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AVAILABLE SCHEDULED AND ON DEMAND!
Scheduled: Starting 14 January 2026, 12-week course
On-Demand: Start Now!

Gain the skills to confidently survey pleasure vessels to industry standards

A flexible online course covering the regulatory and technical essentials of leisure craft surveying – ideal for both new and existing surveyors.

Earn Your Certificate in Pleasure Vessel Surveying – 100% Online

▶️Anytime, Anywhere Access

Access training materials at any time and from any location, accommodating different time-zones and personal schedules.

▶️Self-Paced Learning

Learn at your own pace, spending more time on challenging topics and less on familiar ones.

▶️Learn From the Best

Learn from the insights of industry experts alongside professionals across the industry for multi-dimensional perspectives.

Build Real-World Surveying Competence

  • Understand the Surveyor's Role: Learn how surveyors contribute to safety, compliance, and reporting standards.
  • Survey a Range of Vessel Types: Gain practical knowledge of monohulls, multihulls, RIBs, and construction materials including GRP, wood, aluminium, and steel.
  • Apply Statutory Regulations with Confidence: Interpret and apply key codes and regulations such as MGN 280, the IPV Code, and safety standards for small commercial vessels.
  • Carry Out Safety Equipment Checks and Full Condition Surveys: Build hands-on skills in vessel preparation, equipment inspection, and conducting insurance, damage, and pre-purchase surveys.

Earn a Valuable Credential

Make your achievement verifiable, shareable, and visible across your professional platforms. Broadcast your abilities where you want, when you want. Single-click sharing puts your achievement exactly where it needs to be to get you the most attention:

  • Make your achievement a permanent, verifiable part of your LinkedIn profile
  • Share your achievement with your Facebook and Twitter followers
  • Send your badge directly to a colleague, a recruiter or your employer with a customisable email
  • Add your badge to an email signature or resume
  • Embed your badge on a personal website or blog

100% Online!

  • Accessible – 24/7 availability from wherever you have an internet connection
  • Flexible – take control of where, when, how and the rate at which you study
  • Professional – industry leading course directors and tutors
  • Quality – study the same course used by corporations for internal training
  • Network – with tutors and like-minded professionals from around the world. Use our online tutorial forum to ask questions and share knowledge
  • Save money – no additional travel or accommodation costs

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