SCHOOL CALENDAR (In order of start date) * marked courses taught in conjuction with True North Maritime Academy
RECREATIONAL BOATING COURSES
COURSE: Basic Boating Safety Class - NASBLA Approved (8 Hours) $85.00
START DATE: Saturday, April 4, 2026 END DATE: Saturday, April 4, 2026
DAYS/TIMES: 1 Saturday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 pm in classroom - 1 day. (Exam is at end of day)
COURSE: Basic Boating Safety Class - NASBLA Approved (8 Hours) $85.00
START DATE: Saturday, May 9, 2026 END DATE: Saturday, May 9, 2026
Course will run 1 Saturday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 pm in classroom - 1 day. (Exam is at end of day)
COURSE: Advanced Boating Safety Class - (18 Hours) $225.00
START DATE: May 2026 END DATE: May 2026
DAYS/TIMES: Course will run on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (5 sessions in total)
FIRST AID/CPR/AED COURSES
COURSE: First Aid/CPR/AED - National Safety Council (5 hours) $110.00
START DATE: Monthly 2026 - Register Online for Next Class END DATE:
DAYS/TIMES: Classroom - Weeknight 5:00 PM 10:00 PM or Saturday 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
OR - Online Blended - Online Learning with In Person Practical (1.5 hrs in class practical)
You can choose "Later Date by Phone Call" and let us know which class you'll attend
USCG CREDENTIAL LICENSE COURSES
COURSE: * Auxiliary Sail Endorsement (4-6 hours) $175.00
START DATE: Spring 2026 END DATE:
DAYS/TIMES: Mon 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM (1 Day)
COURSE: * Assistance Towing Endorsement (4-6 hours) $175.00
START DATE: Spring 2026 END DATE:
DAYS/TIMES: Mon 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM (1 Day)
COURSE: * Master Self Propelled Vessels Inland/Great Lakes/Near Coastal up to 100 GT (Min. 78 Hours) $1475.00
START DATE Course: Monday, April 13, 2026 END DATE: June 15, 2026
DAYS/TIMES: 3 times per week - Mon & Wed 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM, Sat 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
June dates: 3 times per week - Mon, Wed & Thu 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
COURSE: * Operator, Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) Inland/Great Lakes/Near Coastal (Min. 54 Hours) $975.00
START DATE Course: Monday, April 13, 2026 END DATE: May 30, 2026
DAYS/TIMES: 3 times per week - Mon & Wed 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM, Sat 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (Saturday classes on 4/18, 4/25, 5/2 and 5/30)
COURSE: * OUPV to Master Upgrade Only - Self Propelled Vessels Inland/Great Lakes/Near Coastal up to 100 GT (Min. 26 Hours) $575.00
You MUST have completed the OUPV Course or hold MMC-OUPV to be issued a Master Credential from the Coast Guard. You can take this course without having completed the OUPV.
START DATE Course: Monday, June 1, 2026 END DATE: June 15, 2026
DAYS/TIMES: 3 times per week - Mon, & Wed & Thu 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
COURSE: * Master Self Propelled Vessels Inland/Great Lakes/Near Coastal up to 100 GT (Min. 78 Hours) $1475.00
START DATE Course: Monday, September 28, 2026 END DATE: November 25, 2026
DAYS/TIMES: 3 times per week - Mon & Wed 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM, Sat 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Sat 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (11/21 Only)
COURSE: * Operator, Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) Inland/Great Lakes/Near Coastal (Min. 54 Hours) $975.00
START DATE Course: Monday, September 28, 2026 END DATE: November 11, 2026
DAYS/TIMES: 3 times per week - Mon & Wed 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM, Sat 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
COURSE: Able Bodied Seaman with Lifeboatman LTD - Blended Course (AB) (40 hours) $975.00
START DATE: Class offered on demand END DATE:
DAYS/TIMES: Mon - Fri 0800-1730 or Online Blended/Hybrid Course
COURSE: FCC Marine Radio Operators Permit Prep Course (MROP) and FCC Exam (3.5 hours) $95.00 - Includes FCC Exam Proctor Fee
START DATE: Class offered on demand END DATE:
DAYS/TIMES: Online Anytime
COURSE: * OUPV/Master to Mate/Master 200 GT (12 hrs) $450.00
START DATE: 2026 As Needed END DATE:
DAYS/TIMES: 1-2 Times per week
This course can also be taken online or as blended (mix of online and classroom)
COURSE: Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (STCW) (8 Hours) $350.00
Course Approval under Midwest STCW, wholly owned by Chicago Maritime Group, Inc.
START DATE: On Demand 2026 END DATE: Same Day
DAYS/TIMES: Weekday 0830-1700