Freight and Customs Operations
Certificate Program

Master customs procedures, freight forwarding, and brokerage to thrive in global trade and logistics.

A smiling professional man in a light blue dress shirt and striped tie holding a tablet. To his right, a circular graphic overlay features a bustling shipping port at sunset, filled with colorful stacked cargo containers and a large industrial crane.
Four diverse logistics professionals wearing hard hats and high-visibility safety vests walk and talk together at a shipping port, with massive stacks of blue cargo containers in the background.

Why Choose This Certificate?

Miami sits at the center of global trade, making careers in freight and customs among the most in-demand in South Florida. This certificate equips you with job-ready skills in logistics, customs compliance, freight forwarding, and brokerage operations — exactly what today's employers are actively hiring for.

Complete all four courses through flexible evening classes at MDC West Campus without interrupting your current job. In just 84 contact hours, you gain hands-on, industry-relevant training backed by Miami Dade College's trusted reputation among employers across the region.

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West Campus
$ 1,062

Certificate name: Freight and Customs Operations

Included: 4 Courses

Duration: 84 hrs

4 courses required to complete this certification

Minimum Required 4 Courses

To enroll in this certification program, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Be able to read, write, speak, and understand English

Ready to Advance Your Career?

For more information about the Freight and Customs Operations Certificate program, please contact Miami Dade College's Continuing Education and Professional Development department by completing the form below or visiting our West Campus office.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


You will be prepared to work in international trade, logistics, and transportation roles such as customs broker, freight forwarder, freight broker, or logistics coordinator. The certificate builds both foundational and intermediate-level competencies across the full freight and customs workflow.

No prior experience is required. The program is designed to accommodate beginners while also offering intermediate-level content that benefits those already working in shipping, transportation, or trade who want to formalize their knowledge and advance their careers.

Miami Dade College's School of Continuing Education and Professional Development is well regarded by regional and national employers in South Florida's active import/export market. The curriculum aligns with industry practices in customs compliance, freight forwarding, and brokerage operations.

Completion time varies depending on course scheduling. MDC's SCEPD offers flexible scheduling options designed to accommodate working adults. Contact our office for current course start dates and sequencing recommendations.

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Section Title
English Conversation-Advanced (Kendall Campus)
Language of Delivery
English
Type
Lecture
Days
W, Th, M, T
Time
12:30PM to 2:00PM
Dates
Sep 04, 2024 to Oct 22, 2024
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
42.0
Location
  • Kendall
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition feenon-credit $209.00
Drop Request Deadline
Sep 03, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Aug 28, 2024
Section Title
English Conversation-Advanced (North Campus)
Language of Delivery
English
Type
Lecture
Days
M, W, F
Time
5:00PM to 7:00PM
Dates
Jan 20, 2025 to Mar 10, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
36.0
Location
  • North
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition feenon-credit $199.00
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 19, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 13, 2025
Section Title
English Conversation-Advanced (North Campus)
Language of Delivery
English
Type
Lecture
Days
T, Th
Time
6:00PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Jan 13, 2025 to Mar 04, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
40.0
Location
  • North
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition feenon-credit $199.00
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 12, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 06, 2025
Section Title
English Conversation-Advanced (Wolfson Campus)
Language of Delivery
English
Type
Lecture
Days
M, W, F
Time
9:00AM to 11:00AM
Dates
Feb 03, 2025 to Mar 28, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
48.0
Location
  • Wolfson
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition feenon-credit $229.00
Drop Request Deadline
Feb 02, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 27, 2025
Section Title
English Conversation-Advanced (Hialeah Campus)
Language of Delivery
English
Type
Lecture
Days
W, Th
Time
3:00PM to 5:30PM
Dates
Nov 18, 2024 to Jan 08, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
36.0
Location
  • Hialeah
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition feenon-credit $189.00
Drop Request Deadline
Nov 17, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Nov 11, 2024
Section Title
English Conversation-Advanced (North Campus)
Language of Delivery
English
Type
Lecture
Days
T, Th
Time
6:00PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Jan 13, 2025 to Mar 04, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
40.0
Location
  • North
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition feenon-credit $199.00
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 12, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 06, 2025
Section Title
English Conversation-Advanced (Wolfson Campus)
Language of Delivery
English
Type
Lecture
Days
M, W, F
Time
9:00AM to 11:00AM
Dates
Feb 03, 2025 to Mar 28, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
48.0
Location
  • Wolfson
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition feenon-credit $229.00
Drop Request Deadline
Feb 02, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 27, 2025
Section Title
English Conversation-Advanced (Hialeah Campus)
Language of Delivery
English
Type
Lecture
Days
W, Th
Time
3:00PM to 5:30PM
Dates
Nov 18, 2024 to Jan 08, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
36.0
Location
  • Hialeah
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition feenon-credit $189.00
Drop Request Deadline
Nov 17, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Nov 11, 2024