The Certified Dangerous Goods Professional certification is a valued credential in the transportation safety industry. This course is designed to present students with an overview of the concepts covered in the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM) CDGP® exam.
CDGP: Certified Dangerous Goods professional PowerPoint presentations with pre-recorded audio and supplementary material will take you through how to identify and prepare dangerous goods for shipment according
The CSU CDGP exam prep course is delivered entirely online and may be initiated by any CDGP applicant at any time. The CDGP applicant has up to 10 weeks to complete the prep course, though an extension of the 10 weeks may be requested from CSU directly. The CSU CDGP exam prep course contains 8 modules covering the 4 principle texts involved in the CDGP exam, as follows:
- UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, and
- International Civil Aviation Organization’s Technical Instructions (ICAO TI), and
- International Air Transport Association’s Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA DGR), and the
- International Maritime Organization’s Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code).
The presentation covers the topics outlined in the CDGP® examination blueprint (as indicated in the course syllabus).
Textbook(s)
All course materials are included in the course at no additional fee.
It is highly recommended that students consult updated copies of the 4 text materials found here.
Prerequisites to Take Certification Exam
A minimum of five years of relevant experience in a field related to dangerous goods transportation to take the IHMM CDGP® certification exam. Candidates must meet all eligibility requirements before scheduling and taking their exam. The IHMM CDGP® is found here > https://ihmm.org/cdgp/
These include the following:
File an application
Transcript (upload a copy of your transcript/diploma if applicable to the application)
Third-party employment verification
Pay the application fee
Then pass the exam and pay the annual fee to be issued the credential. For full details see the IHMM Website.
Duration: 10 weeks – though this course is online and self-directed with assistance from an instructor. The duration is limited to 10 weeks, though students may request an extension.
This program may be started any day at the discretion of the student as this program is delivered online.