Train with the best at UKSA

For almost 40 years UKSA have been delivering lifechanging experiences, education and training programmes to thousands of students.

Our team of experts, mentors, and educators provide training, welfare, and mentoring of the highest standards.

Below, you can find our full portfolio of courses.

Careers Training

We are proud to have been delivering exceptional watersports training, superyacht training and a wide range of other marine career training for nearly 40 years. Whatever your age or experience, the yachting industry has hundreds of opportunities for professional employment, providing you have the right training and attitude.

You can explore our range of courses using the subject area filters below, simply choose an option to see the relevant courses. You can also see all of our courses by selecting the All Courses option.

  • All Careers Courses
  • Engineering Courses
  • Instructor & Endorsement
  • superyacht & yachting
  • watersports
  • watersports careers
  • Wellbeing
All Careers Courses
  • All Careers Courses
  • Engineering Courses
  • Instructor & Endorsement
  • superyacht & yachting
  • watersports
  • watersports careers
  • Wellbeing

MCA Training

Our reputation as one of the world’s leading providers of MCA and STCW courses sets us apart as an industry leader. We offer a comprehensive range of all-inclusive courses designed to make career development as effective and straight-forward as possible.

You can explore our range of courses using the subject area filters below, simply choose an option to see the relevant courses. You can also see all of our courses by selecting the All Courses option.

  • All MCA Courses
  • Engineering Courses
  • leadership management
  • Master (Code Vessels <200gt) OOW (Yachts <500gt)
  • Master Workboat <500gt
  • MCA Chief Mate (Yachts less than 3000gt)
  • MCA Master (Yachts less than 500gt/3000gt)
  • MCA Officer of the Watch (code vessels 200gt) OOW (Yachts <500gt)
  • MCA Officer of the Watch (Yachts less than 3000gt)
  • Radio Communication
  • Security Training
  • STCW Training Courses
All MCA Courses
  • All MCA Courses
  • Engineering Courses
  • leadership management
  • Master (Code Vessels <200gt) OOW (Yachts <500gt)
  • Master Workboat <500gt
  • MCA Chief Mate (Yachts less than 3000gt)
  • MCA Master (Yachts less than 500gt/3000gt)
  • MCA Officer of the Watch (code vessels 200gt) OOW (Yachts <500gt)
  • MCA Officer of the Watch (Yachts less than 3000gt)
  • Radio Communication
  • Security Training
  • STCW Training Courses

RYA Training

The RYA, or Royal Yachting Association, is the UK’s official governing body for a wide range of water-based activities. As the world’s largest RYA training centre, we deliver a range of courses training individuals to enter the industry in a variety of roles. Whatever yachting skills you want to learn and however far you want to progress your qualification, you’ll find the ideal course at UKSA.

You can explore our range of courses using the subject area filters below, simply choose an option to see the relevant courses. You can also see all of our courses by selecting the All Courses option.

  • All RYA Courses
  • D of E
  • dinghy sailing
  • Instructor & Endorsement
  • Master Workboat <500gt
  • Online
  • Powerboat and watercraft
  • Practical Yachting Courses
  • Radio Communication
  • shorebased courses
  • watersports
All RYA Courses
  • All RYA Courses
  • D of E
  • dinghy sailing
  • Instructor & Endorsement
  • Master Workboat <500gt
  • Online
  • Powerboat and watercraft
  • Practical Yachting Courses
  • Radio Communication
  • shorebased courses
  • watersports

Further Education

Our fully-funded Further Education courses have been designed specifically for students who want to embark on exciting and rewarding careers in watersports instruction, the leisure industry, yacht training and more.

If you’re completing your Duke of Edinburgh Award, we can also support you in completing your Gold Residential section with an action packed residential week of sailing.

Apprenticeships

Are you looking for an exciting career in the maritime industry? With an apprenticeship, you can take on a fulfilling role, earn a salary, gain new experience, training and get qualified – all with our support behind you. In partnership with the Marine Society and Sea Cadets (MSSC) we deliver three maritime apprenticeships, all designed to kick start your career.

Leisure

If you want to get started on the water, or improve your existing skills, you’re in the right place. From children taking their first trip out to adults learning a new skill. Our fun-filled camps and fun days are an exciting way to keep your kids entertained over the school holidays, and you’re a complete beginner or a budding instructor, we’ve got a dinghy sailing course to suit your needs.

You can explore our range of courses using the subject area filters below, simply choose an option to see the relevant courses. 

Get in Touch

If you’re interested in training but not sure where to start, get in touch and one of our careers advisors will be happy to help

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