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Professional Sailor Course

What will I learn?

Become a master of the seas with our Professional Sailor Training Programme, designed for people working on ships and boats who want to be the best. You'll learn important things like the rules of the sea, how to find your way, and how to plan journeys. You'll also learn how to deal with problems that come up, make sure everyone is safe, and talk to people clearly when you're at sea. We'll also teach you how to look after the environment when you're on a boat, so you follow the rules and don't harm the sea. This is a good, hands-on course that will give you the skills you need to have a great career on the water. Sign up now and get ready to set sail!

Apoia's Unique Features

Accessible online course for a lifetime
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
24/7 online assistance available
Select and arrange the chapters you want to study
Customize the course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet required

Develop skills

Enhance the development of the practical skills listed below

Learn the rules of the sea well: Understand and follow the IMO and SOLAS rules easily.

Get better at finding your way: Plan journeys using the stars, the sun, and electronic maps.

Deal with problems on the boat: Know how to handle bad weather, fix equipment, and manage the crew well.

Make sure everyone is safe at sea: Do practice drills and plan what to do in an emergency.

Talk clearly: Get good at using the radio and talking to other ships.

Suggested overview

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before getting started, you can adjust the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to begin with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can include

You'll be able to create more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, focused on personal and professional growth. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.