Next Dates:

The Autumn 2026 group is underway and will conclude on 9^th December 2026.

The next available group will be for Spring 2027, taking place across February – April 2027.

Please contact info@iifa.ie if you would like to be notified about formal registration for the Spring 2027 group when it opens.

Price:
€100 per participant

Delivery: Asynchronous online, for self-paced learning, plus five live sessions, between 10 and 11am, at key check-in points during the course. As an example, the live session for the Autumn 2026 group are listed below:

• Wednesday 16^th September 2026
• Wednesday 30^th September 2026
• Wednesday 21^st October 2026
• Wednesday 11^th November 2026
• Wednesday 25^th November 2026

How the course will work:
Participants will have access to learning material via a central online location. Learning material will be available through text, pre-recorded video and other interactive elements. New material will be released weekly, in line with the learning objectives of the course. Participants can access the material in their own time and against a recommended schedule for progress. Support will be available to Participants through live Virtual Classroom sessions to check progress and to support Participants on any areas of difficulty.

Certificate:
QQI Level 5 Component Award in Freight Forwarding

Audience:
Persons new to the Industry who wish to gain a wider understanding of Freight Forwarding operations and how the various different Departments connect. This training can also be beneficial to non-operations staff in a Forwarding office, including Human Resources, Accountants, Warehouse Operatives etc… 

Assessments:

Two assignments and a final in-person exam of 2 hours duration

Themes of the weekly sessions:

• Overview of Freight Forwarding
• Incoterms, Standard Trading Conditions and other important aspects of Freight Forwarding
• Insurance for Freight Forwarding
• Sea Freight Part 1 - Trade Routes, Shipping Lines, General Sea Freight and more
• Sea Freight Part 2 - Documentation, Calculations demonstration, Consolidation and more
• Overview of Air Freight 
• Overview of Road Freight
• Overview of Customs Clearance
• Technology and Freight Forwarding
• Final Examination

Some sessions will include Subject Matter Experts as Guest Speakers.

Learning outcomes:
Each session will deliver an overview of a particular area, the key terminology and documentation involved and will have some illustrative examples to bring the material to life via the online delivery system.

Course material is designed and delivered by Irish International Freight Association and its Trainers. The course objectives are in line with the Component Specification NFQ Level 5 Freight Forwarding 5N2728 Award. The full specification for this can be viewed via the below link:
Certificate Specification

Progression options:

• Continue with City of Dublin FET College, Pearse for Additional Modules leading to the full Logistics & Distribution Level 5 Major Award
• IIFA FIATA Diploma in Freight Forwarding

A selection of Graduates from the Autumn 2023 and Spring 2024 Groups at a Graduate event in the Mansion House, Dublin, organised by Pearse College Dublin. L-R Denis Mackevic (DB Schenker), Patrick Fallon (DB Schenker), Felicia de Cassia Soares Rossignoli (DB Schenker), Sabrina McCarthy (Expeditors Ireland Ltd), Nicola Nolloy (Kintetsu World Express Ltd), Radoslaw Bisaga (DB Schenker), Vincent Brennan (IIFA - Tutor), Karl Louwrens (ECS Group), Janice Donnelly (Emerald Freight Ltd), Katie Farren (TOGA Freight Services Ltd), Elaine Harte (TOGA Freight Services Ltd), Brian Mulligan (TOGA Freight Services Ltd)