Hazcheck Online Training delivers specialist dangerous goods and cargo safety training through flexible, accessible eLearning courses developed by industry experts.

From individual learners to major international shipping organisations, Hazcheck supports consistent training, regulatory competence and safer cargo operations across the global supply chain.

  • 100,000+learners trained annuallyIndividuals and teams across shipping, freight forwarding and logistics.
  • 60%+of the world’s TEUOrganisations representing over 60% of global container shipping capacity, measured by TEU, use Hazcheck to train their teams.

Specialist Training at Global Scale

Effective dangerous goods training is essential to safe and compliant cargo operations. Organisations need personnel who understand the regulations, recognise their responsibilities and can apply relevant requirements to their everyday work.

Hazcheck Online Training provides specialist eLearning designed for the practical needs of professionals throughout the maritime and wider transport supply chain.

Our courses combine specialist subject expertise, established training methodologies and flexible online delivery.

Training for Every Stage of the Supply Chain

IMDG Code Training

Role-specific dangerous goods training for personnel involved in transporting dangerous goods by sea. Courses cover relevant regulatory requirements and responsibilities for shippers, freight forwarders, booking teams, cargo handlers, ship operators and other maritime personnel.

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ADR Road Transport Training

Online training covering relevant dangerous goods requirements for road transport, including the interface between road and maritime regulations.

ADR courses

CTU Packing and Cargo Securing

Training focused on safe cargo packing, loading and securing practices within cargo transport units, helping personnel understand practical considerations associated with cargo preparation and transport safety.

Cargo and container courses

Tank Container Training

Specialist training developed in conjunction with the International Tank Container Organisation, supporting safe and competent tank container operations.

Tank container training

IMSBC Code Training

Online training providing an introduction to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code and its application to relevant maritime bulk cargo operations.

IMSBC Code training

IMDG Code Training for Different Responsibilities

Hazcheck provides a range of IMDG Code courses designed around the responsibilities of personnel involved in dangerous goods transport.

Course Who it is for
General Awareness An introduction to dangerous goods transport regulations, key principles and the responsibilities of participants in the transport chain.
Standard General shipping personnel, such as booking, administration and customer service staff, who need a sound working knowledge of the IMDG Code and dangerous goods shipping requirements.
Consignor and Freight Forwarder Personnel responsible for preparing, managing and arranging dangerous goods consignments.
Packer and Cargo Handler Personnel involved in packing, handling and loading dangerous goods into cargo transport units.
Ship Loader Personnel involved in ship loading and unloading operations.
Ship Operator Personnel involved in operating vessels carrying dangerous goods.
Advanced Professionals, such as dangerous goods managers and safety advisers, requiring a more comprehensive understanding of IMDG Code requirements.
Refresher Personnel who have previously completed IMDG Code training and need to refresh their knowledge and understand relevant regulatory changes.

Not sure which course fits? Read our guide to IMDG Code training requirements, or contact us.

Independently Certified Training

Hazcheck's IMDG Code eLearning courses form part of a DNV-certified learning programme. Independent certification provides additional assurance concerning the structure and quality of the relevant training programme; each course page shows its certification details.

Courses are developed using specialist dangerous goods expertise and maintained in line with applicable regulatory amendments and updates. Check the course page for the IMDG Code amendment each course covers, or see our free summary of IMDG Code Amendment 43-26.

Built for Corporate and Global Training

Training a large, geographically distributed workforce presents challenges. Organisations need to provide consistent course content, track learner progress, manage completion records and keep training aligned with regulatory requirements.

Hazcheck Online Training supports corporate programmes through flexible online delivery and relevant administrative capabilities.

Consistent Global Training

Deliver standardised specialist training across multiple offices, countries and operational locations.

Learning Management

Support the administration, monitoring and management of learners through available corporate training functionality.

LMS Integration

SCORM 1.2 course packages can be made available for integration into supported corporate learning management systems.

Flexible Learning

Allow personnel to complete training online at their own pace or within a timetable established by their organisation.

Certificates and Assessment

Courses include relevant assessments and provide completion certificates following successful completion.

Customised Training

Where available, incorporate organisation-specific procedures and policies into relevant learning programmes. Classroom and webinar sessions can also be arranged.

Trusted by the Global Shipping Industry

More than 100,000 learners complete Hazcheck training annually. Hazcheck Online Training supports organisations across the international shipping and logistics sectors, including major container shipping lines and other businesses involved in the transport and handling of dangerous goods.

The IMDG Code eLearning is sponsored by TT Club, supported by ICHCA and approved for use by competent authorities worldwide. This combination of specialist content, flexible delivery and scalable administration makes Hazcheck suitable for both individual training and enterprise-wide programmes.

Why Choose Hazcheck Online Training?

  • Specialist Dangerous Goods Expertise Training developed by professionals with extensive knowledge of dangerous goods and cargo safety.
  • Global Industry Adoption Used by organisations involved in shipping and logistics operations around the world.
  • Accessible Online Delivery Provide training without the practical constraints of traditional classroom-based programmes.
  • Regulatory Relevance Courses maintained to reflect relevant changes to supported regulations.
  • Scalable Corporate Training Support training programmes for geographically distributed workforces.
  • Recognised Learning Quality DNV certification of the relevant IMDG Code learning programme.

Training That Supports Safer Cargo Operations

Whether you need an individual course or a coordinated training programme for your international workforce, Hazcheck can help.

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IMDG training: frequently asked questions

Is IMDG training mandatory?

Yes. Chapter 1.3 of the IMDG Code requires shore-side personnel whose work involves dangerous goods transported by sea to be trained in line with their responsibilities. Training must cover general awareness, function-specific duties and safety, and the employer must keep records of it.

Who needs IMDG training?

Anyone ashore who classifies, packs, marks, labels, documents, books, loads or handles dangerous goods for sea transport. That includes shippers, freight forwarders, packers and warehouse staff, booking and customer service teams, terminal and stevedoring staff, and shipping line operations.

Which IMDG course do I need?

It depends on your role. Office and booking staff usually take the IMDG Code Standard Course; shippers, forwarders and compliance managers the Consignor / Freight Forwarder Course; packers and warehouse staff the Packer / Cargo Handler Course; and dangerous goods managers the IMDG Code Advanced Course. Anyone already trained who needs to keep up to date can take the IMDG Code Refresher Course.

How often is IMDG refresher training needed?

The IMDG Code requires training to be supplemented periodically with refresher training to take account of changes in the regulations, such as each new amendment. In the United States, 49 CFR requires hazmat employees to be retrained at least every three years.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. Every course ends with an assessment, and you receive a personalised course completion certificate when you pass. Keep it with your training records.

Are the courses up to date with the latest IMDG Code amendment?

Yes. The courses are revised for each new amendment of the IMDG Code, so your training reflects the regulations in force.

Can we train a whole team or use our own learning system?

Yes. Organisations representing over 60% of the world’s TEU use Hazcheck to train their teams, and the courses are available as SCORM 1.2 packages for your own learning management system. Classroom and webinar training can also be arranged. Contact us to discuss your team.