• Professional Education Programs
• Professional Development Workshops
• Dangerous Goods Training Programs
• Topical Seminars
• Air Cargo Security Training Programs

Professional Education Programs

The Professional Education Program is held in co-operation with the Continuing Education Departments of many colleges and universities across Canada. Our two Module (4 Semester) Program is highly recognized by industry, and is commonly asked for as an educational requirement in position postings. Manufacturing and logistics companies also value these Programs, and regularly send their staff to CIFFA for their education. The Program is also recognized by FIATA (International Federation of Freight Forwarding Associations) in Zurich. See our web site for Program details: www.ciffa.com/education_courses.asp

Professional Development Workshops

Half-day Workshops designed to provide transportation and logistics personnel with topical information on a variety of subjects in an easy to digest format.  These Workshops allow our participants to receive quality training in a shortened time-frame.  These Workshops are more than just information sessions, and utilize Case Studies to enhance the learning and understanding.

 Current offerings are:

- CIFFA Standard Trading Conditions

- Export Reporting

- Letters of Credit
- Incoterms
- Cargo Insurance

Training in Special Disciplines Dangerous Goods

Dangerous Goods Certification and General Awareness training for Ocean and Air transportation: These courses provide IATA and/or IMO DG certification with detailed information on the various national and international regulations, how to comply with them, and most importantly, how to apply these regulations from a Freight Forwarding or Shipper's perspective.

CIFFA is an IATA Accredited Training School, and all our Dangerous Goods programs meet the requirements of Transport Canada.

See our web site for details: www.ciffa.com/education_dg.asp

Topical Seminars

In addition to the above Programs and Workshops, CIFFA offers Topical Seminars from time to time.  These information sessions provide our Members and transportation and logistics personnel with up-to date information on a number of relevant and timely topics.

Past offerings inlcude:

- Advanced Commercial Inforamtion (ACI)

- Export Reporting

- CN Delivery Issues

Industry Participation

CIFFA is very engaged in the international arena through a multitude of activities by our various Committees and takes pride in knowing that our Education Programs benefit from that involvement. There is an active involvement in the following:

• IATA/FIATA Cargo Training Development Group;
• IATA Dangerous Goods Training Task Force;
• Air Transportation Association of Canada Dangerous Goods Committee;
• Seneca College's International Transportation and Customs Program Advisory Committee
• Canadian Society of Training and Development; and
• Numerous Transport Canada and dother industry-related committees and working groups.

Craig McKay, V.P. of Rutherford Global Logistics is Chair of the CIFFA Education Committee.  He can be reached at email:  cmckay@rutherfordglobal.com.

Doug Burek, Director, Education can be reached at: dougb@ciffa.com

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