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, November 2026 END DATE: Saturday, November 2026
DAYS/TIMES: 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(opens in new tab) - (18 Hours) $225.00
START DATE: November 2026 END DATE: December 2026
DAYS/TIMES: Course will run on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (5 sessions in total)
COURSE: Basic Boating Safety Class(opens in new tab) - NASBLA Approved (8 Hours) $85.00
START DATE: January, 2027 END DATE: January 2027
Course will run 1 Saturday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 pm in classroom - 1 day. (Exam is at end of day)
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(opens in new tab) (4-6 hours) $185.00
START DATE: October, 2026 END DATE: October, 2026
DAYS/TIMES: Fri 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (1 Day)
COURSE: * Assistance Towing Endorsement(opens in new tab) (4-6 hours) $185.00
START DATE: October 2026 END DATE:
DAYS/TIMES: Tue 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM (1 Day)
COURSE: * Master Self Propelled Vessels Inland/Great Lakes/Near Coastal(opens in new tab) up to 100 GT (Min. 80 Hours) $1495.00
START DATE Course: Monday, February 1, 2027 END DATE: March 25, 2027
DAYS/TIMES: 3 times per week - Mon & Wed 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM, Sat 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
COURSE: * Operator, Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) Inland/Great Lakes/Near Coastal(opens in new tab) (Min. 56 Hours) $995.00
START DATE Course: Monday, February 1, 2027 END DATE: March 11, 2027
DAYS/TIMES: 3 times per week - Mon & Wed 6:00 PM - 9:30 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. 24 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, November 16, 2026 END DATE: November 25, 2026
DAYS/TIMES: 3 times per week - Mon & Wed 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Saturday 9 AM - 3 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: 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: Master 100 to Master 200 GT (30 hrs) $475.00
START DATE: 2026 As Needed END DATE:
DAYS/TIMES: Online Blended/Hybrid Course
This course can also be taken online or as blended (mix of online and classroom)
COURSE: OUPV/Master to Mate 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