Maritime Training Academy
Maritime Training Academy accredited online diplomas and certificates are recognised throughout the marine industry.
Trusted by seafarers, shore-based specialists and marine industry employers worldwide – our training courses cover superyachts, ship operations, surveying, maritime law and marine safety. Each MTA training course is designed to provide candidates with the specialist knowledge, student support and learning flexibility necessary to further maritime careers & pastimes.
Find your perfect maritime training course today.
Marine Industry Diplomas & Certificates
Further your marine industry career with MTA’s internationally recognised diplomas, certificates and short courses. Our flexible online maritime training helps you to study from anywhere in the world and at your own pace.
Yacht & Superyacht
Certification in yacht operations, brokerage, refit, project management and UHNW asset oversight. Built for onboard crew and shore-based marine professionals.
Marine Surveying & Inspection
Training in ship surveying, systems inspection, cargo assessment and marine incident investigation, tailored for surveyors, technical staff and regulatory professionals.
Shipping & Logistics
Online diplomas covering marine pilotage, tanker operations, LNG shipping and port services. Ideal for professionals in commercial shipping, cargo handling and maritime logistics.
Engineering & Technical
Focused training in shipbuilding, ship repair, technical ship operations and marine fuels. Intended for shipyard specialists, marine engineers, surveyors and operations teams.
Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE)
Essential courses in fire safety, ISM code compliance, hazardous materials and onboard risk management. Designed for officers, inspectors and safety and compliance professionals.
Special Interest & Custom Diplomas
Explore creative, niche training, from marine art history to bespoke diploma programmes, designed for unique career goals or personal maritime passions.
FAQs
How long do the courses take to complete? What's the difference between a Diploma and a Certificate? Read through our Frequently Asked Questions below to find out the answer.
Why choose the Maritime Training Academy?
Maritime Training Academy is a global leader in providing online maritime training courses.
We offer a unique combination of flexibility, student support and industry expertise. Each year we help thousands of students in yacht management, marine surveying, ship operations, maritime law and other marine industry sectors to build knowledge and progress careers.
Flexible
Online learning allows you to study in your own time, at your own pace from anywhere in the world. This saves on travel and classroom costs and allows you to fit your studies around your job and progress your career.
Supportive
While the nature of distance learning is independent study, we recognise the importance of support. Students can contact us at any time during their course for assistance and our team of industry experts are always on hand for advice.
Expertise
We have over 50 industry experts writing, developing and advising on our course material. We truly believe that allowing students to tap into their expertise and knowledge is of the utmost importance to fulfil your dream career.
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News & Blog
Keep up to date with the latest Maritime Training Academy news
Yachtzoo joins MTA
Yachtzoo Joins Leading Superyacht Organisations Supporting Maritime Training Academy Maritime Training Academy (MTA) is delighted to announce that Yachtzoo has agreed to support four of our specialist superyacht training programmes, further strengthening the...
VLCC and Tanker Careers News
The Tanker sector is growing, and so is the demand for specialist maritime expertise. With VLCC newbuilding orders surging in 2026, opportunities are emerging across vessel operations, engineering, surveying, ship management, safety and newbuilding projects....
A Day at Seawork Southampton
It’s always great to try new shows, and the team recently attended their first Seawork show. It’s always nice to meet people face-to-face, catch up with familiar faces and see what’s happening across the industry, so the team headed down to Southampton for the day....
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