Lithium Battery Shipping Training
DGM’s training equips shippers, freight forwarders, consolidators, and distribution teams with lithium battery shipping expertise across air, ocean, and ground transport. Offering training through various methods from self-paced online, webinar and instructor‑led classes allow clients flexibility. Graduates will be able to ship cells and batteries worldwide with confidence.
Class at your location (Anywhere Globally): Lithium Battery Shipping Training (Custom Quote Based on Client’s Needs)
A DGM instructor can visit any site for lithium ion and lithium metal battery training. The material and course is tailored to the client’s specific shipping scenario. Quotes reflect group size, language, and venue.
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Ideal For:
- Battery Manufacturers
- Automotive Companies
- Shippers
- Freight Forwarders / IACs
- Consolidators
- Warehouse & Distribution Personnel
Topics Covered in Training:
- 49CFR, IATA DGR and IMDG code as applicable
- UN 3480/3481 (Li‑ion), UN 3090/3091 (Li‑metal), new sodium‑ion entries, UN 3171 battery‑powered vehicles
- Cell vs. battery definitions, watt‑hour and lithium‑content limits
- UN 38.3 test summary obligations and documentation storage
- Determining “excepted,” “Section I / IB / II,” or fully regulated status
- DOT special permit uses as appliable
- Marking, labeling, and overpack rules
- Packing steps for loose boxes, single overpacks, multiple overpacks on one declaration
- Shipper’s Declaration completion and record retention
- Acceptance checklists, incident response, and security awareness
DURATION:
- Initial Classroom Training: Determined by the client’s specific shipment parameters.
- Recurrent Classroom Training: Determined by the client’s specific shipment parameters.
In-Person Training at DGM
(Initial: $575.00 / Recurrent $495.00 per participant)
Prepare your staff to ship lithium batteries safely and legally with DGM’s focused program. Certified instructors cover IATA Section IA/IB/II, 49 CFR, and IMDG requirements, guiding participants through classification, packaging, marking, labeling, and documentation. Hands-on workshops reinforce lessons on UN packaging specifications, state‑of‑charge limits, and dangerous goods declarations, so graduates can move cells and packs by air, sea, and road with full compliance and confidence.
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Ideal For:
- Battery Manufacturers
- Automotive Companies
- Shippers
- Freight Forwarders / IACs
- Consolidators
- Warehouse & Distribution Personnel
Topics Covered in Training:
- 49CFR, IATA DGR and IMDG code as applicable
- UN 3480/3481 (Li‑ion), UN 3090/3091 (Li‑metal), new sodium‑ion entries, UN 3171 battery‑powered vehicles
- Cell vs. battery definitions, watt‑hour and lithium‑content limits
- UN 38.3 test summary obligations and documentation storage
- Determining “excepted,” “Section I / IB / II,” or fully regulated status
- DOT special permit uses as appliable
- Marking, labeling, and overpack rules
- Packing steps for loose boxes, single overpacks, multiple overpacks on one declaration
- Shipper’s Declaration completion and record retention
- Acceptance checklists, incident response, and security awareness
DURATION:
- Initial Classroom Training: Determined by the client’s specific shipment parameters.
- Recurrent Classroom Training: Determined by the client’s specific shipment parameters.
Online Training Small Lithium Battery ($375.00)
Study lithium battery shipping rules anywhere with DGM’s web‑based program focused on exempt lithium battery shipments. The curriculum follows Title 49 CFR, IATA, and the IMDG Code, supplying clear guidance on classification, packing, marking, labeling, and shipping‑paper preparation. Upon successful completion each participant will be awarded a lithium battery certification. Access the course on any desktop, tablet, or phone, self paced as your schedule allows, and keep quick‑reference downloads for later referral.
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Ideal For:
- Battery Manufacturers
- Automotive Companies
- Shippers
- Freight Forwarders / IACs
- Consolidators
- Warehouse & Distribution Personnel
Topics Covered in Training:
- 49CFR, IATA DGR and IMDG code as applicable
- UN 3480/3481 (Li‑ion), UN 3090/3091 (Li‑metal), new sodium‑ion entries, UN 3171 battery‑powered vehicles
- Cell vs. battery definitions, watt‑hour and lithium‑content limits
- UN 38.3 test summary obligations and documentation storage
- Determining “excepted,” “Section I / IB / II,” or fully regulated status
- DOT special permit uses as appliable
- Marking, labeling, and overpack rules
- Packing steps for loose boxes, single overpacks, multiple overpacks on one declaration
- Shipper’s Declaration completion and record retention
- Acceptance checklists, incident response, and security awareness
DURATION:
- Initial / Recurrent Training: 6-8 hours
Webinars – Training with DGM
(Initial: $575.00 / Recurrent $495.00 per participant)
DGM’s live webinar on lithium battery shipping delivers the same rigorous content as the classroom course in a virtual setting. Accredited instructors stream concise breakdowns of IATA Sections IA, IB, II, 49 CFR Parts 100‑185, and the IMDG Code, then demonstrate classification, packing, marking, labeling, and documentation. Interactive polls and Q&A match theory with practice, while downloadable guides support hands‑on exercises in UN packaging specifications, verifying state‑of‑charge limits, and completing the shipper’s declaration for dangerous goods. By the end of the session, participants hold the knowledge and credentials to ship lithium cells and packs by air, sea, or road with full compliance and confidence.
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Ideal For:
- Battery Manufacturers
- Automotive Companies
- Shippers
- Freight Forwarders / IACs
- Consolidators
- Warehouse & Distribution Personnel
Topics Covered in Training:
- 49CFR, IATA DGR and IMDG code as applicable
- UN 3480/3481 (Li‑ion), UN 3090/3091 (Li‑metal), new sodium‑ion entries, UN 3171 battery‑powered vehicles
- Cell vs. battery definitions, watt‑hour and lithium‑content limits
- UN 38.3 test summary obligations and documentation storage
- Determining “excepted,” “Section I / IB / II,” or fully regulated status
- DOT special permit uses as appliable
- Marking, labeling, and overpack rules
- Packing steps for loose boxes, single overpacks, multiple overpacks on one declaration
- Shipper’s Declaration completion and record retention
- Acceptance checklists, incident response, and security awareness
DURATION:
- Initial Classroom Training: 2 Days
- Recurrent Classroom Training: 1 Day
Lithium Battery Shipping Training — Hybrid Learning Program: Online Flexibility + In-Person Expertise (Custom Quote Based on Client’s Needs)
DGM pairs, self‑paced e‑learning modules with a follow‑up workshop led by a certified instructor. The digital segment walks learners through IATA Sections IA, IB, II, 49 CFR lithium rules, and IMDG cross‑references with quizzes. Once the online modules are complete, the class meets live onsite or via video for demonstrations on hazmat packaging, limitations, labeling, and hazardous material shipping papers. This blended schedule keeps downtime low, gives participants plenty of practice, and issues a single certificate recognized by air, sea, and road carriers.
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Ideal For:
- Battery Manufacturers
- Automotive Companies
- Shippers
- Freight Forwarders / IACs
- Consolidators
- Warehouse & Distribution Personnel
Topics Covered in Training:
- 49CFR, IATA DGR and IMDG code as applicable
- UN 3480/3481 (Li‑ion), UN 3090/3091 (Li‑metal), new sodium‑ion entries, UN 3171 battery‑powered vehicles
- Cell vs. battery definitions, watt‑hour and lithium‑content limits
- UN 38.3 test summary obligations and documentation storage
- Determining “excepted,” “Section I / IB / II,” or fully regulated status
- DOT special permit uses as appliable
- Marking, labeling, and overpack rules
- Packing steps for loose boxes, single overpacks, multiple overpacks on one declaration
- Shipper’s Declaration completion and record retention
- Acceptance checklists, incident response, and security awareness
DURATION:
- Initial Classroom Training: 2 Days
- Recurrent Classroom Training: 1 Day
Take the Next Step in Safety and Compliance
Ensure your team is fully trained and certified to handle hazardous materials safely and in accordance with global regulations. Contact DGM today to schedule your in-person training session—at our classroom or at your location anywhere in the world.