your
own company specific qualification
Both subject exams must be passed during the same exam session in with co-branded certification.
order to qualify for the Advanced Diploma.
View the full syllabus at: www.ics.org.uk/learning/syllabus

To discuss the programmes or find out how the Institute’s range

of qualifications can help you and your organisation:
email [email protected] or call +44 (0)20 73579722
to speak to one of our education advisors today www.ics.org.uk
INTER NAT IONAL 26 BRANCHES, 26 TEACHING CENTRES
N ETWO R K AND 100+ EXAM CENTRES WORLDWIDE

ADVANCED DIPLOMA in
SHIPPING LAW
Recognised shipping industry qualifications for individuals and organisations

Qualifications from the INDIVIDUALS C O M PA N I E S

recognised professional body for Give your career a boost by Develop key knowledge, skills
the shipping industry worldwide. undertaking professional and behaviours of personnel and
development and gaining a benefit from a quality development
RECOGNISED recognised qualification. programme for new starters.
Gain an international
professional qualification.

T RU S T E D
Offered by the royal charter professional
body established over 100 years ago.

R E L E VA N T
Syllabus and content led by practitioners.

F L E X I B L E D E L I V E RY
Options for self-study; local teaching
centre; part-time tutored distance
learning; bespoke corporate delivery.

COST-EFFECTIVE ACCESS
100+ international exam centres. Not-for-profit
organisation with the most competitive price of entry
worldwide. Reduce costs and time away from work.

ADVANCED A stepping stone to full professional qualification ideal for

D I P LOMA those with existing industry knowledge

TO R E G I S T E R V I S I T www.shipbrokers.org

E N R O L O R S P E A K T O A N A D V I S O R T O D AY www.ics.org.uk
T: +44 (0) 20 7357 9722 | E: [email protected]
ADVANCED DIPLOMA in
SHIPPING LAW

Syllabus
SHIPPING BUSINESS Further subjects and
The shipping business entity qualifications available
Shipping business sectors
F O U N D AT I O N D I P L O M A
Business ethics
Geography of trade Ideal for new entrants or those wishing
to pursue a career in shipping law.
International trade and finance
Business communications PROFESSIONAL QUALIFYING EXAMS (PQE)
Shipping organisations – their role and contribution
While the Diplomas are recognised qualifications in
their own right, they also carry credit towards the
S H I P P I N G LAW
professional qualifying examinations (PQE) of the Institute
Ship ownership and admiralty jurisdiction syllabus with 16 subjects to choose and enrich your
knowledge and skills and further enhance your career.
Legal aspects of charter parties
Legal aspects of bills of lading
Conventions on carriage of goods by sea
Supported learning
General average, salvage and towage
Gain additional support for your learning
Collision
through networking, mentoring and branch
Polution and the environment events including free revision evenings and
options to attend Institute PREP events.
Shipowners’ limitation of liability and passengers
Dispute resolution

Talk to us about designing your

own company specific qualification
Both subject exams must be passed during the same exam session in with co-branded certification.
order to qualify for the Advanced Diploma.
View the full syllabus at: www.ics.org.uk/learning/syllabus

To discuss the programmes or find out how the Institute’s range

of qualifications can help you and your organisation:
email [email protected] or call +44 (0)20 73579722
to speak to one of our education advisors today www.ics.org.uk
INTER NAT IONAL 26 BRANCHES, 26 TEACHING CENTRES
N ETWO R K AND 100+ EXAM CENTRES WORLDWIDE

ADVANCED DIPLOMA in
MARINE INSURANCE
Recognised shipping industry qualifications for individuals and organisations

Qualifications from the INDIVIDUALS C O M PA N I E S

recognised professional body for Give your career a boost by Develop key knowledge, skills
the shipping industry worldwide. undertaking professional and behaviours of personnel and
development and gaining a benefit from a quality development
RECOGNISED recognised qualification. programme for new starters.
Gain an international
professional qualification.

T RU S T E D
Offered by the royal charter professional
body established over 100 years ago.

R E L E VA N T
Syllabus and content led by practitioners.

F L E X I B L E D E L I V E RY
Options for self-study; local teaching
centre; part-time tutored distance
learning; bespoke corporate delivery.

COST-EFFECTIVE ACCESS
100+ international exam centres. Not-for-profit
organisation with the most competitive price of entry
worldwide. Reduce costs and time away from work.

ADVANCED A stepping stone to full professional qualification ideal for

D I P LOMA those with existing industry knowledge

TO R E G I S T E R V I S I T www.shipbrokers.org

E N R O L O R S P E A K T O A N A D V I S O R T O D AY www.ics.org.uk
T: +44 (0) 20 7357 9722 | E: [email protected]
ADVANCED DIPLOMA in
MARINE INSURANCE

Syllabus
SHIPPING BUSINESS Further subjects and
The shipping business entity qualifications available
Shipping business sectors
F O U N D AT I O N D I P L O M A
Business ethics
Geography of trade Ideal for new entrants or those wishing
to pursue a career in marine insurance.
International trade and finance
Business communications PROFESSIONAL QUALIFYING EXAMS (PQE)
Shipping organisations – their role and contribution
While the Diplomas are recognised qualifications in
their own right, they also carry credit towards the
MARINE INSURANCE
professional qualifying examinations (PQE) of the Institute
Shipowners, operators and managers syllabus with 16 subjects to choose and enrich your
knowledge and skills and further enhance your career.
The principles of marine insurance
The practice of marine insurance
Claims
Supported learning
General average
Gain additional support for your learning
through networking, mentoring and branch
events including free revision evenings and
options to attend Institute PREP events.

Talk to us about designing your

own company specific qualification
Both subject exams must be passed during the same exam session in with co-branded certification.
order to qualify for the Advanced Diploma.
View the full syllabus at: www.ics.org.uk/learning/syllabus

To discuss the programmes or find out how the Institute’s range

of qualifications can help you and your organisation:
email [email protected] or call +44 (0)20 73579722
to speak to one of our education advisors today www.ics.org.uk
INTER NAT IONAL 26 BRANCHES, 26 TEACHING CENTRES
N ETWO R K AND 100+ EXAM CENTRES WORLDWIDE

ADVANCED DIPLOMA in
SHIPPING FINANCE
Recognised shipping industry qualifications for individuals and organisations

Qualifications from the INDIVIDUALS C O M PA N I E S

recognised professional body for Give your career a boost by Develop key knowledge, skills
the shipping industry worldwide. undertaking professional and behaviours of personnel and
development and gaining a benefit from a quality development
RECOGNISED recognised qualification. programme for new starters.
Gain an international
professional qualification.

T RU S T E D
Offered by the royal charter professional
body established over 100 years ago.

R E L E VA N T
Syllabus and content led by practitioners.

F L E X I B L E D E L I V E RY
Options for self-study; local teaching
centre; part-time tutored distance
learning; bespoke corporate delivery.

COST-EFFECTIVE ACCESS
100+ international exam centres. Not-for-profit
organisation with the most competitive price of entry
worldwide. Reduce costs and time away from work.

ADVANCED A stepping stone to full professional qualification ideal for

D I P LOMA those with existing industry knowledge

TO R E G I S T E R V I S I T www.shipbrokers.org

E N R O L O R S P E A K T O A N A D V I S O R T O D AY www.ics.org.uk
T: +44 (0) 20 7357 9722 | E: [email protected]
ADVANCED DIPLOMA in
SHIPPING FINANCE

Syllabus
SHIPPING BUSINESS

The shipping business entity Further subjects and

Shipping business sectors qualifications available
Business ethics
F O U N D AT I O N D I P L O M A
Geography of trade
International trade and finance Ideal for new entrants or those wishing
to pursue a career in shipping finance.
Business communications
Shipping organisations – their role and contribution PROFESSIONAL QUALIFYING EXAMS (PQE)

SHIPPING FINANCE While the Diplomas are recognised qualifications in

their own right, they also carry credit towards the
The nature of the shipping business professional qualifying examinations (PQE) of the Institute
The current status of the ship finance market syllabus with 16 subjects to choose and enrich your
knowledge and skills and further enhance your career.
The lender’s perspective in the ship financing decision
Equity as a source of finance in the shipping business
Debt financing and the bond markets
Supported learning
Alternative sources of ship finance
Types of loans used in shipping finance Gain additional support for your learning
through networking, mentoring and branch
Securitisation events including free revision evenings and
KS and KG ship financing options to attend Institute PREP events.

Significance of the debt-equity structure for a shipping company

Islamic finance in shipping
Talk to us about designing your
Legal issues in shipping finance
own company specific qualification
Both subject exams must be passed during the same exam session in with co-branded certification.
order to qualify for the Advanced Diploma.
View the full syllabus at: www.ics.org.uk/learning/syllabus

To discuss the programmes or find out how the Institute’s range

of qualifications can help you and your organisation:
email [email protected] or call +44 (0)20 73579722
to speak to one of our education advisors today www.ics.org.uk
INTER NAT IONAL 26 BRANCHES, 26 TEACHING CENTRES
N ETWO R K AND 100+ EXAM CENTRES WORLDWIDE

ADVANCED DIPLOMA in
ECONOMICS OF SEA
TRANSPORT AND
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Recognised shipping industry qualifications for individuals and organisations

Qualifications from the INDIVIDUALS C O M PA N I E S

recognised professional body for Give your career a boost by Develop key knowledge, skills
the shipping industry worldwide. undertaking professional and behaviours of personnel and
development and gaining a benefit from a quality development
RECOGNISED recognised qualification. programme for new starters.
Gain an international
professional qualification.

T RU S T E D
Offered by the royal charter professional
body established over 100 years ago.

R E L E VA N T
Syllabus and content led by practitioners.

F L E X I B L E D E L I V E RY
Options for self-study; local teaching
centre; part-time tutored distance
learning; bespoke corporate delivery.

COST-EFFECTIVE ACCESS
100+ international exam centres. Not-for-profit
organisation with the most competitive price of entry
worldwide. Reduce costs and time away from work.

ADVANCED A stepping stone to full professional qualification ideal for

D I P LOMA those with existing industry knowledge

TO R E G I S T E R V I S I T www.shipbrokers.org

E N R O L O R S P E A K T O A N A D V I S O R T O D AY www.ics.org.uk
T: +44 (0) 20 7357 9722 | E: [email protected]
ADVANCED DIPLOMA in
ECONOMICS OF SEA TRANSPORT
AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Syllabus
SHIPPING BUSINESS
Further subjects and
The shipping business entity qualifications available
Shipping business sectors
Business ethics F O U N D AT I O N D I P L O M A

Geography of trade Ideal for new entrants or those wishing to pursue a career
International trade and finance in economics of sea transport and international trade.

Business communications
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFYING EXAMS (PQE)
Shipping organisations – their role and contribution
While the Diplomas are recognised qualifications in
E C O N O M I C S O F S E A T R A N S P O RT their own right, they also carry credit towards the
A N D I N T E R N AT I O N A L T R A D E professional qualifying examinations (PQE) of the Institute
syllabus with 16 subjects to choose and enrich your
Basic economic concepts knowledge and skills and further enhance your career.
The demand for shipping
The supply of shipping
Cost analysis and economies of scale Supported learning
Competitive markets – tramps Gain additional support for your learning
Competitive markets – tankers through networking, mentoring and branch
events including free revision evenings and
Liner trades – oligopoly and the competitive market options to attend Institute PREP events.
Ports, canals and waterways
Shipping and international trade
Exchange rates and balance of payments Talk to us about designing your
own company specific qualification
Both subject exams must be passed during the same exam session in with co-branded certification.
order to qualify for the Advanced Diploma.
View the full syllabus at: www.ics.org.uk/learning/syllabus

To discuss the programmes or find out how the Institute’s range

of qualifications can help you and your organisation:
email [email protected] or call +44 (0)20 73579722
to speak to one of our education advisors today www.ics.org.uk
INTER NAT IONAL 26 BRANCHES, 26 TEACHING CENTRES
N ETWO R K AND 100+ EXAM CENTRES WORLDWIDE

ADVANCED DIPLOMA in
LEGAL PRINCIPLES IN
SHIPPING BUSINESS
Recognised shipping industry qualifications for individuals and organisations

Qualifications from the INDIVIDUALS C O M PA N I E S

recognised professional body for Give your career a boost by Develop key knowledge, skills
the shipping industry worldwide. undertaking professional and behaviours of personnel and
development and gaining a benefit from a quality development
RECOGNISED recognised qualification. programme for new starters.
Gain an international
professional qualification.

T RU S T E D
Offered by the royal charter professional
body established over 100 years ago.

R E L E VA N T
Syllabus and content led by practitioners.

F L E X I B L E D E L I V E RY
Options for self-study; local teaching
centre; part-time tutored distance
learning; bespoke corporate delivery.

COST-EFFECTIVE ACCESS
100+ international exam centres. Not-for-profit
organisation with the most competitive price of entry
worldwide. Reduce costs and time away from work.

ADVANCED A stepping stone to full professional qualification ideal for

D I P LOMA those with existing industry knowledge

TO R E G I S T E R V I S I T www.shipbrokers.org

E N R O L O R S P E A K T O A N A D V I S O R T O D AY www.ics.org.uk
T: +44 (0) 20 7357 9722 | E: [email protected]
ADVANCED DIPLOMA in
LEGAL PRINCIPLES IN
SHIPPING BUSINESS

Syllabus
SHIPPING BUSINESS Further subjects and
The shipping business entity qualifications available
Shipping business sectors
F O U N D AT I O N D I P L O M A
Business ethics
Geography of trade Ideal for new entrants or those wishing
to pursue a career in legal principles in shipping business.
International trade and finance
Business communications PROFESSIONAL QUALIFYING EXAMS (PQE)
Shipping organisations – their role and contribution
While the Diplomas are recognised qualifications in
their own right, they also carry credit towards the
LEGAL PRINCIPLES IN SHIPPING BUSINESS
professional qualifying examinations (PQE) of the Institute
Introduction to the law syllabus with 16 subjects to choose and enrich your
knowledge and skills and further enhance your career.
Contract
Tort
Agency
Supported learning
Voyage charterparties
Gain additional support for your learning
Bills of lading
through networking, mentoring and branch
Law and the carriage of goods by sea events including free revision evenings and
options to attend Institute PREP events.
Common areas of dispute and dispute resolution
Other international conventions and general average

Talk to us about designing your

own company specific qualification
Both subject exams must be passed during the same exam session in with co-branded certification.
order to qualify for the Advanced Diploma.
View the full syllabus at: www.ics.org.uk/learning/syllabus

To discuss the programmes or find out how the Institute’s range

of qualifications can help you and your organisation:
email [email protected] or call +44 (0)20 73579722
to speak to one of our education advisors today www.ics.org.uk