Northwestern Michigan College
Continuing Education

Sharpen your skills, get re-certified and stay ahead of the curve through our professional development opportunities. These include classes for able seamen and vessel security officers, among others. We also offer one-day and two-day radar re-certification courses. Learn more about our offerings and how to sign up for an upcoming course here »

To register, call the Great Lakes Maritime Academy, (877) 824-7447 or (231) 995-1200, e-mail: jjohnson@nmc.edu, or download and mail the form.

Courses

One-Day Radar Re-Certification

Two-Day Radar Re-Certification
  • September 24, 2010
  • October 8, 2010
  • November 12, 2010
  • December 3, 2010
  • January 21, 2011
  • January 28, 2011
  • February 11, 2011
  • February 18, 2011
  • February 25, 2011
  • March 04, 2011
  • March 11, 2011
  • March 18, 2011
  • April 15, 2011
  • September 23 & 24, 2010
  • October 7 & 8, 2010
  • November 11 & 12, 2010
  • December 02 & 03, 2010
  • January 20 & 21, 2011
  • January 27 & 28, 2011
  • February 10 & 11, 2011
  • February 17 & 18, 2011
  • February 24 & 25, 2011
  • March 03 & 04, 2011
  • March 10 & 11, 2011
  • March 17 & 18, 2011
  • April 14 & 15, 2011

Vessel Security Officer (VSO) Course

  • To be Announced

Facility Security Officer (FSO)/Company Security Officer (CSO) Course

  • To be Announced

Four-Day ARPA Course (Automatic Radar Plotting Aids)

  • January 10, 11, 12, 13, 2011

Five-Day Unlimited Radar Observer (bring calculator and parallel rules)

  • January 3 – 7, 2011

AB & QMED Courses (Able Seaman & Qualified Member of the Engine Dept)

  • Feb. 7 – 19, 2011

FEE INFORMATION (credit card, check, cash or money order)

  • Must be paid in full in advance in order to guarantee registration
  • One-Day Radar Recertification: $150.00 (class minimum = 3)
  • Two-Day Radar Recertification: $250.00 (class minimum = 3)
  • Five-Day Unlimited Radar: $600.00 (class minimum = 6)
  • ARPA Course: $600.00
  • RADAR and ARPA Classes are limited to ten students.

Additional Information

  • Classes require a minimum number of students and may be cancelled.
  • All classes begin at 8:30 a.m.
  • If taking a recertification course, must bring proof of prior certification.

Class considerations

  • Fees must be paid in full in advance to guarantee registration (unless noted otherwise).
  • Classes require a minimum number of students and may be cancelled.
  • All classes begin at 8:30 a.m.
  • If taking a recertification course, you must bring proof of prior certification.
  • To confirm your reservation, download form and send with payment to the Great Lakes Maritime Academy.

Questions? Contact Jean Johnson at (231) 995-1200.