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: April 14, 2025 END DATE: April 21, 2025
Course will run Monday evenings from 6:00 to 9:30 pm in classroom - 2 nights. (Exam is at end of day 2)
COURSE: Basic Boating Safety Class - NASBLA Approved (8 Hours) $85.00
START DATE: May 2025 END DATE: May 2025
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 Only - (12 Hours) $225.00
START DATE: May 2025 END DATE: May 2025
DAYS/TIMES: Monday evenings 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM in classroom. (4 sessions)
ALREADY STARTED
USCG CREDENTIAL LICENSE COURSES
COURSE: * Master Self Propelled Vessels Inland/Great Lakes/Near Coastal up to 100 GT (Min. 76 Hours) $1475.00
START DATE Course: Tue. April 15, 2025 END DATE: June 18, 2025
DAYS/TIMES: 3 times per week - Tue & Thu 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Sat 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
COURSE: * Operator, Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) Inland/Great Lakes/Near Coastal (Min. 52 Hours) $975.00
START DATE Course: Tue. April 15, 2025 END DATE: May 22, 2024
DAYS/TIMES: 3 times per week - Tue & Thu 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Sat 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
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.
START DATE Course: Tue May 27, 2025 END DATE: June 18, 2025
DAYS/TIMES: 2 times per week - Tue & Thu 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
COURSE: * Assistance Towing Endorsement (4-6 hours) $175.00
START DATE: April 2, 2025 END DATE: April 2, 2025
DAYS/TIMES: Wed 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM (1 Day)
COURSE: First Aid/CPR/AED - National Safety Council (5 hours) $95.00
START DATE: Monthly 2025 - 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)
COURSE: * Auxiliary Sail Endorsement (4-6 hours) $175.00
START DATE: May 2025 END DATE: May 2025
DAYS/TIMES: Mon 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM (1 Day)
COURSE: Able Bodied Seaman (AB) (40 hours) $975.00
START DATE: Email for info on upcoming classes 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: 2025 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 2025 END DATE: Same Day
DAYS/TIMES: Weekday 0830-1700