SAMS offers the following certification courses (1 year in duration):
- Certificate in International Trade (59326 NQF Level 2)
- Certificate in Freight Handling (57831 NQF Level 3)
- Certificate in Shipping Practice and Port Distribution (49155 NQF Level 4)
- Certificate in Custom Clearing and Freight Forwarding (59365 NQF Level 3)
- Diploma in Cargo Handling Logistics (58473 NQF Level 5)
- Day Skipper Program
Learners who excel are awarded certification of outstanding performance. All certificates are accompanied by a statement of results. The certificates are accredited with the Department of Education and with the Transport and Education Training Authority (TETA).