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Introduction to the Marine World
Discover the World Behind the Water
Goals
In summary
Prerequisites
Who is this course suitable for?
This course is ideal for:
- New starters joining the leisure marine industry
- Employees moving into the sector from another industry
- People working in non-technical roles such as finance, HR, marketing, sales, administration or customer service
- Apprentices, trainees and early-career employees
- Anyone who wants to build a broader understanding of boats, marinas, customers, terminology, safety and the wider marine industry
Course modules
about 2 hours
Reviews
A really useful introduction to the marine industry. I came in with very little knowledge and now feel much more confident with the terminology and how the sector fits together.
Sophie Bennett
New Starter
A great overview of the leisure marine world. It helped me understand conversations with colleagues and customers much more quickly and gave me confidence to ask the right questions.
James Collins
Sales Coordinator
Perfect for someone new to the sector. It covers the things people often assume you already know and explains them in a really accessible way.
Emily Carter
Customer Service Advisor
Frequently asked Questions
No. It is useful for anyone working in the marine sector, including roles in sales, marketing, finance, administration, customer service, training, events, marinas and boatbuilding.
This course is designed for anyone who is new to the leisure marine industry or wants to build a broader understanding of how the sector works. It is suitable for new starters, apprentices, career changers and employees in non-technical roles.
No. The course has been designed as an introduction and assumes no previous knowledge of boats, marinas or the marine industry.
You will gain an overview of the leisure marine industry, common marine terminology, boat and marina environments, customer service, safety, maritime regulation and some of the key organisations and events that shape the sector.
The course is designed to be completed at your own pace. You can work through it in one sitting or complete individual sections when convenient.
Yes. The course is delivered entirely online, allowing you to learn wherever and whenever suits you.
Yes. The course can be accessed on most modern computers, tablets and smartphones, although a larger screen may provide the best learning experience.
No. Your progress is saved, so you can leave the course and return to continue your learning later.
The course includes interactive activities and knowledge checks to help reinforce what you have learned throughout the modules. Knowledge checks do require correct answers to continue.
Yes. Learners who successfully complete the course will receive a certificate of completion.
Yes. The course has been created with input from marine industry professionals to ensure the content reflects the terminology, environments and situations learners are likely to encounter in the real world.
Yes. The course is particularly suitable for organisations looking to provide training to multiple employees or new starters.
Yes. It can provide a useful refresher and help employees understand areas of the industry outside their own particular role or specialism.
No. This is an introductory industry-awareness course. It explains key concepts and terminology but does not replace specialist technical or vocational training.
Once you have completed the course, you can continue developing your knowledge through more specialist British Marine Training Academy courses relevant to your role and career goals.
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