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FIATA Diploma in Freight Forwarding

FIATA Diploma in Freight Forwarding This programme has been created by Freight Forwarders for the Freight Forwarding industry and covers the cornerstones of Freight Forwarding through a combination of academic learning and a mixture of practical and theoretical assignments for completion on a monthly basis.

Aim: The aim of this programme is to produce knowledgeable and competent Freight Forwarding Operators that can then function across the key departments of Freight Forwarding service provider businesses.

Learning Outcomes: • A solid foundation in operational

requirements for International Cargo transport by Land, Sea and Air

• Knowledge of contractual responsibilities in International Trade including full training on Incoterms 2020

• Knowledge of Customs Clearance process including classification of goods and Duty & VAT Calculations

• Practical experience with key documentation used in Freight Forwarding offices

• An understanding of Insurance requirements and responsibilities for the Shipper and Freight Forwarder

• Awareness of the process and considerations needed for the transport of Dangerous Goods via all Modes of Transport

• Firm knowledge of the end to end process for International Cargo Transport

• Confidence with handling Customer queries and International Shipments

• An understanding of Carriers’ Quotations and ability to accurately quote the Customer for all Modes of Transport.

Course Format: Over a ten-month period (September – June), students are posted 10 printed training manuals on different topics of Freight Forwarding (Air Freight, Sea Freight, Customs Clearance, Insurance etc.) and are given between 3 – 4 weeks to study each module. Study aids in the form of online webinars made available each month and Participants are continuously assessed via monthly assignments and online multiple-choice tests. Over 300 minutes of learning is available to view on demand and is released on a phased basis during individual modules.

Course Content: There are 10 modules comprising this Diploma:

• Freight Forwarding

• Sea Freight

• Air Freight

• Road Transport

• Multi-Modal Transport

• Customs Clearance

• Logistics

• Insurance

• Dangerous Goods

• Information & Communication Technologies

Each module covers an academic overview of the topic, educating students of the rules and regulations governing that topic. Practical elements are also incorporated specific to each module in the form of document completion or similar work to be completed as part of an assignment per month. This includes completion of Bills of Lading for an export LCL shipment under Letter of Credit and Sea Freight calculations for both LCL and FCL shipments during Sea Freight, Classification of Goods and Import Duty & VAT calculations during Customs Clearance and similar for each module.

Duration: 1 Year (September to June).

Subsidised Cost: €1,450

FIATA Diploma in Freight Forwarding2020 – 2021 Programme Schedule

Wednesday 26th August 2020Registration Evening (Dublin Location)

Freight Forwarding Notes distributed

Week commencing 7th September 2020 Webinars for Freight Forwarding issued

Tuesday 22nd September 2020Online Test for Freight Forwarding Module

Sea Freight Notes posted out

Week commencing 5th October 2020 Webinars for Sea Freight issued

Tuesday 20th October 2020Online Test for Sea Freight Module

Air Freight Notes posted out

Monday 2nd November 2020 Webinars for Air Freight issued

Tuesday 17th November 2020Online test for Air Freight

Road Transport Notes posted out

Week commencing 30th November 2020 Webinars for Road Transport issued

Tuesday 15th December 2020Online test for Road Transport

Multi-Modal Notes posted out

CHRISTMAS BREAK

Tuesday 12th January 2021Online Test for Multi-Modal

Customs Clearance Notes posted out

Week commencing 25th January 2021 Webinars for Customs issued

Tuesday 9th February 2021Online Test for Customs

Logistics Notes posted out

Week commencing 22nd February 2021 Webinars for Logistics issued

Tuesday 9th March 2021Online Test for Logistics

Insurance Notes posted out

Week commencing 22nd March 2021 Webinars for Insurance issued

Tuesday 6th April 2021Online Test for Insurance

Dangerous Goods Notes posted out

Week commencing 19th April 2021 Webinars for Dangerous Goods issued

Tuesday 4th May 2021Online Test for Dangerous Goods

ICT Notes posted out

Week commencing 10th May 2021 Webinars for ICT issued

Tuesday 25th May 2021 Online Test for ICT

4 WEEK GAP

Tuesday 29th June 2021 Final Examination – Afternoon session

Irish International Freight Association

“I chose the Freight Forwarding Diploma as I am interested in international transportation, however, even if I am working in the related industry I felt that I needed education in this area to be able to plan my career and know more about industry and different directions to grow.

I was pretty committed to this course. I planned to do it 2 years prior. I dedicated a year of most of my time to take as much from this course as possible. This is an internationally recognised Diploma, and is surprisingly inexpensive given the quality of content and the accreditation itself. I chose it as it offers working knowledge into different modes, international legislation, conventions which otherwise is difficult to find on your own, online. It’s a very condensed and fast-paced distance learning course. We had multiple-choice tests and small practical projects at 4-week intervals, and I feel like after finishing it that it gave me the same amount of knowledge or more than the full-time bachelors degree which I completed a few years previous.

I am already using the knowledge from this course in my work and it makes me more professional and confident about it. I would recommend this course to anyone involved in shipping or logistics in any way shape or form as it offers a complete understanding of the processes involved start to finish. It will give you a broad understanding of the freight industry and open doors to a lot of different career paths that you may have never considered.”

Agnieszka Labocha private enrolment, currently working in the Logistics sector

“The IIFA FIATA Diploma in Freight Forwarding is one of the best courses I have ever undertaken. I cannot recommend the course highly enough, especially for anyone wishing to get a start in the industry or just looking to improve on their general industry knowledge. The course covers all aspects of our industry in sufficient detail to give participants a higher level of confidence when advising their clients and managing those complex shipments and operation issues we encounter from time to time.

The modules on Customs, Dangerous Goods and Insurance were of particular interest in that regard. Our clients rely on our guidance and expertise as Freight Forwarders to protect their cargo interests, having the knowledge to advise them correctly is critical to service delivery and Client retention. In my opinion, this course, delivered professionally by the IIFA on behalf of FIATA, establishes a high standard for our industry worldwide.”

Conor Ward Wells Cargo Logistics Ltd.

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