For Captains, Chief Officers, Chief Stewardesses and Heads of Department who want to get better at running the people.
30-day guarantee. If within 30 days of starting the course you decide it is not for you, email us and we will refund what you paid, less a 20% administration fee. To qualify you need to have genuinely engaged with the course: Modules 1 and 2 and their assessments on Advanced Leadership. This is in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
Accredited by GUEST IAMI
Across the superyacht industry, technical competence is still too often mistaken for leadership capability.
Our industry doesn’t need more titles.
It needs leaders who understand people.
Are you a Captain, Chief Stewardess, 2nd Stewardess, Chef, Chief Officer, Bosun, Purser or Engineer looking to develop your leadership skills and take your career to the next level?
This Advanced Leadership Course Will Help You:
This is not an average leadership course.
It is a long-term investment in leadership capability, for your career, your crew, and the future of the industry.
Our practical, psychology-based approach ensures you not only learn leadership theory but also apply it in real-world yachting scenarios.
8 Modules of Leadership Training, Fully Self-Paced with 12 months of access to complete them
Why This Matters:
Our course goes beyond the standard leadership framework, teaching leaders how to inspire, connect, and retain crew rather than just instruct and manage them.
Why This Matters: You're not learning theory that's been retrofitted to sound relevant to yachting. You're learning from situations that have actually happened onboard, to the people this course was built for.
Why This Matters:
Leadership isn’t just about knowing what to do, it’s about understanding yourself, managing emotions, and leading with authenticity. Your course embeds this deeply into the curriculum.
Why This Matters:
Leadership development doesn't stop at one course. Your students gain a trusted network and continuous growth, not just a piece of paper.
Why This Matters:
The true value of leadership training lies in its ability to empower change onboard, not just whether it meets certification criteria.
Why This Matters:
Crew relate to you because you’ve been there. We don’t just teach leadership; you champion change and understand what it really takes to lead in yachting.
Self-paced online modules with real-world scenarios & practical assignments.
8 modules, self-paced — with 12 months of access to complete them.
Complete the course and you keep access to the materials for as long as we offer it, at no extra cost. If we ever retire the course we will give you at least 90 days notice so you can download everything.
Receive a GUEST-IAMI Certificate upon completion at no extra cost!
Accredited by GUEST & internationally recognised.
Limited amount of students to ensure dedicated feedback from your facilitator
Graduates leave with the language and confidence to talk about their leadership growth in appraisals, interviews, and promotion conversations, not just a certificate.
Yes.
This Advanced Leadership Course is IAMI-accredited, meaning it meets internationally recognised maritime education standards.
IAMI accreditation is important for crew who want training that is credible, professional, and respected by captains, yacht management companies, and the wider industry.
And Bonus! The Crew Coach will pay for your certificate!
Crew who complete this course often say it:
Increased their confidence onboard
Helped them handle difficult crew conversations
Reduced stress and burnout
Improved team morale and performance
Strengthened their career progression
Good leadership is one of the most valuable skills in yachting and one of the least formally taught.
Yes, leadership capability is one of the most sought-after skills in yachting.
Graduates often report:
Stronger references
Greater trust from captains and management
More confidence in interviews
Clearer leadership presence onboard
Yes. Conflict management and communication are core components of the course.
You’ll learn how to:
Address issues before they escalate
Communicate boundaries clearly and professionally
Maintain authority without aggression
Build trust and psychological safety onboard
Absolutely.
Many students enrol after experiencing:
Poor leadership
Burnout
Inconsistent or authoritarian captains
Toxic onboard cultures
This course supports you in building a values-based, human, professional leadership style that still delivers results.
This course may not be the right fit if you:
Want shortcuts without self-reflection
Aren’t open to feedback or growth
See leadership as rank rather than responsibility
If you care about your crew, your reputation, and how you show up as a leader, this course is designed for you.
It’s trusted by Captains, Heads of Department, and yacht management companies who value:
Professional standards
Psychological safety
Crew retention
Sustainable performance
If you want leadership training that actually works onboard, this course delivers.
The course is designed to fit around yacht schedules.
Flexible, self-paced learning
8 Modules
Most crew find it manageable alongside full-time yacht life.
Sea time builds technical competence and operational confidence.
It does not automatically build structured leadership capability.In yachting, progression has traditionally focused on qualifications and experience, not formal education in areas such as performance management, psychological safety, conflict navigation, or retention strategy. Across high-performance industries, it is normal for experienced professionals to undertake advanced leadership development, not because they lack ability, but because leadership complexity increases with responsibility.
