One platform. Global compliance coverage.
Developed with DG Air Training Centre and delivered via WiseTech Academy, these courses provide practical, compliance-ready certification for shippers, freight forwarders, and logistics teams worldwide, at a fraction of the cost of classroom training.
U.S. Hazmat
Online U.S. hazmat training aligned to 49 CFR hazardous materials transportation requirements.
Why WiseTech Academy?
Unified coverage
Air, sea, and U.S. hazmat certification through one provider, reducing vendor fragmentation.
Online, operational continuity
Flexible, self-paced training delivered online without operational disruption.
Compliance visibility
Administrative tools support enrollment, certification tracking, and automated recertification reminders.
What is the real operational cost of dangerous goods training?
For many organizations, the greatest cost of dangerous goods training is not the course itself, but the operational impact of removing personnel from the workplace.
WiseTech Academy's online delivery enables teams to complete certification around operational requirements while maintaining productivity and compliance visibility.
The more personnel you take out of operations, and the longer they are away, the greater the impact on productivity.
Dangerous goods certification that delivers real value.
What’s the difference between
“dangerous goods” and “hazmat”?
Both terms refer to materials that pose risks during transport. “dangerous goods” is the internationally recognized term based on UN regulations, while “hazmat” is commonly used in the U.S. and refers to materials regulated domestically (e.g. by DOT/PHMSA).
Organizations we support
- Freight forwarders, shippers, consignors, manufacturers, exporters
- Airlines and air cargo operators
- Shipping lines and maritime operators
- 3PL and supply chain organizations
- U.S. based hazmat shippers
- Regional and multinational operations
Our dangerous goods certifications are structured to support both enterprise-scale compliance and smaller operators requiring flexible seat-based access.
The compliance environment
Dangerous goods compliance is mandatory and continuously evolving. Certification must remain current, role-specific, and audit-ready.
Failure to maintain compliance risks disruption, penalties, and reputational damage. WiseTech Academy positions training within a structured compliance framework - not as a one-off course.
- Air: IATA DGR initial and recurrent certification
- Sea: IMDG Code compliance and recurrent certification
- U.S. Hazmat (49 CFR): Hazmat training aligned to DOT requirements
Managing dangerous goods training across your team
The WiseTech Academy Corporate Portal provides your organization with a dedicated Academy environment (domain) where managers and training administrators can manage users, training activities, and reporting from one centralized location.
Frequently asked questions
Dangerous goods training is required for anyone involved in the handling, packing, shipping, or transport of hazardous materials. This includes freight forwarders, shippers, warehouse staff, cargo agents, and logistics professionals.
Training aligned to IATA DGR, ICAO, and U.S. 49 CFR, delivered by an IATA-accredited provider and developed with DG Air Training Centre.
WiseTech Academy is an IATA accredited CBTA center (CBTA-PR-22-0040).
WiseTech Academy offers accredited dangerous goods courses for air freight, sea freight, and U.S. domestic transport (49 CFR).
- IMDG Code – Packing, preparing and accepting Dangerous Goods (Hazmat) consignments for freight forwarders, consolidators, cargo agents, and shippers
- IMDG Code – Preparing non-bulk Dangerous Goods (Hazmat) consignments for shippers, consignors, manufacturers and exporters
- IMDG Code – Packing and loading/unloading Dangerous Goods (Hazmat) consignments into cargo transport units
- IMDG Code - Ship loading and unloading operations for stevedores and dockside workers
- IMDG Code – Tank and bulk container operations
- IMDG Code - Vessel operations for ship operators and crew
- IMDG Code - Senior Dangerous Goods (Hazmat) managers and Dangerous Goods Safety Advisors (DGSAs)
- US Hazmat General Awareness 49 CFR
- US Hazmat Security Awareness 49 CFR
- US Hazmat Land Transport 49 CFR
- US Hazmat ISO Tank T1-T20
All air and sea courses include relevant 49 CFR components, making them suitable for a global workforce.
Dangerous goods courses cover the key competencies required for safe and compliant transport, including:
- Classification and identification of hazardous materials
- Packaging requirements
- Marking and labeling
- Documentation
- Handling and transport procedures
- Emergency response awareness
- Regulation-specific requirements (IATA, IMDG, 49 CFR)
Yes. Dangerous goods qualifications must be renewed regularly to remain compliant.
- Air freight (IATA): every 24 months
- Sea freight (IMDG): aligned to the current IMDG Code cycle (up to 36 months)
- U.S. Hazmat (49 CFR): generally, every 36 months, depending on function
Renewal ensures your team stays up to date with the latest regulatory changes and safety practices.
Yes. If the dangerous goods training was previously completed through WiseTech Academy, an automatic reminder will be sent to you when you are due to renew your training.
Dangerous goods certification for your organization
Explore our Air, Sea, or 49 CFR certifications, or contact our DG Certification Team to establish a corporate training framework aligned to your compliance obligations, delivered via your Academy Corporate Portal, with full visibility and administrative control.
U.S. Hazmat
Online U.S. hazmat training aligned to 49 CFR hazardous materials transportation requirements.
Effortless
DG compliance for your
team
– 100% online
Get industry-leading, dangerous goods (hazmat) training with full oversight of learning progress, certification, and renewal reminders all through your own Corporate Portal and Academy domain.
Enquire now to enroll your team and track their progress in real time.
Existing customers, contact your WiseTech Academy representative to add courses to your corporate domain.
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