Professional Diploma in Nautical Management Software
This professional diploma teaches you to choose, configure and get the most out of the software that runs marinas, charter companies, boatyards and other nautical businesses. You will study the architecture of maritime business software and the cloud, marina and berth management platforms, charter fleet and booking systems, maintenance and boatyard CMMS, CRM and marketing automation, financial and invoicing software, and IoT, telemetry, business intelligence and artificial intelligence applied to nautical operations, ending with a digitalization and software implementation project for a real type of business.
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What is the Professional Diploma in Nautical Management Software?
This professional diploma covers the business software of the recreational and commercial nautical sector from a user's and implementer's perspective. You will learn how ERP, property management and cloud systems fit together through databases, APIs and webhooks; how marina platforms handle berth allocation, smart pedestals, berthing contracts, waiting lists and access control; how charter platforms synchronize fleet availability, pricing, OTAs, documents and check-in and check-out; how CMMS tools plan boat maintenance, work orders and spare parts; how CRM, marketing automation, invoicing, POS and treasury tools support the business; and how IoT, e-logbooks, dashboards and AI turn data into decisions.
What sets this professional diploma apart: a sector-specific view of software for marinas, charter fleets, boatyards and nautical schools rather than generic IT; a practical approach to configuring and integrating real platforms, booking engines, payment gateways and accounting systems; a complete business picture that links operations, maintenance, sales, customer relations and finance; attention to data protection and cyber security in nautical environments; a data-driven layer with telemetry, business intelligence and AI-based forecasting; and a final project in which you plan the full digitalization of a marina, charter company or boatyard, from audit to return on investment.
Program highlights
- Sector-specific software: marinas, charter fleets, boatyards and nautical schools.
- Marina management: berth allocation, smart pedestals, contracts and access control.
- Charter and bookings: fleet availability, booking engines, OTAs and digital check-in.
- Maintenance and boatyards: CMMS, work orders, spare parts and predictive maintenance.
- Business tools: nautical CRM, marketing automation, invoicing, POS and treasury.
- Final project: a complete digitalization and software implementation plan.
Syllabus of the Professional Diploma in Nautical Management Software
8 modules. Select a module to see its content.
Fundamentals of IT systems and digital transformation in the nautical sector
- 1.1. Software architecture in the maritime industry: property management systems (PMS), ERP and cloud-based solutions
- 1.2. The digital ecosystem of recreational boating, marinas, boatyards, sailing schools and charter companies
- 1.3. Integrating relational and non-relational databases to control inventory, fleet and customers
- 1.4. Interoperability through APIs and webhooks between booking systems, payment gateways and accounting software
- 1.5. Cyber security in nautical IT environments: data protection (GDPR), backups and marine Wi-Fi networks
- 1.6. Hardware requirements, on-premise versus cloud servers and real-time marine connectivity (IoT and Starlink)
- 1.7. Change management and software implementation in blue economy and maritime transport companies
- 1.8. Systems architecture and cloud computing
Software for marinas, yacht harbors and pontoons
- 2.1. Marina management platforms (for example Marina Master, HarbourAssist, DockMaster, Pacsoft): architecture and scope
- 2.2. Digital management of the water area: interactive berth allocation and control of length, beam and draft on 2D and 3D plans
- 2.3. Automated utility control with smart pedestals: IoT integration for electricity and water metering and consumption-based billing
- 2.4. Berthing contract management: annual and transit contracts, automatic renewals and recurring invoicing
- 2.5. Waiting list management, online berth bookings and self-service portals for owners and visiting boats
- 2.6. Integration with physical access control to pontoons: RFID cards, QR codes, turnstiles and barriers
- 2.7. Analytical reports on berth occupancy, revenue per available linear foot (RevPALF) and revenue forecasting
- 2.8. Managing waiting lists and temporary berths
Fleet, charter and nautical booking software
- 3.1. The charter platform ecosystem (for example NauSYS, Booking Manager, Sedna, MMK): how they work and synchronize
- 3.2. Centralized boat inventory management: real-time availability, seasonal prices and extras
- 3.3. Online booking engines and API integration with nautical OTAs (Click&Boat, Nautal, Zizoo)
- 3.4. Automating the document flow: charter contracts, crew lists, licenses and passports
- 3.5. Digital management of handover and return (check-in and check-out) with dynamic checklists on tablets and phones
- 3.6. Dynamic pricing, security deposit management and integrated payment gateways
- 3.7. Managing commissions with brokers and intermediary agencies and automatic calculation of fees
- 3.8. Integration with booking portals
Boat maintenance and boatyard management software (CMMS)
- 4.1. Computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) applied to boats and haul-out yards
- 4.2. Recording the technical history of engines, generators, electronics, hulls and navigation systems
- 4.3. Automated scheduling of preventive maintenance based on engine hours, miles sailed or calendar
- 4.4. Work order management: assigning mechanics and tracking time and materials used
- 4.5. Software for haul-out yards and workshops: quoting paint, fiberglass and mechanical work
- 4.6. Spare parts inventory modules: minimum stock, reorder point, traceability and suppliers
- 4.7. Predictive maintenance with onboard telematics sensors and integration with the digital logbook
- 4.8. Managing work orders and spare parts
CRM, digital marketing and automation for nautical businesses
- 5.1. Implementing CRM systems (HubSpot, Salesforce, Zoho) adapted to boat owners and charter clients
- 5.2. Sales funnels for berths, boat sales, sailing courses and rentals
- 5.3. Marketing automation: transactional email campaigns and service and renewal reminders
- 5.4. Integrating customer service tools: AI chatbots, WhatsApp Business API and telephone support
- 5.5. Loyalty programs for owners and yacht clubs and online review management (Google, Tripadvisor)
- 5.6. Advanced database segmentation: sailing history, boat preferences and average spend
- 5.7. Digital conversion metrics and KPIs: customer acquisition cost (CAC), lifetime value (LTV) and return on ad spend (ROAS)
- 5.8. Managing relationships with nautical customers
Financial management, invoicing and administrative control software
- 6.1. Integrating specialist nautical software with general ERP and accounting systems (SAP, QuickBooks, Holded)
- 6.2. Automating maritime e-invoicing and managing applicable taxes (VAT, port dues)
- 6.3. Cash control and multi-currency payment management for international boats and cross-border charters
- 6.4. Managing points of sale (POS) on board or in port: chandleries, fuel docks and boatyard services
- 6.5. Treasury management: overdue receivables control, automatic payment reminders and scheduled bank reconciliation
- 6.6. Budgeting and variance analysis between actual and budgeted operating costs per boat or pontoon
- 6.7. Compliance with tax rules in coastal areas and automated filing of accounting returns
- 6.8. E-invoicing and reconciliation
Telemetry, IoT, data analysis and artificial intelligence in the nautical sector
- 7.1. Integrating IoT devices on board: monitoring bilges, batteries, GPS position, temperature and tanks
- 7.2. Digital logbooks (e-logbooks) and automated voyage records for harbor authorities
- 7.3. Business intelligence (Power BI, Tableau) for decision-making in marinas and nautical fleets
- 7.4. Artificial intelligence algorithms for forecasting berth occupancy and charter demand
- 7.5. Artificial intelligence for predictive analysis of failures in mechanical and water system components
- 7.6. Automatic detection of anomalies in fuel consumption and emissions through sensors and data analysis
- 7.7. Executive dashboards for the management of nautical companies and groups
- 7.8. Business dashboards
Final project: digitalization and implementation of nautical software
- 8.1. Technology audit and process diagnosis for a marina, charter company or boatyard
- 8.2. Selection and comparative evaluation of the ideal tech stack for the case study
- 8.3. Designing the software architecture map, data flow diagrams and systems integration
- 8.4. Migration plan for historical data (customers, boats, invoices, berths) without interrupting operations
- 8.5. Drafting digital standard operating procedures (SOP) and a staff training plan
- 8.6. Cost-benefit analysis of the digital transformation: investment (CapEx), licenses (OpEx) and return (ROI)
- 8.7. Presentation of the implementation plan
- 8.8. Presentation and defense of the technology implementation project before a technical and executive panel
Duration and format of the Professional Diploma in Nautical Management Software
It is 800 hours. Tell us how many you can study each week and we will tell you when you will really finish.
This is the pace at which most students finish. It fits well with the installment plan.
Academic leadership and faculty
The Navalis teaching team: working professionals who teach and supervise the programs.
Dr. Marina AlcoverAcademic Director and Head of Quality Assurance
Eng. Diego CifuentesSenior Lecturer in Naval Welding and Non-Destructive Testing; Head of QA/QC for Welded Joints
Capt. Javier Abaroa (MCA)Senior Lecturer in Ship Handling, Electronic Navigation (ECDIS/Radar/ARPA) and GMDSS; STCW Compliance and Bridge Resource Management Coordinator
Dr. Pau FerrerSenior Lecturer in Naval Architecture and Simulation; Director of the Hydrodynamics and CFD Laboratory
Dr. Nuria LlobregatSenior Lecturer in Marine Meteorology, SAR and Operational Safety; Navigation Risk Management Coordinator
Eng. Javier BañulsSenior Lecturer in Electrical Engineering, Automation and ETO Engineering; Electronic Integration and Engine Alarms Coordinator
Eng. Sofía MarquinaSenior Lecturer in Materials, Composites and Corrosion Protection; Coordinator of the Advanced Paints and Coatings Line
Eng. Tomás RieraSenior Lecturer in Propulsion, Alternative Energy and Hybrid Systems; Energy Performance and Vibration CoordinatorObjectives of the Professional Diploma in Nautical Management Software
Career opportunities after the Professional Diploma in Nautical Management Software
Questions about the Professional Diploma in Nautical Management Software
The nautical and maritime sector, especially marinas, charter companies, boatyards, sailing schools and maritime service companies.
On using, configuring, integrating and implementing it. You do not need to be a programmer, although knowledge of databases and APIs helps.
Marina management, charter and booking platforms, maintenance and boatyard CMMS, CRM and marketing automation, invoicing, POS and treasury, and IoT, business intelligence and AI tools.
The program refers to widely used platforms as examples and focuses on the functions, integrations and selection criteria that apply to any of them.
You audit a marina, charter company or boatyard, choose its tech stack, design the architecture and data migration, write digital SOPs and a training plan and calculate the return on investment.
Yes, if you have experience in nautical management or a related field. The admission interview confirms that the program fits your profile.
The professional diploma comprises 800 hours of study across 8 modules of about 100 hours each and ends with a final project. It is taught fully online, with live sessions that are recorded and tutorials with the teaching staff.
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Admission process
No waiting for a call back. If your documents are in order, you can enroll in the same session.
- Profile: aimed at nautical professionals who want to improve fleet, maintenance and operations management, port and marina managers interested in digitalizing and automating processes, maritime service companies, naval engineers and technicians who want to specialize in nautical management software, and students and recent graduates in related fields. A degree in computing, software engineering, nautical studies or a related field, or proven experience in software, nautical management or maritime systems administration, is recommended, together with basic knowledge of databases and networks.
- Language: sufficient command of English to follow the classes and the technical documentation.
- Technical resources: a computer with a stable internet connection, an up-to-date browser and a camera for live sessions and project presentations.
- Admission: online application, review of your profile and a short interview with the academic team.
- 01ApplicationYour details, background and documents.
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