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Course in Generative AI for Shipping Companies and Ports

This course teaches you to use generative artificial intelligence in the daily work of shipping companies, ports and ship agents. You will practise prompting, document analysis and the automation of repetitive tasks, and you will cover data protection and the limits of these models.

100% online300 hours5 modulesTaught in EnglishEnrol any time

What is this programme?

This short course teaches you to use generative artificial intelligence in the daily work of shipping companies, ports, ship agents and logistics firms: drafting and reviewing documentation, analysing contracts and regulations, summarising reports, automating tasks and building internal assistants, with criteria for responsible use, security and data protection.

What sets this course apart: immediate application, with maritime use cases from the first module; no programming required, as it is designed for management and operations profiles; responsible use, covering risks, verification and data protection; productivity, through the automation of repetitive tasks; and a strategic view of how to implement AI in an organisation.

Programme highlights

  • Master AI assistant tools.
  • Write effective instructions using prompting techniques.
  • Automate tasks by applying AI to documentation and analysis.
  • Use AI safely, managing risks and sensitive data.
  • Lead the adoption of AI within your company.
  • Bring generative AI into everyday work in the maritime sector.

Study plan

01Fundamentals of Generative AI60 h
What generative AI is; language models and how they work; capabilities and limitations; available tools; use cases in the maritime sector.
02Prompting Techniques60 h
Structure of a good instruction; context, examples and output format; iterating and improving results; reusable templates; common mistakes.
03Applications in Operations and Documentation60 h
Drafting emails and reports; summarising technical documentation; analysing charter parties; consulting maritime regulations; technical translation.
04Data, Automation and Assistants60 h
Data analysis with AI; workflow automation; internal assistants built on your own documents; integration with company tools; measuring results.
05Responsible Use and Implementation60 h
Verification and hallucinations; data protection and confidentiality; intellectual property; company usage policies; implementation plan: practical case.

Duration and format

300hours in total
5modules of 60 hours
100%online, at your own pace
Openenrolment all year round

At 10 hours a week you would finish in about 30 weeks; at 20 hours a week, in about 15.

What you will learn

  • Understand generative AI.
  • Write effective instructions.
  • Apply AI to documentation.
  • Analyse information.
  • Manage risks.
  • Plan the implementation.

Career outcomes

  • Digital innovation manager.
  • Process automation specialist.
  • Operations professional with AI skills.
  • Digital transformation consultant.

Entry requirements

  • Profile: no prior technical knowledge is required. Experience or interest in the maritime, port or logistics sector is recommended.
  • Language: sufficient command of the language of instruction to follow the classes; basic technical English is recommended.
  • Technical resources: a computer with a stable internet connection, an up-to-date browser and a camera for live sessions and project presentations.
  • Admission: online application, review of your profile and a short interview with the academic team.

How to enrol

Enrol online

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Receive your access

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Study at your pace

Work through the modules when it suits you and complete the programme from anywhere in the world.

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