Step 2 - Choose your qualification

We offer 3 levels of qualifications: our Foundation Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Professional Qualifying Examinations (PQE).

1. Foundation Diploma: Mandatory subject - Introduction to Shipping plus one other subject from Group 1 or Group 2*
   
   
2. Advanced Diploma: Mandatory subject - Shipping Business plus one other subject from Group 1 (except Introduction to Shipping) or Group 2
   
   
3. Professional Qualifying Examinations (PQE) - Mandatory subjects - Introduction to Shipping, Legal Principles in Shipping Business, Economics of Sea Transport & International Trade and Shipping Business plus three subjects of your choice from Group 2.

Which subjects fall into Groups 1 and 2 are explained here

You may be eligible for an exemption from some of our examination's dependant on your professional experience or academic qualifications. Read more on exemptions.

To sit an exam with the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers during the 2024/2025 academic year, you will need to register as a student. This can be done after the academic year opens online at https://shipbrokers.org/.