Captain's License Training Course: At Home vs. Classroom
Taking a Captain's License Course at Home vs. in a Classroom
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Common Questions About Getting Your Captain's License at Home
1 SHOULD YOU GET YOUR CAPTAIN'S LICENSE AT HOME?
Many people don’t have the time to sit in a classroom, but some worry about getting their captain’s licenses online because they think all online courses are the same. Not true! While many organizations use formats that offer little more than text-heavy electronic correspondence courses, the Mariners Learning System captain’s license courses use color, graphics, animation, and simulations to assist with the learning process that can rival a Hollywood production.
2 DOES GETTING YOUR CAPTAIN'S LICENSE AT HOME MEAN YOU ARE SETTLING FOR A LESSER EDUCATION?
It is a misconception that taking online courses is settling for a lesser quality education! The content of Mariners Learning System's online curriculum is comparable to that found in face-to-face classrooms regarding the material covered; only it's better because it adapts to the student by providing more options.
Students can listen to audio lectures, watch training videos, or read from the companion captain's license study guide workbooks.
Also, here, you learn at your own pace, whereas in classrooms, people take in information at different speeds, so some feel held back while others can't keep up.
3 DOES ONLINE LEARNING MEAN YOU HAVE TO DO IT ALL ALONE?
It’s a myth that with online education, you are going it alone, and it isn't as engaging as face-to-face courses. Currently in the U.S., more than 7 million people are taking online college courses. The truth is that by becoming a Mariners Learning System student, you are not going it alone by any measure. We have a robust network of resources in place to support you.
You can access our online instructors 24/7, or you can call us during normal business hours to get help from our staff. Every one of our instructors is a USCG-licensed Master who has gone through a rigorous approval process and meets the standards of the United States Coast Guard.
NEXT STEPS WITH MARINERS LEARNING SYSTEM
Ready to make your dream a reality with Mariners Learning System? Here's how to get started:
- Download our guide: Which Captain's License is Best For You?
- Test drive with our Free Trial
- Purchase the OUPV/Six-Pack Captain’s License - Online Course and Exam or 25/50 or 100-Ton Master Captain’s License - Online Course and Exam
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Mariners Learning System
September 19, 2024
Hi Margaret,
The OUPV/Six-Pack is prescribed as a 63-hour course, the Master’s Upgrade as a 24-hour course, and the Sailing Endorsement as a 4-hour course. However, due to its self-paced nature, many students have reported taking less time. Most students gather the other requirements once they get close to testing or soon after they pass with us. You have one year from passing our final exam to submit a complete application packet to the National Maritime Center.