Alison's New App is now available on iOS and Android! Download Now

ADU
Industry leaders in maritime learning
586,362
Learners
211
Courses
1,283
Rates
Engineering & Construction
Health
Management
6+
Teaching on Alison since Aug 2021
For two decades, American Digital University (ADU) has been publishing quality courses related to the maritime industry. Its journey began with the realisation that there was a real problem with access in the sector, so it set about addressing this through the creation of more accessible instructional and learning opportunities for students interested in entering the maritime industry.

Together with industry and educational leaders, ADU has worked to redefine maritime learning and training by transforming brick-and-mortar classes into effective web-based channels. In India, through a government sponsored programme, ADU has become the de facto online training provider for the national maritime community and works extensively with the regional Work Force ...
🏆 Top Course by this Course Creator
Diploma in Marine Diesel Engines
17,965 Learners already enrolled
119
50
Not Interested
Free Online Courses by ADU
The Fundamentals of Statistics
1.5-3 hrs 21,933 learners
By ADU
You Will Learn How To

Having successfully completed this course you will be able to:

  • Explain requirements for conducting a sampling
  • Describe methods for gathering data
  • Compare processes of classifying data
  • Compute central tendency, including mean, median, mode
  • Define sigma notation expressions in order to write large sums
  • Compute the range for a data set
  • Compute mean absolute deviation
  • Compute variance
  • Compute standard deviation
  • Label mean, standard deviations, and percentages on a normal bell curve
  • Identify variations on skewed graphs
  • Compare relationships between data sets using correlation
  • Analyze scatter plots and then create them based on given data
  • Calculate the Pearson coefficient of correlation
  • Calculate critical levels of r
  • Calculate the equation of the regression line and “best fit”
course logo
CERTIFICATE
Statistics
The Fundamentals of Statistics
1.5-3 hrs
21933 enrolled
Introduction to Physical Chemistry
3-4 hrs 4,073 learners
By ADU
You Will Learn How To

After completing this course, the students should be able to:.

  • Describe enthalpy through exothermic and endothermic reactions
  • Describe crude oil/ petroleum and its separation using fractionation method to form useful distillation products
  • Analyze the effect of concentration, catalyst, pressure, particle size and temperature on reaction rate
  • Analyze redox reactionsin terms of oxygen/hydrogen gain/loss
  • Explain the types and properties of acids and bases, strength of acid and bases, and dissociation constant
  • Describe calculations associated with acid-base neutralization reaction
  • Discuss the properties of bases in reactions with acids and ammonium salts
  • Summarize techniques used in the preparation, separation and purification of salts
  • Explain the synthesis of ammonia by the Haber process
  • Explain the manufacture of sulfuric acid, sulfur dioxide and its uses
  • Discuss environmental impact of acid rain
course logo
CERTIFICATE
Chemistry
Introduction to Physical Chemistry
3-4 hrs
4073 enrolled
Statistics: Effectively Displaying Data
1.5-3 hrs 4,659 learners
By ADU
You Will Learn How To

Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Recognize the most effective graph for presenting information
  • Discuss and explain frequency tables
  • Discuss and explain bar and Pareto graphs
  • Discuss and explain dot-frequency graphs
  • Discuss and explain line graphs
  • Discuss and explain picture graphs
  • Discuss and explain circle graphs
  • Discuss and explain stem-leaf plots
  • Discuss and explain box-whisker graphs
  • Discuss and explain histograms
  • Discuss and explain cumulative frequency histograms
  • Discuss and explain the cumulative frequency polygons
  • Identify percentiles and quartiles with respect to cumulative frequency polygons
course logo
CERTIFICATE
Science
Statistics: Effectively Displaying Data
1.5-3 hrs
4659 enrolled
Probability and Combinatorics
3-4 hrs 1,320 learners
By ADU
You Will Learn How To

Having completed this course, students will be able to :

  • Explain/compute factorials
  • Distinguish permutation from combination and state definitions
  • Compute permutations with or without replacement, duplicate objects, and using all or some of the objects
  • Explain differences between impossible/certain events and their probabilities
  • Compare sample spaces, tree and Venn diagrams
  • Compare empirical and theoretical probabilities
  • Compute mutually exclusive/inclusive event probabilities
  • Explain Counting/Probability Principles for independent/ dependent events
  • Differentiate probabilities of more than one event occurring “with replacement” or “without replacement and compute values
  • Summarize Bernoulli experiments and requirements
  • Relate Binomial Theorem/Pascal’s Triangle to expand binomials and find a specific term
  • Explain meaning of and compute conditional probabilities
course logo
CERTIFICATE
Mathematics
Probability and Combinatorics
3-4 hrs
1320 enrolled
Diploma in Maritime Logistics
10-15 hrs 15,533 learners
By ADU
You Will Learn How To

Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:

  • Identify the differences between intermodal and multimodal transportation
  • Identify the roles and functions of the International Commercial Terms (Incoterms)
  • Analyze some supply chain management principles
  • Discuss the different chartering agreements
  • Discuss the maritime chain of transportation
  • Outline the characteristics of break bulk cargo
  • Explain the importance of the supply chain in the oil industry
  • Explain container systems as an essential part of maritime logistics
  • Discuss the importance of cargo documentation
  • Analyze the application of ICT (information communication) in supply chain management.
  • Explain how digitalization influences maritime logistics
  • Outline the threats to the maritime transportation industry
course logo
DIPLOMA
Business Development
Diploma in Maritime Logistics
10-15 hrs
15533 enrolled
Introduction to Ships, Ports and Terminals
4-5 hrs 4,974 learners
By ADU
You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain why ships are important in transportation
  • Explain the basics of a general cargo vessel
  • Analyze the ventilation requirement of cargo during transit
  • Describe the cargo-carrying capacity of a general cargo vessel
  • Outline the factors to be considered prior to loading general cargo
  • Discuss the different chartering agreements
  • Explain the concept of voyage chartering
  • Outline the various segments of the shipping market
  • Identify the roles of the shipping company or carrier and of third-party service providers
  • Discuss the importance of ports and terminals
  • Identify the different classifications of ports and terminals
  • Explain the process of port operation management
course logo
CERTIFICATE
Supply Chain Management
Introduction to Ships, Ports and Terminals
4-5 hrs
4974 enrolled
Beginner Cargo Transportation Processes
4-5 hrs 4,184 learners
By ADU
You Will Learn How To

Upon the successful completion of this course, you should be able to:

  • Outline the characteristics of break bulk cargo
  • Identify the actions of the actions by the shipper when securing cargo
  • Analyze the process of ventilation in cargo transportation
  • Outline all the functions of petroleum logistics
  • Outline the loading and discharging operations in shipping
  • Analyze the factors used to determine the initial, maximum and topping-off rates
  • Explain various metrics of cargo measurements
  • Discuss the process of containerization
  • Identify the compatibility characteristics for different types of cargo
  • Outline the different types of liner ships used in shipping
  • Discuss some liner shipping regulations
course logo
CERTIFICATE
Operations Management
Beginner Cargo Transportation Processes
4-5 hrs
4184 enrolled
Digitalization and Security in Maritime Logistics
4-5 hrs 3,801 learners
By ADU
You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Discuss the details of export and import cargo documentation
  • Analyze the commercial and legal need for cargo documentation
  • Explain the application of ICT in supply chain management
  • Outline the distinct facets of electronic data interchange (EDI)
  • Discuss the operations of extensible markup language (XML)
  • Explain how digitalization influences maritime logistics
  • Outline how IIoT helps to optimize the supply chain
  • Discuss the application of big data analytics
  • Outline the security threats to the maritime transportation industry
  • Discuss the relevance of the ISPS Code
  • Identify relevant government legislation and regulations
course logo
CERTIFICATE
Marine Navigation
Digitalization and Security in Maritime Logistics
4-5 hrs
3801 enrolled
Showing 1 - 8 of 211
Learner Reviews & Feedback For
2,492
1,283
avatar
Dr. E.
Nice content to learn for newbie like me. Clearly explained.
Was This Review Helpful?
Report
avatar
Daniel M.
The material presented is this course was very relevant when working in industry.
Was This Review Helpful?
Report
Get Exclusive Course Updates
Be the first to know when a new course is available from ADU . Stay on track with your learning goals and find new opportunities to grow.
View Similar Course Creators
category image
Business
+1
Course creators avatar
Biawiz Ltd
Skilled F&B manufacturing management
Noreen O'Connell is a progressive, experienced, insightful executive leader with a strong record in delivering..Know More
1 Courses
10,936 Learners
category image
IT
+5
Course creators avatar
Channel 9
Computer science written by MS tutors
Channel 9 is a Microsoft community site created in 2004. Originally launched as the company's blog, it is run ..Know More
55 Courses
1,584,647 Learners
category image
IT
+2
Course creators avatar
Er Sadiq Hussain
Electrical design mentor, engineer
Having graduated with a degree in the field of electronics in 2015, Sadiq Hussain began his career as an instr..Know More
4 Courses
121,637 Learners
category image
Engineering & Construction
+8
Course creators avatar
NPTEL
University lecturer curated courses
The National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning is an online learning platform founded in 2003 by the c..Know More
590 Courses
4,772,545 Learners
category image
Business
+8
Course creators avatar
Professional Academy
Developed by university lecturers
Professional Academy has curated courses since 2008 to make quality online courses freely available to all who..Know More
98 Courses
1,276,037 Learners
category image
Business
+3
Course creators avatar
SM Waqas Imam
Lean Six Sigma professional, Trainer
SM Waqas Imam is turn-around QHSE (quality, health, safety and environment) and Lean Six Sigma professional, t..Know More
25 Courses
932,196 Learners
category image
Teaching & Academics
+6
Course creators avatar
XSIQ
Multiple subject experts.
XSIQ was an Australian interactive multimedia corporation set up to develop industry leading interactive multi..Know More
39 Courses
2,780,918 Learners
Explore All Alison Course Categories
IT
1,201
Courses
Language
311
Courses
Health
960
Courses
Teaching & Academics
1,544
Courses
Personal Development
1,265
Courses
Business
1,660
Courses
Sales & Marketing
427
Courses
Engineering & Construction
795
Courses
Management
987
Courses

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alison really free?
The good news is that it’s free to learn on Alison! There is no cost for you to study and complete any of the courses offered by Alison. Once you’ve completed a course, you’ll have the option to purchase a printed or digital Certificate. If you don’t purchase a Certificate or Diploma, you can download your free Learner Record. This is official confirmation of the courses you have completed with Alison and the results you have achieved. Your Learner Record can be found in your Profile/Dashboard.
Create Courses on Alison, Make Money, Empower Millions
Feeling inspired by ADU? You can become a Course Creator too. Share your expertise with millions of learners and help them grow every day.
Become a Course Creator