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TutorShip is the ICS’ own distance learning programme. A highly flexible study option that fits around your work and home life. TutorShip is a study method that provides the necessary preparation for the Institute’s examinations but also gives students the opportunity to broaden their understanding of the industry and develop career potential. TutorShip courses are written by leading practitioners in their field and updated annually.
Once enrolled you can receive:
A personal tutor
A dedicated Institute tutor who is a subject expert to provide you with assignment feedback and guidance for success at examination
Examination Entry
Included in the package price with over 100 exam centres offered worldwid
TutorShip Workbook
An invaluable companion to the course book and packed with useful resources including syllabus, tips and techniques, model answers, self-assessment questions, tutor-marked assignments and mock examinations
Course Books
A comprehensive series of peer-reviewed books written by professionals in the shipping industry and drawing on the latest industry research.
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If you are a student or a member, you can order books directly through our coursebook registration form.
You can also place an order by sending a
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How To Register/Enroll for Courses
Registration for our examinations in May 2026 closes on the 9th April 2026.
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The Institute’s next academic year opens in June 2026.
Registration dates, key dates and deadlines will be announced late spring.
To sit an exam with the Institute during the 2026/27 academic year, you will need to register as a student. This can be done online at www.shipbrokers.org.
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Click here to see the course fees
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Some of our students have created a study group, check it out trough the link below:
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