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The Foundation Diploma (FD) is an entry-level qualification designed to provide a solid grounding in the essential principles of the maritime and shipping industry. Offered by The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers East Africa, this course is ideal for newcomers to the sector or those working in supporting roles who wish to build a foundational understanding of shipping operations and practices. The FD covers a range of core subjects such as Introduction to Shipping, Maritime Trade, Shipping Business, and Port Operations. It is typically delivered through structured learning materials and is supported by assessments to reinforce knowledge. The flexible study format allows students to balance their learning with work commitments. Successful completion of the Foundation Diploma not only enhances an individual’s professional credibility but also serves as a stepping stone towards advanced qualifications like the Advanced Diploma or Professional Qualifying Examinations. The FD is highly respected across the maritime industry for its practical and academic value.
An entry-level credential designed for those new to the shipping and maritime industry.
Provides the essential theoretical knowledge and practical understanding needed to progress toward higher qualifications.
Core Modules typically include:
Introduction to Shipping
Maritime Trade
Shipping Business
Port Operations
Delivered through distance learning correspondence, with structured lessons and assessments.
Flexible pace—often completed within 6 to 12 months, depending on individual progress.
Ideal for professionals balancing study with work commitments.
Successful completion of all modules and assessments leads to the award of the Foundation Diploma.
Recognized across the maritime industry as a solid professional foundation.
Completers often progress to the Advanced Diploma (DP).
From there, they may pursue the Professional Qualifying Examination (PQE) to earn full Chartered Shipbroker status.
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Courses are designed with working professionals in mind with personal support from an industry professional. Portable and international form of study that moves and works with you to build towards qualification to membership.
The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers East Africa is a provider of professional maritime training with an unrivalled programme of education and qualification. with Offices in Mombasa Kenya For industry newcomers, the ICSEA offers a tailored introduction to the maritime world, with study culminating in diplomas that enable specialization in a number of different areas, including:
The Institute may be steeped in history and tradition but the very existence of this web site, the fact that we tutor many of our students via e-mail and that globally ICS have members in more than 50 countries, perhaps proves that we are no strangers to the 21st Century.
