This Coast Guard approved course is a combination of self-paced learning with live online simulation instruction with an expert instructor.

This combined course is a big cost savings compared to the individual courses, and saves you money on travel, hotel, etc. It's also better training than most in-person schools...you will actually learn something!

Testing is completed from your home or work on a zoom video call with a certified proctor. We mail you a sealed paper exam ahead of the session.

All course materials are included on loan for up to 1 year. Two-way shipping is included in the tuition cost.     

You retain access to the course after completion and lessons can be downloaded for your professional library. 

You can reach out to the instructor with questions and can generally expect an answer within 24-hours, usually less.

Technology requirements: a laptop or desktop computer with normal internet access. Google Chrome or other modern browser. PC or Mac works fine. Chromebooks do not work. Some tablets work, especially if they are recently updated. The best experience is on an updated PC or Mac laptop. Mac's will require "Windows App" which is available free in the app store.

Contact the instructor if you have questions about the technology or timeline for the course. contact@practicalnavigator.org