Carriers like FedEx, UPS, and DHL require shippers to have current certification before accepting hazmat shipments. The specific training depends on how you ship (air, ground, or ocean) and what you're shipping. Not sure which program? Contact us—we'll match you to the right certification in minutes.
You can start immediately—24/7 access, no waiting for class schedules. Most online programs take 4-20 hours depending on the certification level. Your certificate generates instantly upon successful completion. Many customers complete same-day when needed.
We see this every day—you're not alone. Once purchased, you can start your renewal program immediately. Since you already know the fundamentals, it should take you less time to go through the training. Unlike other training companies, we do not force you to go through every slide and pre-check. You can go straight to the external exam if you want. Certificate generates the moment you pass, so you can get that shipment moving.
Yes. All of TDG’s programs are designed to help you meet the U.S. Department of Transportation’s four training requirements under 49CFR Part §172.704: (1) General Awareness Training; (2) Security Awareness Training; (3) Safety Training; and (4) Function Specific Training. TDG’s certificates are recognized and accepted by major carriers worldwide including FedEx, UPS, DHL, and air cargo carriers. Employers have been using our training programs to certify their employees for over 30 years. Our training meets the US DOT’s legal regulatory requirements.
Often, yes—air and ground transport have different regulatory frameworks (IATA for air, 49 CFR/DOT for ground). If you ship the same materials by multiple modes, we offer multi-modal commodity specific programs that cover both. This is actually one of our specialties—our team has decades of real logistics experience across all transport modes.
Yes—lithium battery shipping has become one of the most complex areas of dangerous goods compliance. Regulations differ based on battery type (ion vs. metal), watt hours, whether batteries are packed alone, with equipment or shipped alone, and your transport mode. We have dedicated lithium battery programs for air, ground, and ocean. Given how frequently these regulations change, this is an area where having expert support matters.
For most programs everything you need is included: training modules, practice quizzes, final exam, and your certificate upon completion. If you are taking one of our comprehensive modal programs (IATA Shipping Certification, IMDG Ocean Shipping Certification, Shipping Hazardous Materials by Ground) you will need to purchase the applicable regulations separately to complete training. (Though we can point you to resources if you want reference copies for ongoing use.)
IATA (air) certification is valid for 2 years. DOT/49 CFR (ground) and IMDG (ocean) certification is valid for 3 years. You will receive notifications from us reminding you when it is time to renew.
You get three free attempts included with your enrollment. The exams test practical application, not memorization—if you've completed the training modules, you're prepared. If you don't pass after three attempts, we have options to continue (small administrative fee). Our pass rates are high because our training actually prepares you.
Work at your own pace. The system saves your progress automatically. Log in from any device, any time—at home, at work, at 2am if that's when you have time. You have 90 days to complete, though most people finish much faster.
Yes. For 5 or more employees, we offer discounts. For larger teams, we can also discuss custom webinar training tailored to your specific products and operations—often more cost-effective and more relevant than off-the-shelf programs. Contact sales@dgtraining.com for a quote.
This is where we're different. Our technical support team (support@dgtraining.com) doesn't disappear after you buy. Have a question about a specific shipment? Confused by a regulation? Our experts are available to help—it's part of why our customers stay with us for years, not just transactions.
Yes—we have programs for specific commodities (like lithium batteries, dry ice, limited quantities, or biological substances) and specific hazard classes (corrosives, flammable liquids) that are shorter and more focused than full certification. If you only ship certain materials, you may not need the comprehensive program. Tell us what you ship, and we'll recommend the right level.
Three questions: What are you shipping? How are you shipping it (air, ground, ocean)? And what's your role (shipper, freight forwarder, carrier)? Answer those, and we can match you to the exact program you need. Not sure? Call us, Chat with Us or Contact our Sales Team—we've been doing this for 30 years and can get you sorted quickly.
30+ years. 100,000+ students trained. Our instructors have actual logistics experience—they've managed cargo operations, not just read the regulations. When regulations change (and they change constantly), we're often involved in the process. Our clients stay with us 10, 15, even 20+ years because they know they can call us with the weird edge cases and get a real answer.