Marine Electrical Certification - Online Live - February 2025

The ABYC Marine Electrical Certification course has historically only been offered in a 3-day in-person classroom format is available 100% online in an interactive experience! ABYC Instructor Mike Telleria will lead LIVE webinar sessions, 3 days a week for 3 weeks (each 90 minutes long). See the Course Details tab for more information and schedule.

Course Topics:

The ABYC Electrical Certification has become the most recognized and credible demonstration of skill mastery in the marine electrical service and installation field worldwide. Become an industry expert in electrical fundamentals, multi-meter usage, grounding and bonding systems, battery and inverter installation, AC/DC components & more!

The course is designed for the marine professional with at least 3 - 5 years’ experience working with marine electrical system design, installation or repair.

The successful certification candidate should have some familiarity with ABYC standards and topics covered listed below. 

Chapters

• Ohm's Law and the Power Equation
• Cable Installation and Termination
• DC Systems, Batteries, and Components
• Battery Charging Systems
• Inverters
• AC Systems, Shore Power, and Components
• AC Generators
• Safety Devices and Systems

ABYC Standards

• A-24, Carbon Monoxide Detection Systems on Boats
• A-27, Alternating Current Generator Sets
• A-28, Galvanic Isolators
• A-31, Battery Chargers and Inverters
• A-32, AC Power Conversion Equipment and Systems
• E-2, Cathodic Protection Systems
• E-10, Storage Batteries
• E-11, AC and DC Electrical Systems on Boats
• E-13, Lithium Ion Batteries
• E-30, Electric Propulsion Systems
• TE-4, Lightning Protection Systems

Code of Federal Regulations

• 33 CFR 183

Member Price: $985 for registrations received by January 27.
$1,110 for registrations received on or after January 28 include a late registration fee.

Non-Member Price: $1,495 for registrations received by January 27.
$1,620 for registrations received on or after January 28 include a late registration fee.

Certification Exam Included: YES

Study Guide Included: YES

Course Length:  9x 90 minute live online sessions (see Schedule below)

CEUs: 32

Live Online Class Schedule:

Live course sessions are held 3 days a week for 3 weeks from 3:00pm – 4:30pm ET each day.

• February 4-6
• February 11-13
• February 18-20

How this course works:

• Login to this learning management site during the scheduled live event to participate.  
  
• Each session with cover 1-2 chapters in chronological order of study guide
• Q&A with instructor at the end of each session

Certification Exam Testing:

At the end of the course you will take the certification exam online, you will be testing through an online proctoring service. More information will be provided during the course.

Scheduling the exam will be left up to the attendee, you may schedule your testing date & time based on what works best for you. You will be given a test by date, if you do not test by the given date there is a $25 extension fee due to receive a new test by date.

Exam retesting: If you happen to not pass the first time, you may sign-up to retest at anytime. There is a retesting fee of $179 per attempt. There is no deadline to sign-up to retest by, you may retest when you are confident and ready to challenge the exam.

Certification Designations:

ABYC has created certification designation titles to better associate the type of work being done by the individual.  Advisor Certification or Technician Certification titles will be assigned upon passing the certification exam.

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ADA Requests:

Students with ADA accommodations must inform the ABYC in writing of said needs at the time of class registration to ensure that any special accommodations can be made for exam taking. Students may use a calculator during the exam.

Cancellation/Refunds:

Requests for cancellation and refund of a class registration must be submitted, in writing, no less than 10 days prior to the course start date. A $150 cancellation fee will apply. Refunds will not be considered for non-attendance. Cancellation requests may be emailed to Casey Bates at cbates@abycinc.org. Refunds will be issued within 30 days after the course end date.