Study online with the ICS Online Academy

Our Online Academy offers a broad range of study programmes in
preparation for Institute examinations leading to globally recognised
maritime 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 and June - October 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.
Academy students will be able to enrol for all 28 Institute
Diploma's (including all 16 PQE subjects).
Book your place at our Online Academy today!
>Learn more about the subjects and
qualifications offered by the Online Academy.
Class timetable
| Subject (A to Z) |
Start |
Ends |
| Dry Cargo Chartering |
06 July |
26 October |
| Economics of Sea Transport and International Trade
|
08 July |
28 October |
| Introduction to Shipping |
29 June |
19 October |
| Legal Principles in Shipping Business |
3 July |
28 October |
| Liner Trades |
16 July |
29 October |
Marine Insurance
|
9 July |
29 October |
Port Agency
|
1 July |
21 October |
| Shipping Business |
29 June |
19 October |
| Shipping Law |
20 June |
20 October |
| Ship Operations and Management |
2 July |
22 October |
| Tanker Chartering |
30 June |
20 October |
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Please note, all examinations are taken in person. Please review
our exam centre
list to see which centre is located closest to you. If there is not
an exam centre within a reasonable distance to where you are
located, you may request an exceptional exam centre until the 8th
January 2027 by emailing education@ics.org.uk
What's included?
The cost of studying with the Online Academy is £1,245 for your
first subject. Any additional subjects are priced at £1,145 per
subject. This fee includes the annual student registation fee
(£149) and examination entry (£189).
| 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 |
A breakdown of all our costings can be found here.
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blog or speak to one of our educational advisors at
education@ics.org.uk | +44(0)207 357 9722