Course
Composite Boat Builder
American Boat and Yacht Council
$85 cost
Apply marine composite construction techniques by selecting and executing single‑skin or sandwich construction in boatbuilding contextsSelect reinforcement fabrics and resins based on material properties for performance‑driven marine composite applicationsIntegrate structural details such as stringers, bulkheads, transoms, and hull‑to‑deck joints in composite vessel structuresExecute composite fabrication processes including hand lay‑up, vacuum bagging, chopper‑gun molding, and sandwich construction in shop and yard environmentsPerform quality assurance procedures by inspecting laminates and controlling catalyzation and wet‑out to ensure composite part integrityFollow safety practices for handling composite materials and equipment in a marine composite shop environment
Certification
Dynamic Positioning Operator
Nautical Institute
Apply dynamic positioning principles to support safe and effective dynamic positioning system operationsConfigure and set up dynamic positioning systems including power supply, manoeuvring systems, and position reference systemsOperate dynamic positioning-associated equipment and interpret alarm, warning, and information messages during vessel operationsRelate dynamic positioning installation requirements to ship systems including power supply, manoeuvring capability, and available position reference systemsAssess environmental conditions including wind, sea state, current, tidal stream, and vessel movement in relation to dynamic positioning operations
Bachelor's Degree
Engineering-Naval Concentration
Stevens Institute of Technology
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Integrated Ship Systems Engineering
Stevens Institute of Technology
Course
Marine Corrosion
American Boat and Yacht Council
$985 cost
Understand atomic and molecular interactions to explain how matter behaves in corrosion‑related marine environmentsAnalyze chemical bonding and electrochemical reactions to determine their impact on marine corrosion processesEvaluate pH effects to assess how acidity and alkalinity influence corrosion behaviorCompare electrical‑flow theories to interpret electrical behavior relevant to marine corrosion systemsApply knowledge of the galvanic series to predict corrosion risks among common marine metalsIdentify corrosion types to diagnose single‑metal, galvanic, and stray‑current corrosion on vessels
Course
Marine Electrical
American Boat and Yacht Council
$985 cost
Apply foundational electrical theory concepts including voltage, current, resistance, and power in marine environmentsInstall and terminate marine-grade wiring following best practices for safe and long-lasting electrical connectionsSize wiring for AC and DC marine systems to meet electrical load requirementsInstall, maintain, test, and troubleshoot marine battery and charging systemsInstall, operate, and troubleshoot inverters for reliable AC power generation on marine vesselsDesign and select components for AC shorepower systems in compliance with marine standards
Course
Marine Standards
American Boat and Yacht Council
$795 cost
Design cockpit drainage and electric bilge pump systems to ensure efficient water removal and long‑term vessel safetySelect potable water system components to support reliable installation and safe onboard water deliveryMaintain AC and DC electrical systems to ensure dependable operation of batteries,generators,chargers,and invertersInspect engine exhaust,propulsion,steering,and control systems to verify safe operation and compliance with marine standardsService fuel and ventilation systems to ensure safe gasoline and diesel performance and prevent vapor hazardsInstall portable and fixed firefighting equipment to provide compliant onboard fire protection capabilities
Course
Marine Systems
American Boat and Yacht Council
$985 cost
Install potable water system components to ensure clean, reliable onboard water delivery in accordance with marine best practicesDesign marine sanitation systems to achieve compliant waste management and meet regulatory installation requirementsInstall storage tanks to ensure safe containment and proper operation of water, fuel, and waste systems,Install thru‑hulls, seacocks, shaft seals, and exhaust systems to maintain watertight integrity and reliable vessel performanceApply basic electrical theory to safely design and install marine wiring systemsSelect wire sizes and overcurrent protection devices to ensure safe and efficient electrical circuit operationInstall batteries, chargers, and inverters to provide dependable marine power in compliance with electrical standards
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
Old Dominion University
Bachelor's Degree
Naval Engineering
Stevens Institute of Technology
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Naval Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Naval Ship Design
George Mason University
Master's Degree
Ocean Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Ship Hydrodynamics
Stevens Institute of Technology