Diploma in Clearing and Forwarding

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

This course is designed to give you the knowledge and skills that are needed in order to join the Freight Forwarding industry. This includes training on how to handle shipments, documentation requirements, customs regulations, international treaties as well as other responsibilities related with clearing and forwarding. Upon completion of this diploma program students will have the confidence to apply for positions in this industry.

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Clearing and Forwarding Diploma course

Course Duration

Online Part Time - 6 and a half months

Online Full Time - 6 weeks

Recommended Study Time

Part Time Studies - 3 to 4 hours per week

Full Time Studies - 12 to 16 hours per week

Course Structure

Study Plan and Assessments

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

Final exam at the end of your course

One assignment at the end of your course

Who should take this course

This course is designed for individuals seeking to expand or establish their freight forwarding knowledge and skills.

Ideally, it’s suited to individuals who are new to the industry or in the industry and what to certify their knowledge.

This course is also applicable to business owners or entrepreneurs who want to increase their knowledge in freight forwarding.

This course is for you if you want to

1. ADVANCE YOUR SKILLS

Establish or expand your freight forwarding competencies and gain a competitive advantage by completing this diploma course.

2. IMPROVE PROCESSES

Optimise your business performance with a holistic understanding of freight forwarding and the transport industry.

3. VALIDATE YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Earn a diploma of completion as powerful proof of your skills in freight forwarding management.

How you will learn

Every course is broken down into manageable, weekly PDF downloadable modules, designed to accelerate your learning process:

Work through your downloadable PDF material (we do not offer video tutorials)

Apply what you learn each week to an online timed exam which counts towards your final mark

Learner Support

Personal e-Tutor - all communication with your e-Tutor will be done via email.

Downloadable Personal Course Plan

Past Exam Papers – (except the Terminology or Foundation Courses).

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 Diploma course you will be sent an e-Diploma Certificate via email.

Should you wish to receive an original Diploma there is an additional production cost of usd40 which you may request and make payment at the end of your course.

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

• Apply for a position in the Freight Forwarding industry
• Be eligible for advancement within your company
• Be confident that you are professionally trained and equipped for the Freight Forwarding 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