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Practical programmes of a few hundred hours, focused on one skill or technology. 23 programmes, 100% online, in English, with prices in US dollars.
BIM for Maritime Works Course
Learn to apply BIM methodology to maritime and port works, from modelling the marine environment to asset management. A private online professional programme with a Na…
Basic Boat Carpentry Course
Learn the fundamentals of basic carpentry for boats. This course gives you the essential skills to carry out clean woodwork and minor repairs on board, covering tools,…
Cold Chain and Seafood Logistics Course
This course prepares you to manage the cold chain for fish and seafood from the vessel or the farm to the consumer. You will learn temperature control, packaging, hygi…
Composite Materials and Fibreglass Course
This course immerses you in the materials of the future, from the fundamentals of composition and properties through to their application. You will move from the struc…
Container Handling and Stowage Course
This course gives you the essential tools to optimise efficiency and safety in cargo management. You will learn container handling, stowage planning, weight distributi…
Course in Generative AI for Shipping Companies and Ports
This course teaches you to use generative artificial intelligence in the daily work of shipping companies, ports and ship agents. You will practise prompting, document…
Course in Predictive Maintenance with AI and Onboard IoT Sensors
This course teaches you to move from planned maintenance to predictive maintenance on ships. You will learn which IoT sensors make sense on board and how AI models use…
Course in Wind-Assisted Propulsion: Rigid Sails and Flettner Rotors
This course shows you how wind is propelling merchant ships again with twenty-first-century technology. You will learn about rigid sails, Flettner rotors and kites, ho…
Cruise and Yacht Management Course
Learn to run cruise and yacht operations: itineraries, ports, onboard safety, premium hospitality and sustainability. A private online professional programme with a Na…
Cybersecurity in Nautical Systems Course
Learn to protect vessel navigation, communication and control systems against cyber threats. A private online professional programme with a Navalis Institute certificate.
Deck Accident Prevention Course
Learn to identify, assess and mitigate the most common hazards on deck, from PPE to mooring operations and emergency response. A private online professional programme …
Desalination and Hydrogen Production Course
This course prepares you to solve the water supply for green hydrogen projects in coastal areas. You will learn desalination processes, water quality requirements for …
Energy Islands and Offshore Grids Course
Study energy islands, offshore hubs, HVDC transmission, interconnectors and offshore hydrogen. A private online professional programme with a Navalis Institute certifi…
Marina Administration Course
Learn to run a marina or yacht harbour efficiently and profitably: operations, infrastructure, marketing and finance. A private online professional programme with a Na…
Marine Emissions Reduction Course
This course gives you the essential tools and knowledge to face the environmental challenges of the maritime sector. You will work with MARPOL, exhaust gas treatment, …
Maritime Operations Leadership Course
Tools and strategies to lead high-performance teams in the maritime environment: communication, decision-making under pressure and resource management. A private onlin…
Offshore Green Hydrogen and Energy Storage Course
Learn how green hydrogen is produced, transported and stored at sea alongside offshore wind farms. A private online professional programme with a Navalis Institute cer…
Offshore Platform Decommissioning Course
This course prepares you to understand and plan the decommissioning of offshore oil and gas platforms and, increasingly, of offshore energy structures. You will work t…
Port Logistics Course
This course gives you a complete overview of operations and management within the port environment, the supply chain and transport. You will learn about cargo handling…
Port Technology Course
Learn how IoT, AI, big data, automation and cybersecurity are transforming port operations. A private online professional programme with a Navalis Institute certificate.
ROV Course
This course immerses you in the world of underwater inspection and work with remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), starting from the fundamentals of operation. You will l…
Satellite Maritime Surveillance and Dark Vessel Detection Course
Learn to use satellite data to detect vessels that switch off their AIS, combining satellite AIS, SAR radar and optical imagery. A private online professional programm…
Underwater Navigation and Localisation without GPS Course
Learn to solve vehicle localisation underwater, where GPS does not reach: inertial navigation, acoustic positioning, Kalman filters and SLAM. A private online professi…