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Foundation Diploma, you must select Introduction to Shipping + 1 other course of your choice.The fee per subject is £1,245.00 and includes the annual student registration fee (£149), exam entry fee (£189), course book and postage, admittance to the ICS Online Academy for the November 2026 examination sessions, including access to all online learning materials and resources, live lectures attendance, tuition, assignment marking and mock examination.

Any additional subjects are priced at £1,145.00 per subject.

Subjects typically take 50 hours to complete.

The fee reduction applies to the second online-subject and all additional online subjects within the same academic year.

(Disclaimer) Online lectures included in the bundle are subject to a minimum number of registered participants. In the event that the minimum number is not reached, an alternative study option will be proposed with the consequent refund of the difference in cost where relevant.

Foundation Diploma: Mandatory subject: Introduction to Shipping + 1 other course of your choice.

Advanced Diploma: Mandatory subject: Shipping Business + 1 other course of your choice.

Professional Qualifying Examinations (PQE) (Please check our exemptions page prior to booking)

Mandatory subjects: Introduction to Shipping | Economics of Sea Transport and International Trade | Legal Principles in Shipping Business | Shipping Business.

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Please be advised that, due to our migration from Shipbrokers.org to our new system in the coming weeks, no examination or Academic Year 2026/2027 enrolment details will currently be displayed on your account.

An email has been sent to all students advising them of this change. If you have any questions or concerns, please refer to that communication or contact us for further assistance.

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