The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) offers flexible study options to help you achieve your educational goals. These options are designed to accommodate various learning styles, including one-on-one tutoring, online courses, and self-directed study.
All subjects are supported by a comprehensive collection of proprietary ICS textbooks. These books are specifically aligned with each subject and syllabus, providing in-depth knowledge of the modern shipping industry. They serve not only as essential study tools for students but also as high-quality reference materials for members and maritime professionals worldwide.
ICS textbooks are custom-developed textbooks align directly with the ICS syllabus and written by industry professionals for professionals. Each title undergoes regular peer review, revision, and updates by subject matter experts to ensure accuracy, relevance, and alignment with current industry practices.
To enhance understanding, up-to-date data from leading shipping research providers is used to create clear graphs, charts, and tables. Additionally, trade routes and ship diagrams are professionally designed to ensure accuracy and support an engaging learning experience.
These books are a valuable resource for students, members, companies, and maritime professionals around the world—serving both as essential study materials and practical reference guides for the workplace.
TutorShip is the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers’ official distance learning program, designed to prepare students for ICS exams while deepening their industry knowledge and supporting career growth.
Courses are written by leading industry professionals and updated annually. All tutors are subject specialists approved by ICS Head Office in London. In addition to core learning, some International Teaching Centres (ITCs) offer supplementary training, revision sessions, and seminars—check with your local ITC or branch for details.
When you enroll in TutorShip, you’ll receive:
TutorShip is ideal if you want:
The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) offers the Online Academy as a structured, online teacher delivered study option for students preparing for ICS exams. Delivered by expert tutors from the London School of Shipping, the academy is open to students worldwide.
Courses run from January to May, with each subject taught every second week over multiple live online classes. All sessions are recorded and available on the ICS learning platform, allowing students to study anytime, anywhere.
The Online Academy supports students with:
Students can enrol in all 28 ICS subjects, including the 16 PQE subjects and various diploma-level courses, gaining qualifications that are recognised throughout the shipping industry.
All ICS subjects are available for self-study, offering a flexible learning path for those who prefer to learn at their own pace. If you choose to study independently, you can select your subjects and choose the self-study option when registering.
In addition to the official ICS textbooks, the most valuable resources for self-study include past exam papers and Examiners’ Reports, which highlight common mistakes and key focus areas. ICS Canada maintains a comprehensive database of past exams to support exam preparation and practice.
The newest route to Membership, challenging via Dissertation is an opportunity to display the depth of knowledge and experience equivalent to the Institute’s Professional Qualifying Exams (PQE). The Dissertation should be an original research project related to international shipping, logistics and supply chain management based on relevant literature and appropriate empirical work. You are required to appraise current research, deploy specialist techniques and critically appraise results to advance knowledge by presenting findings in a dissertation.
ICS Canada Student Grant
Launched in Fall 2024, the ICS Canada Student Grant is a new initiative that sponsors selected students to enroll in the ICS Online Academy for a course of their choice, along with entry to the corresponding exam in the May session.
While many ICS students prepare through Tutorship or self-study, the Online Academy offers a structured learning experience led by expert tutors—designed to enhance understanding and improve exam performance.
ICS Canada is proud to support students through this grant and is excited to help more individuals access the benefits of guided learning.
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