We love celebrating our student’s success here at the Maritime Training Academy.

Bianca is a former Yacht Brokerage diploma student who is now studying the Superyacht Operations diploma – in this Q&A we find out all about her career, motivation to study, experience of the course and top tips for future students…

1. What is your current role and how have you progressed to it? 

Initially my role was Head of Sales; I’ve been in sales and marketing for so long now – always in the luxury industry – from Automotive, working with Bentley & McLaren, to real estate. I have also worked with Gulf Craft, Majesty and Sunreef Yachts. In my current role, as time has progressed I have been involved with pretty much all aspects of the business, from hiring to production.

2. Why did you choose to study the Yacht Brokerage diploma?

It just made sense. I have really wanted to do this course for a long time. For many reasons – one which I must say was my ego! I just felt good doing it and it just gave me so much more knowledge and understanding of what a Yacht Broker does. Not everyone has this diploma and I always like to stand out and be different and this definitely did that for me. I just wanted that Diploma under my belt; I think especially as a women, it made me feel great! Plus it’s not just any diploma , it’s from MTA where there’s a prestige to it.

3. What were your course highlights?

This was a challenging course! There’s a whole lot of information and different aspects to learn so don’t think it will be a breeze just because you’re paying for it! It will push you – I wasn’t quite sure I’d pass the exam, but I did! You have to be committed and dedicated. The whole thing for me was a highlight really. And telling people I was studying it was also a great feeling- knowledge is everything.

4. How do you feel this course has helped your career and progression?

It has definitely helped! It has given me a step up as I said not many have this and I feel that especially being a women in this industry, it gives you an element of respect and shows you know what you’re talking about. Learning always helps and I’m already staring my new course with MTA, keep learning, that’s what will make you stand out from the crowd. Primarily, respect.

5. Why have you chosen to enrol on the Superyacht Operations course?

I just love learning and I love the industry. I’m like a sponge and this is what I need and want to progress, plus how many can say they have done this Diploma??? I want to better myself and what better way.

6. What top tips would you give to future students?

Be committed and dedicated. Don’t assume you’ll pass with little effort. Be ready to study, the exam was tough, it’s not a simple yes or no, but an essay. But when you do pass, what an amazing feeling! And you can add initials to your business card!

Thank you to Bianca for this insightful Q&A, it’s great to hear such positive feedback.

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