Online Superyacht courses to enhance your career in the maritime industry

Owners rep | Purser | Broker | Yacht Manager | Project Manager | Surveyor | Senior Superyacht Crew

Empowering Superyacht Careers - At Sea and Ashore

Superyacht crew on-board promotion

Seafarer transition to a Shorebased career

Transition from Merchant Shipping to on-board a Superyacht

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Online Superyacht course in Superyacht Owners Representative Course Diploma - maritime project management and yacht build supervision

Superyacht Owners Representative

Equips professionals to manage yacht build, refit, and operations on behalf of owners. 

Gain the skills to:

  • Represent owners across all project phases

  • Act as the key liaison with shipyards, crew, and stakeholders

  • Protect high-value investments

  • Oversee complex refits and new builds

  • Ensure excellence in service and operational delivery

Online Superyacht course in Superyacht Purser course - training in yacht administration, crew logistics, and financial management

Superyacht Purser

Provides the financial, logistical, and administrative skills needed to manage luxury yacht operations with confidence and precision.

You will master how to:

  • Oversee interior management and guest services

  • Handle accounts, budgets, and financial reporting

  • Coordinate crew logistics and travel

  • Ensure customs, immigration, and regulatory compliance

  • Support the Captain and enhance the owner’s experience

Online Superyacht course in Superyacht Broker sale and purchase - training in yacht sales, client negotiation, and brokerage law for sale and purchase

Superyacht Broker (Sale & Purchase)

Equips aspiring and junior brokers with the skills to manage high-value yacht transactions from lead to closing.

Skills you will develop:

  • Navigate the full sale and purchase process

  • Build and qualify leads with a commercial mindset

  • Understand yacht specifications, surveys, and legal frameworks

  • Develop negotiation strategies that close deals

  • Represent clients with professionalism and integrity

Online Superyacht course in Superyacht Charter Broker course and manager training image featuring a luxury yacht available for charter

Superyacht Charter Broker & Manager

Trains future charter professionals to deliver exceptional service, close deals, and manage operations in the growing superyacht charter market.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Broker bespoke charter experiences with confidence

  • Handle client relations, contracts, and negotiations

  • Manage fleet logistics and seasonal planning

  • Coordinate crew, compliance, and operational delivery

  • Build long-term client and stakeholder relationships

Online Superyacht course in Superyacht Management Course - training in vessel operations, compliance, financial oversight, and crew coordination

Superyacht Management

Equips you with the operational, financial, and regulatory expertise to manage luxury yachts with confidence and credibility.

Key takeaways include:

  • Oversee day-to-day yacht operations and maintenance

  • Manage budgets, accounts, and financial reporting

  • Ensure compliance with international regulations

  • Liaise with owners, captains, and management teams

  • Protect asset value through strategic oversight

how are the Superyacht online courses delivered?

We use a modern and interactive online Learning Management System (LMS). Accessible on any computer or device. 

Choose to study a Diploma or Certificate or as Continued Professional Development (CPD)

Diploma

  • 12 modules – online platform
  • 12 month Duration
  • Assignments and Project based assessment
  • Award: Distinction, Merit, Pass or Fail
  • Accredited and Recognition where applicable

Certificate

  • 6 modules – online platform
  • 6 month duration
  • Assignment based assessment
  • Offers a well rounded subject knowledge with the option to progress further

CPD

  • 1 main topic to choose from your Career discipline
  • 1 month duration
  • For Course graduates that want to be most up to date
  •  For Experienced Individuals that want to be most up to date

How to enrol onto one of our online superyacht courses

Step 1: Connect with us via Email, Phone, WhatsApp or social media and enquire for more details on a course you are interested in.

Step 2: We offer a personalised PATHWAY for you and propose which course and timeline may best suit. 

Step 3: Consider if this our course is right for you, if so then we will enrol you.

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Careers

Careers in the superyachting industry: a day in the life

Glimpse into the daily life of what each job role looks like after completing an online superyacht course

Owners Rep

Represents the interests of Yacht Owners across build, refit and operations from ashore

Purser

Manages administrative and financial operations on board a superyacht

Yacht Broker (Sales & Purchase)

Facilitates the buying and selling of yachts for owners and clients

Yacht Charter Broker

Arranges yacht charters and curates itineraries for clients

Yacht Charter Manager

Oversees the marketing, booking and operational logistics of Charters for Yacht Owners

Yacht Manager

Oversees the day-to-day operations of a yacht on behalf of a Yacht Owner

Project Manager

Coordinates Yacht construction and refit projects

Yacht Insurance Broker

Provides specialist insurance solutions for yachts and their crew

Yacht Surveyor

Inspects and assesses yachts to ensure safety, compliance and condition

See 25 different Superyacht careers - From our online superyacht courses

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Superyacht Pathways

Discover Your Superyacht Career Pathway

Whether you are new to the maritime industry, transitioning from hospitality, or looking to formalize your experience, YACHTPATH Academy provides guidance from your current position onwards. Through our online superyacht courses, you will gain the essential knowledge and skills needed for success.

Whatever your destination YACHTPATH Academy is your launch pad offering the skills, qualifications, and support you need to move confidently from where you are today to where you want to be tomorrow.

The table below shows the 5 main areas our students start from and typically which online superyacht courses suit them best
CourseSuperyacht CrewMerchant SeafarerFamily Office StaffJunior Maritime ProfessionalExperienced Maritime Professional
Superyacht Owners Rep
Superyacht Purser
Superyacht Broker (Sale & Purchase)
Superyacht Charter Broker & Manager
Superyacht Management
Superyacht Project Management (Refit & New Build
Superyacht Insurance Broker
Superyacht Superintendent
Superyacht & Small Craft Surveying
Superyacht Advanced Operations
Superyacht Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
Superyacht Sustainability & AI for Industry
Maritime Law
Maritime Business Management Shoreside
Continued Professional Development (CPD)

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Why study online with us?

Why

Our online superyacht courses are specifically designed and delivered to close up gaps in knowledge when looking to transition or expand your career. We invest in the latest technology for the most up-to-date learning methods and course content creation.

We offer:

  • Interactive course delivery using webinars, videos, quizzes & course notes
  • Continual Assessments
  • Expert Tutor support
  • Career advice
  • Accredited and Recognised where applicable
Who we are

We are a collaborative team of Superyacht experts all currently working in our respective fields. With extensive industry experience dedicated to inspiring our students and equipping them with the essential knowledge to thrive and advance in the Superyacht and Maritime industry. 

  • Superyacht Captains
  • Engineers
  • Maritime Lawyers
  • Brokers
  • Managers
  • Accountants
  • Pursers
  • Surveyors
  • Business Operators

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