Training

• Exclusive savings: Upskill your employees and enjoy exclusive member discounts on training courses of up to 50%!  For example, on our Intermedia Marine Manager course, members save over £500 on the course price, while some of our CPD courses start from as little as £20. 
• Industry expertise: With over 100 years of marine experience, British Marine are experts in the sector, so you and your team can rest assured you’ll be supported in building the right skills and gaining the right qualifications for your business and your team. 
• Keeping you compliant: From manufacturing and importing to selling legally compliant products, with British Marine training you will get all the information you need to ensure that your products and services meet the regulations of the international markets you export to.   
• Over 90 courses to choose from: Choose from a growing suite of courses from marine specific to generalised professional qualifications, giving you and your employees plenty of options to grow your knowledge and develop your skills. 
• Choose how you learn:  We offer both face-to-face and online training, giving you the flexibility to choose when and how you learn. Online courses are quick and easy to access cutting down training time and making them cost effective, while courses such as our CPD registered certificates, that prove professional expertise, are best suited face-to-face learning. 
• Minimise recruitment and retention challenges: Provide your team with ongoing training to boost their knowledge and develop their skills to ensure a motivated and well trained team who will excel in their role. 
• Drive business growth: Learn how to retain existing customers and attract new audiences. Our online social media course gives you the skills and tools to drive engagement while our customer experience training teaches you how to design and manage your customer experience, deliver outstanding service and exceed customer expectations.    
• Access to Apprenticeship experts: Our qualified team of industry experts are on hand to advise members on all matters relating to Apprenticeships Standards and provide advice on how to get started.   

With over 90 courses to choose from, including specific and generalised professional qualifications, apprenticeship opportunities and a choice of learning formats, including both face-to-face and online, we’re confident you’ll find the right course for you and your team. 

Here are just a few of the courses we have on offer:  

Specialist marine courses

From Marina Manager and customer services courses to those tailored to marine electricians, our specialist marine courses are fully accredited by British Marine, providing the necessary qualifications needed for members of your team to progress in their role. 

Including: 

• Intermediate Marina Manager accreditation 
• Advanced Marina Manager accreditation 
• Recreational Craft Regulations Awareness (RCR)  
• BMEEA-certified Marine Electrical Technician (BMET)  
• Marine Electronics installer (MEI)

CPD certified short courses

Starting from just £20, CPD courses are fully accredited, delivered online and can be completed in your own time. From business administration and I.T courses to those focusing on health and safety and wellbeing, our wide range of CPD courses provide the perfect opportunity to brush up on key skills and upskill your workforce. 

Including: 

• Customer service  
• Health and safety  
• Conflict management  
• Leading and managing a team   

 Level 2 (equivalent to a GCSE) and Level 3 courses (equivalent to an A Level)

Covering an extensive range of business disciplines, our Level 2 and Level 3 courses are perfect for those looking to develop their careers or keep abreast of the latest industry best practices.

On the job learning

If you work in a marina, boat sales or a broker company, British Marine offers two on the job programmes to help you develop your role to its full potential. 

• Marina Operative Course 
• Boat Sales Qualification

Want to learn about apprenticeship opportunities? Look no further!

British Marine is delighted to announce that we have recently met OFQUALs conditions of recognition for delivery of End Point Assessment (EPA) which will see British Marine being re-registered to the End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) register.   

As specialists in the marine sector and with a team of assessors from across the industry, British Marine is well versed in the challenges businesses may face and can provide tailored support to help organisations navigate their way through the EPA journey.   

British Marine can deliver EPAs for the following Standards (apprenticeships)

• Marina & Boatyard Operative, Level 2   
• Boatbuilder, Level 3   
• Marine Engineer, Level 3

To get started, please visit our dedicated training portal. 

The British Marine training team can also be contacted at training(at)britishmarine.co.uk or on 01784 473377. Our team of experienced consultants will be able to help you identify your requirements and develop a structured learning and development plan for your business.  

Our team of experienced consultants are also available to help you identify your requirements and develop a structured learning and development plan for your business.