Use our proven next-generation training system to build your business revenues.
As a certified ISPA Instructor you will be able to make money teaching virtually anywhere around the world.
One of the best ways to improve your boating skills is to become an instructor and spend more time on the water.
Our global and growing community of boaters is creating opportunity for like minded people to communicate and explore new opportunities.
ISPA was established in 1994 in Canada to develop and promote a new pleasure craft training system.
More than 28 years have passed since ISPA’s establishment and in response to societal changes, ISPA is streamlining the training process – making it available to an even greater number of people.
Your instructors will benefit from students who have completed our online training. It forces the students to explore all relevant materials, study video training, and complete knowledge checks before taking the practical on-the-water training.
Our Competent Crew theory course study is free and open to all. This creates a low barrier to engaging more students and potential customers for your school from the global market.
Opening a School is Simple
You can open an ISPA Affiliate school at a significantly lower cost than many other boat training organizations.
Below is an example of the cost of registering an ISPA Affiliate school with one instructor: (2023 pricing)
School Setup Fee:
US$1,000
Instructor Certification Cost: Varies based on individuals experience.
For an experienced instructor from another organization,
– ISPA certificates: Approximately US$600
– Instructor clinic: Approximately US$1,200
– Instructor registration: US$200
Total cost: Approximately US$2,000
Annual Costs: (2023)
– Annual School Fee: US$225
– Annual Instructor Fee: US$125
No hidden fees for students:
ISPA certificate registration fees are included in the cost of ISPA course materials, and there are no other costs involved.
In recent years, major countries around the world have been rapidly developing national legislation to accommodate the growing boating population. In Canada, the Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) system is in effect, and all boat operators are required to carry a PCOC regardless of their nationality.
ISPA Instructors can issue the PCOC boating license in two ways:
– After teaching a PCOC training session and exam.
– After certifying a student to ISPA Day Skipper students can be issued a PCOC without examination.
In recent years, major countries around the world have been rapidly developing national legislation to accommodate the growing boating population.
In Canada, the Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) system is in effect, and all boat operators are required to carry a PCOC regardless of their nationality.
ISPA Instructors can issue the PCOC boating license in two ways:
– After teaching a PCOC training session and exam.
– After certifying a student to ISPA Day Skipper students can be issued a PCOC without examination.
The PCOC is accepted as a national boating license in Spain and in the USA.
ISPA’s Day Skipper certificate is recognized as an alternative to national boating license in:
– Croatian government
– Queensland, Australia
– The Bahamas
Many charter companies worldwide also recognize ISPA certificates as
proof of competence for chartering.
In addition to the regular training courses, the ISPA Certificate Challenge offers more flexible certification solutions.
The ISPA Certificate Challenge is a system in which an instructor will evaluate a student who is experienced and issue a certificate after the student demonstrates the required knowledge and skills.
After completing an online course, those who wish to challenge the practical course can use the ISPA video library videos to master the ISPA standards and techniques before challenging the certificate on-the-water.
Experienced individuals including instructor candidates can challenge certificates as a faster and lower cost means to achieve ISPA certifications using any of the following approaches:
– A one-day challenge course held at an ISPA School to evaluate the participants’ skills.
– On a charter boat or cabin chartered boat, an ISPA Instructor assesses the skills of those who wish to take part in the challenge.
Opening a School is Simple
Become an ISPA Affiliate School, and grow your business using our next-generation training system!
