"I found the Diploma in Superyacht Operations invaluable in consolidating and extending my knowledge as a Yacht Manager. The course was well run with excellent reference material for all 12 modules. The modules covered every aspect of operations that one could expect to need in detail, and they provided information on where to source further information. The course deepened and broadened my knowledge and understanding of every aspect of the industry and it has provided some useful contacts. I would recommend this course whole-heartedly to anyone seeking to enhance their effectiveness and credibility in the industry, or equally to anyone just interested in learning more about this fast developing industry.
Jonathan Massey
23rd December 2010
"The Superyacht Operations course is exceptionally well put together and provides students with the opportunity to learn many aspects of operational management from well respected industry experts.
Never before have I had the opportunity to develop my knowledge of so many facets of operational management within the one course.
The course is targeted at yacht crew, however, in my opinion this course would be beneficial to any individual who has an interest in the yachting industry"
Andy Morgan: Manager, Affinity Management Services Limited
20th October 2010
"I have been in the yachting industry since 2001 and have always found it exciting and interesting. As I was lucky enough to work my way up to purser, I enquired a few years ago about a course that would assist me in learning the general management and operational side of yachting. Eventually I came across this one a couple of years later and wished I could have done it earlier, as it is a very good insight into all the areas of operation. I would recommend this course both to new joiners to the industry and people who have been in it for a while as there is a lot that can be learnt from this course. It covers all areas of operations to a good level and gave me a better understanding into areas I was not so familiar with"
Emma Codd: Purser
27 August 2009
"The Diploma in Superyacht Operations took me a year to complete and pass with merit. It required considerable commitment to accomplish all the modules and the exam. It was worth it! Despite having worked within the Marine industry for the past ten years, I felt that the course gave me a deeper understanding and insight into the myriad of players and their roles within in this exciting industry"
Liz Travers: Operations Manager at Maren Limited: www.marenlimited.com
26 August 2009
"As a serving Master Mariner, employed by a large yacht management company since 2004 as an ISM / ISPS Co-ordinator, I embarked upon the Diploma in Superyacht Operations to gain a more in depth understanding of the large yacht industry. The course content was well thought out and spread across the spectrum of understanding required of senior yacht crew. Its aim of supplementing the professional qualification of officers aspiring to command was met and exceeded. I found the split between distance learning and a final exam gave the course a credibility lacking in some others. Although the three hour exam is open book, it should not be mistaken as a gift and certainly tested the understanding of the previously completed modules. I would have no hesitation in recommending the course to others, for both enhancing existing knowledge and the sense of achievement gained"
Allan Albistan: ISM/ ISPS Co-ordinator
25 July 2009