Dangerous Goods accreditation courses are specialized training programs designed to provide essential knowledge and skills for handling, transporting, and managing hazardous materials safely, in compliance with international regulations.

Getting Dangerous Goods accreditation ensures compliance with safety regulations, reduces the risk of accidents, enhances workplace safety, and helps avoid potential legal penalties or liabilities.

WiseTech Academy has several Dangerous Goods courses available for air and sea freight. Each course includes components that relates to the U.S. 49 CFR making them suitable for a global audience.

If you are interested in Dangerous Goods by air freight that meet the requirements of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, our courses are:

• Preparing DG Consignments (excluding Radioactive) - Dangerous Goods (Hazmat) Regulations (IATA DGR)
• Accepting DG Consignments - Dangerous Goods (Hazmat) Regulations (IATA DGR)
• Preparing DG Consignments (all Classes) - Dangerous Goods (Hazmat) Regulations (IATA DGR)

If you are interested in Dangerous Goods by sea freight courses that meet the requirements of the IMDG Code, our courses are:

• Preparing non-bulk Dangerous Goods (Hazmat) consignments for shippers, consignors, manufacturers and exporters
• Packing, preparing and accepting Dangerous Goods (Hazmat) consignments for freight forwarders, consolidators, cargo agents, and shippers
• Tank and bulk container operations
• Packing and loading/unloading Dangerous Goods (Hazmat) consignments into cargo transport units
• Vessel operations for ship operators and crew
• Ship loading and unloading operations for stevedores and dockside workers
• Senior Dangerous Goods (Hazmat) managers and Dangerous Goods Safety Advisors (DGSAs)

If you are interested in courses for hazardous materials being shipped domestically in the U.S. that meet the requirements of the 49 CFR, our courses will be available soon.

Anyone in the freight forwarding, shipping, warehouse operation, and freight handling industries who deals with hazardous materials must obtain Dangerous Goods training. This includes anyone involved in packing, shipping, loading, or handling such goods.

A comprehensive Dangerous Goods training course covers topics such as classification and identification of hazardous materials, packaging requirements, marking and labeling, documentation, emergency response procedures, and regulations specific to each mode of transport.

Online courses offered by WiseTech Academy can be studied at your own pace and in your own time, removing the need for costly off-site, face-to-face training. Dangerous Goods courses are designed to be completed within two business days, or less for experienced providers.

Yes. WiseTech Academy’s Dangerous Goods courses conclude with an assessment to evaluate your understanding of the material. Successful completion of the exam is essential to obtain accreditation.

Yes. Dangerous Goods qualifications often require renewal after a certain period, usually every two to three years, depending on the mode of transport. Renewal training ensures that you stay up to date with the latest regulations and safety practices. WiseTech Academy will alert you of your upcoming requalification so you can rest assured you and your staff can stay current.

Yes. If training was previously completed through WiseTech Academy, an automatic reminder will be sent when you are due to renew your qualification.

"Dangerous Goods" and "Hazmat" (Hazardous Materials) are terms used interchangeably, but with subtle differences. "Dangerous Goods" is an internationally accepted term rooted in UN regulations, categorizing substances posing risks during transportation and guiding their handling. Conversely, "Hazmat" is more colloquial and prevalent in the U.S. and sometimes Canada. It pertains to hazardous materials regulated domestically, primarily by agencies like the U.S. DOT and PHMSA. Both terms denote substances with potential dangers, with "Dangerous Goods" being globally recognized, and "Hazmat" having a regional focus, particularly in North America.

There are several types of Dangerous Goods qualifications, including air, sea, road, and rail-specific certifications. Each type covers the relevant regulations and procedures for forwarding, administering, and transporting hazardous materials. WiseTech Academy offers air and sea freight and 49 CFR Dangerous Goods courses.

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You can access up-to-date Dangerous Goods courses at WiseTech Academy. Our courses meet the requirements of the International Maritime Dangerous Good Code. and are 100% online.

Yes. WiseTech Academy’s Dangerous Goods training courses are 100% online. Online training offers the flexibility to learn at your own pace and from any location with an internet connection.

Dangerous Goods certificates can be valid for up to 36 months while the current edition of the IMDG Code is in force. Once the next edition of the IMDG Code becomes mandatory, refresher training is required. If training was previously completed through WiseTech Academy an automatic reminder will be sent when you are due to renew your qualification.

Our recognized courses offer compliance with the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG), and Title 49 of the United States Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR).

Yes. Our online International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) course meets the requirements set forth in Chapter 1.3 of the IMDG Code.

WiseTech Academy’s Dangerous Goods hazardous materials courses meet the requirements of the 49 CFR Hazardous Materials Regulations, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, and are 100% online.

Yes. WiseTech Academy’s hazardous materials training courses are 100% online. Online training offers the flexibility to learn at your own pace and from any location with an internet connection.

Hazardous material training certificates must be in compliance with the training requirements of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (§§ 172.701 to 172.704).

For domestic transport, general awareness, security and emergency response training, your certificate is generally valid for 36 months.

For air freight training, your certificate is valid for 24 months.

For sea freight training, your certificate is valid for the duration of the current edition of the IMDG Code.

If training was previously completed through WiseTech Academy an automatic reminder will be sent to you when you are due to renew your qualification.

Our recognized courses offer compliance with the training requirements of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (§§ 172.701 to 172.704).

Within the United States, the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration do not approve the type of training for shippers, forwarders airline operators. It is the responsibility of the employer to determine if the training meets the requirements of 49 CFR, Subpart H. WiseTech Academy courses are approved by IATA, the world’s airline association. So, you can have confidence that the standard of training is exceedingly high.

The WiseTech Academy Dangerous Goods (Hazmat) courses for both air and sea transport are based on the international codes and regulations published by the United Nations, with additional U.S. Department of Transport 49 CFR references embedded throughout. This ensures compliance with both domestic and international legislation.

Yes. Our courses meet the requirements of the U.S. DOT - 49 CFR, Subpart H, Section 172.704(a) – Training for shippers, forwarders, and airline operators. The WiseTech Academy Dangerous Goods (Hazmat) courses for both air and sea transport are based on the international codes and regulations published by the United Nations with additional U.S. Department of Transport 49 CFR references embedded throughout. This ensures compliance with both domestic and international legislation.

Within the U.S., the Department of Transportation mandates provisions for training to any company that performs any function regulated by the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). Each Hazmat employer is responsible for determining what training may be needed for Hazmat employees. This rule is required for any business, no matter the size.

The WiseTech Academy Dangerous Goods (Hazmat) courses for both air and sea transport are based on the international codes and regulations published by the United Nations with additional U.S. Department of Transport 49 CFR references embedded throughout. This ensures compliance with both domestic and international legislation.