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Career Prospects in the Maritime Industry

Kickstart your career by completing one of our maritime courses

Studying for one of our courses is a great way to boost your nautical career prospects, whether that is embarking on a career, or looking to enhance your progression, our vast array of diplomas, certificates and short courses will propel you to where you need to be.

  • Gain a maritime qualification tailored to your chosen profession, proving all-round knowledge of the subject and key skills required for success.
  • Assure employers you have a sound level of training, and you are committed and highly motivated to the industry.
  • Being distance-learning experts, we are 100% online learning and the exams allows you to work and study at the same time giving you the flexibility to adjust your course to your lifestyle and working hours.

Are you still unsure of your career path? No problem. Our experienced and dedicated team are always on hand to assess your CV and offer training guidance to get you where you need to be. Get in touch with them today.

Why us?

Each Diploma is a valuable qualification in itself and may be the boost you need in your career.

Maritime Training Academy Diplomas are recognised by the University of Portsmouth, and can be included in the portfolio of evidence for Recognised Prior Learning (RPL).

Study at your own pace

Building your practical experience and qualifications at the same time, shows employers how committed you are.

Download all course material if you have limited internet access and choose when and where you take your exam. With online exams, there’s no need to travel.

So, if you want to improve your prospects through getting a globally recognised maritime qualification, we will support you every step of the way!

All MTA students get:

  • 100% online learning, including exams
  • Support from industry experts
  • Access to our private Student Community Facebook group
  • 12 months membership to IMarEST

AND…a globally recognised qualification with ‘MTA Dip’ after your name

Become a Marine Surveyor

Become a Marine Pilot

Become a Technical Manager

Become a Yacht Broker

Bettering your career and earning potential

Companies that have enrolled students onto our Diplomas

Anglo Eastern Group
A.P.Moller
Arrayan Marine Ltd
Atlantic LNG Company Of Trinidad & Tobago
Aria Inspection Group
Australian Government department of Transport
B.B project INC
Binnacle Marine
Blassco Ltd
BMT marine & Offshore Surveys Ltd
Boat Pack
Bureau Veritas
Bunkers Gibraltar
Burgess
Camper & Nicolsons
C2C Yachting
Cargo Inspection Services
Christos Chryssicopoulos
Dbeere Yachts
Dekra Experts BV
Edmiston
Exxon Mobil

Fortunato Ltd
Fraser Yachts
Furgo Seacore Ltd
Gibraltar Maritime Authority
Global Marine System
Harper Wira Insurance
Halliburton Surveyors & Adjusters
Horizon Yachts
Icelandic Maritime Authority
Kenya Maritime Authority
Lloyds Register EMEA
London Offshore Consultants
Macosnar Corporation
Maritime Industrial Services
Maritime Technical Services Ltd
Marriott & Co Ltd
Mauritian Coastguard
McLeod Trawlers
Met Office
Nationwide Marine Surveys
NFM Consulting
Nigerian Navy
Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency

Nimasa
North of England P&I Association
PYA
Queensway Navigation
Royal Navy
Royale Oceanic Ltd
Saipem S.A
Sembawang Shipyard
SGS Hong Kong Ltd
Ship Services Porsgrunn
Simpson Marine
South African Department of Transport
Stena Drilling
Sunseekers
T-Jamako Maritime
Tokio Marine Asia
Tsunami Marine ltd
Turkish Maritime Federation
Ulysse Yachts
US Navy
Viking Supply Ships
V.I.P Marine

IMarEST Membership

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