Marine Systems Certification - Online Live - February 2025

The ABYC Marine Systems 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 Rob Berenwick will lead 9 LIVE webinar sessions, 3 times a week for 3 consecutive weeks (each 90 minutes long).  See the "Course Details" tab for more information.

Click Here to view a video of how the Interactive Online Certification course work.

Course Topics:

This course is designed for the marine professional with experience working with marine systems design, installation or repair. This course will provide the student with a comprehensive and focused look at the key ABYC Standards. The successful certification candidate should have some familiarity with ABYC Standards and Topics Covered listed below.

Chapters

• Potable water systems
• Marine sanitation systems
• Tankage
• Hull piping
• Electrical installations
• Compressed gas for cooking and heating
• Air conditioning and refrigeration systems
• Fuel systems (gas and diesel)
• Steering and control systems
• Accessory control systems
• Fire protection systems
• General knowledge and boatyard etiquette. (Addresses specific tool usage and precision measurement)

ABYC Standards

• A-1, Marine Liquefied Petroleum (LPG) Systems
• A-4, Fire Fighting Equipment
• A-6, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Equipment
• A-24, Carbon Monoxide Detection Systems on Boats
• A-31, Battery Chargers and Inverters
• A-32, Power Conversion
• E-11, AC and DC Electrical Systems on Boats
• H-2, Ventilation of Boats Using Gasoline
• H-22, Electric Bilge Pump Systems
• H-23, Water Systems for Use on Boats
• H-24, Gasoline Fuel Systems
• H-25, Portable and Semi-Portable Marine Gasoline Fuel Systems
• H-27, Seacocks, Thru-hull Fittings, and Drain Plugs
• H-32, Ventilation of Boats Using Diesel
• H-33, Diesel Fuel Systems
• P-1, Installation of Exhaust Systems for Propulsion and Auxiliary Engines
• P-14, Mechanical Propulsion Control Systems
• P-28, Electrical/Electronic Control Systems for Propulsion and Steering
• T-1, Aluminum Applications
• TH-22, Educational Information about Carbon Monoxide

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 9:00am – 10:30am 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.