Certificate in Shipping and Maritime Operations

Make waves in your career

This 24 contact-hour (8-week) online course will introduce the student to the many and varied land-based sectors of the maritime industry.

Participants will gain a broad understanding of how these links with the shipping side of the industry, and the support services provided will be studied together with the broad legal duties of the various sectors.

The course is designed as an introductory course to the Shipping and Marine Operations Sector.

 

Course Outcome:

At the end of this course, participants would have gained:

  • Understanding of the roles of various onshore maritime-related occupations.
  • Understanding of the relationship between shore maritime occupations and their marine-based counterparts.
  • A personal insight into suitable roles for career progression.

Target Audience:

The course aims to bridge the gap by allowing participants to understand the underlying structure and connect the shipping segment of the maritime industry with the associated support services provided across different sectors.

This integration highlights that the success of the maritime industry relies not only on efficient shipping operations but also on the various support services that facilitate and enhance its functioning.

By linking these two aspects, the course enables individuals to develop a comprehensive understanding of how shipping and support services work together to drive success in the maritime industry.


Entry Requirements:

  • High School Diploma

Cost:

  • GYD$80,000 

Meet the facilitator:

Kimberly Ramoutar is a Maritime Professional with a deep connection to nature, which inspired her journey into the maritime industry. She holds a BSc in Nautical Science/Maritime Operations, an MSc in Operational Maritime Management from the University of Trinidad and Tobago and a PMP Certification. Kimberly currently supports the Chief Executive Officer of a leading manufacturing company. She has also functioned in the same capacity for the CEO of Ramps Logistics Limited, an Oil & Gas services company based in Trinidad & Tobago. Her career includes significant roles at Tsunami Marine Limited and the Ministry of Transport in Trinidad.