Alongside Clegg Gifford, the Academy has also secured the backing of an exceptional group of Founding Partners including Haven Knox-Johnston Commercial, part of Howden, Skandinavian Agency Services S.A.C Marine Surveyors, Aqueduct Marina and Bartons Solicitors, whose early investment, expertise and commitment have been instrumental in shaping it.

Created in direct response to industry demand and shaped by the industry, for the industry, the British Marine Training Academy will build on British Marine’s established portfolio of face-to-face and online training to transform how the leisure marine sector accesses learning, builds skills and supports career progression.

Hosted on a multi-award-winning digital learning platform, it will provide flexible, bite-sized courses that can be accessed online, on demand and at the learner’s own pace, removing many of the traditional barriers to professional development while giving businesses a scalable and cost-effective way to upskill their workforce.

Courses will span technical skills, leadership, compliance, innovation and Continuing Professional Development (CPD), alongside introductory learning designed to attract, develop and retain the next generation of marine professionals.

One of the first courses to launch will be Introduction to the Marine World, an entry-level programme for new entrants and career changers, as well as businesses looking to effectively onboard employees who are new to the sector. Many more courses are also already in development.

Businesses, HR managers, training leads and marine professionals are encouraged to register their interest now to receive Academy launch updates and early access information.