Our MBA Maritime Operations programme is designed to cater to the needs of working professionals seeking to advance their careers in the maritime industry. With a focus on flexibility and accessibility, this 12-month full distance learning programme begins with ‘taught’ e-learning chapters covering advanced techniques in research methods, project management, leadership, and statistics.

The MSc in Maritime and Shipping Management program offers in-depth, specialized education targeting upper-level maritime industry roles. It covers diverse topics such as ship types, shipping operations, maritime law, and marine insurance, complemented by hands-on project work. This blend of theoretical knowledge and applied learning prepares students to effectively tackle real-world challenges in the maritime industry.

The ever-increasing focus on the human element in the maritime sector has raised awareness of the need to improve management and leadership skills for both sea and shore-based staff. The Diploma in Maritime Management and Leadership is a professional development course that aids existing and aspiring managers in developing requisite management skills by exploring, learning, and then applying best practices. This will ensure they, and their teams, develop and respond positively. 

Essential knowledge and skills needed to manage a business in the global shipping industry. Designed for maritime professionals moving to new or more senior management. This professional development Diploma in Maritime Business Management will help develop your industry awareness, business administration knowledge and skills, and assist you in developing your management potential in today’s shipping industry

The Certificate in Maritime Environmental Management is a unique course that provides the most current and relevant information regarding codes and conventions that govern the impact of maritime operations on the environment. This environmental management professional development programme also provides the essential systems and tools required to minimise your environmental footprint whilst maximising commercial effectiveness.

The 12-month distance learning Diploma in Maritime Safety Policies & Regulations course will give marine professionals an understanding of safety laws with respect to shipping, the role professionals play in interpreting these laws and regulations and the day-to-day operations of maritime safety.

The SMOAC is a short introductory module that aims to give you an overview of the breadth of today’s offshore and maritime operations, as well as providing an introduction into distance learning and academic research and writing. 

This Master’s degree is a natural progression from the BSc (Hons) Sustainable Maritime Operations qualification and provides you with the critical thinking and analysis skills required by any successful manager. Helping you to become a master in maritime management.

The Certificate in Maritime Safety Management and the ISM Code regulate the shipping world enforcing safety for the industry. It is vital that the code is not only strictly followed but also, that companies go beyond this to develop a safety culture that will enhance their reputation and credibility.

Specialize in a key sector worldwide with a combination of business and legal training with which you will master the transactions and relationships between the different operators and stakeholders of the maritime space.

The Certificate in Maritime Cybersecurity has been carefully designed for maritime professionals to understand the importance of cybersecurity for shore-based maritime industry activities, monitor cyber incident investigations and emergency response mechanisms, address existing threats and mitigate possible cyber-attacks.

Become an expert in implementing IMO and ILO conventions and learn important maritime law in this free online course.

Certificate in Crew Welfare Management course is intended for both management at the office and management on board. What's important for the management at the office is ships being on time, retention of crews, zero equipment failures, zero personnel injuries etc. What's important for ship crews is the ability to cope with work-related stress, fewer conflicts and injuries and good communication, skills to handle specific working environment challenges: noise, vibrations, rolling, nausea, separation from loved ones etc.

The 12-month online Diploma in Ship Management course, delivered in partnership with North Kent College, is designed to equip the existing and prospective ship managers, and the professionals working alongside the ship management sector, with the fundamental knowledge, and skills they need to stay current and succeed in their role.

Through a comprehensive independent study, you will choose a project relevant to you and/or your workplace. Using a variety of research methodologies and techniques you will explore your topic and identify, analyse, and propose solutions to challenges faced in the maritime industry.