Study online with the ICS Online Academy
Our Online Academy offers a broad range of study programmes in
preparation for Institute examinations leading to recognised shipping
industry qualifications. The academy is available to all students
worldwide, taught by expert-tutors who have significant industry
experience.
Each subject is taught every second week and covered over
several classes from January - May each academic year. All classes
are recorded and stored on our online-platform, giving you to the
flexibility to fit your studies around your busy schedule wherever
you are located globally.
Academy students will be able to enrol for all 28 Institute
Diploma's (including all 16 PQE subjects).
*New classes available*: For November 2025
examinations
For the first time, we are holding multiple Online Academy
classes at different times for a selection of
subjects to support our students studying worldwide. These
classes are for those looking specifically to complete their exams
in November 2025.
All classes will be recorded therefore any classes students
miss, they can catch up on-demand.
Please note, students will only be able to select an exam
centre from our standard list for November examinations.
| Subject |
Dates |
Times (UK) |
| Introduction to Shipping |
18 June - 15 October |
07:30 & 17:30 |
| Shipping Business |
3 June - 14 October |
12:00 |
| Dry Cargo Chartering |
10 June - 21 October |
12:00 |
| Tanker Chartering |
12 June - 23 October |
12:00 |
| Port Agency |
11 June - 22 October |
07:30 & 17:30 |
Our 2025/2026 academic year will open on 17 June 2025:
You can register at any time and start your exam revision before
our live classes for all subjects resume in
January 2026 for students sitting their examinations in May
2026.
We encourage you to register as soon as possible to give
yourself more time to revise for your exams. You can find our
registration form linked below.
>Learn more about the subjects and
qualifications offered by the Online Academy.
How to register:
Please download and complete our registration form: (Form to go
live by tuesday 22nd April)
Email your completed form to shipping-school@ics.org.uk
What's included?
| 12 live classes and tutorials |
Text book and course materials |
10 Assignment assessments |
Dedicated tutor |
| Masterclass & Workshop |
Student registration &
Examination fee
|
Mock Exams |
Professional certification |
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For further information on our qualifications, please read our
blog or speak to one of our educational advisors at
shipping-school@ics.org.uk | +44(0)207 357 9722
