The only program of its kind is building competitiveness across the Americas and the Caribbean. Since 2010.
The Certified Port Executive™ Program brought structured professional education to the port and maritime sector across the Americas and the Caribbean over fifteen years ago and continues to set the standard.
The program that built a generation of port leaders.
CPE was created to address a gap that every port executive recognized but no institution had filled: there was no structured program that gave mid-career professionals the knowledge and tools to lead across all port functions — operations, commerce, regulation, and the horizon ahead.
Since the first cohort in 2010, the program has educated approximately 1,000 alumni now working at port authorities, marine terminals, shipping lines, logistics organizations, and government agencies.
The program runs multiple cohorts each year — delivered live via Zoom and in-person at select locations. Format, content, and faculty are reviewed each year to reflect the current state of the industry.
First cohort delivered. 24 participants from 12 ports.
CEU accreditation awarded.
25,000 learners milestone reached across all programs in group.
Curriculum expanded to 18 modules.
Alumni network passes 500 credentialed professionals.
Leadership Award established.
2026 cohort now enrolling.
Taught by the people who ran the port.
CPE Executive Faculty are accomplished port, terminal, transportation, logistics, security, and maritime professionals who join the program to share specialized expertise, real-world case studies, and executive-level insights drawn from leadership roles across the industry.
Port authority CEOs & executive directors
Governance, strategy, stakeholder management
Marine terminal operators & presidents
Operations, throughput, labour relations
Harbour masters & marine operations leads
Vessel traffic, safety, marine security
Government regulators & transport officials
Maritime law, compliance, environmental policy
Supply-chain & logistics executives
Intermodal networks, inland connectivity
Maritime security directors
ISPS, facility security, port resilience
Capt. Jeff Monroe
Program Director, CPE
Capt. Monroe has led the CPE program through its most significant period of growth, overseeing the expansion to 18 modules, the addition of the CEU accreditation, and the development of the alumni network infrastructure.
His background spans operational and executive roles in the maritime sector across the Americas and the Caribbean, and he brings that experience directly into program design and faculty selection. He is the primary point of contact for faculty, curriculum questions, and institutional partnerships.
About the program
Who runs the Certified Port Executive program?
CPE is delivered by a maritime education and professional development team serving the Americas and the Caribbean, and is the flagship port leadership credential in the region. Faculty are drawn from active and recently retired port, terminal, and government executives.
How long has the program been operating?
Since 2010. CEU accreditation was awarded in 2013.
Is the program accredited?
Yes. CPE is CEU-accredited and awards 3.5 Continuing Education Units (35 contact hours) on completion — recognized by accreditation bodies and organizational CPD programs.
Who teaches the program?
Faculty are drawn from active and recently retired executive roles across port authorities, marine terminal operators, government agencies, and the maritime legal community. Program Director Capt. Jeff Monroe has led the curriculum through its most significant period of growth — including expansion to 18 modules, CEU accreditation, and the build-out of the alumni network.
How many people have completed the program?
Roughly 1,000 alumni in 14+ countries since 2010. Many are in senior leadership at port authorities, marine terminal operators, shipping lines, and government agencies across the Americas and the Caribbean.
For a full primer on what the Certified Port Executive credential covers, read the program explainer. →
Ready to apply?
Eight cohorts in 2026 — Zoom and in-person. Five days, the whole port.