WISETECH Academy, the online training arm of WiseTech Global, has launched a Diploma of International Freight Forwarding.
The diploma was developed to prepare students around the world to become international freight forwarders.
WiseTech said the program covers the global movement of cargo, regulatory requirements, and conventions and barriers that impact the flow of trade.
Tudor Maxwell, who leads WiseTech Academy, said WiseTech’s courses help support education and skills development in the logistics industry.
“The fully online format of the WiseTech Diploma of International Freight Forwarding allows students flexibility to fit their studies around their work and personal lives, making it ideal for people who are transitioning into the industry or preparing to advance their career in international trade.
“They do not need to wait for the next student intake or work around scheduled class timetables.”
The diploma comprises 16 courses covering sea, air, road, rail and inland waterway transport, as well as multimodal transport, logistics, warehousing and distribution.
WiseTech said it also addresses safety and security, liability and insurance, incoterms, global customs practices, handling of dangerous goods and the various technologies that support global trade.
It also includes a course on the impact of greenhouse gas emissions on the global supply chain and how the industry is addressing its effective management in the future.
Participants can take any individual course to achieve a certificate of attainment. Once they complete all 16 courses, they are awarded the full diploma certificate.
WiseTech said the number of students participating in the academy increased by 18% in the 2022 financial year.
