Certified Superyacht Academy
Established 10 years ago, Certified has trained over 5000 crew to date and are considered the leaders in professional RYA/MCA/STCW training in South Africa.
We provide a wide range of professional STCW, MCA & Superyacht-specific courses and cater for the Superyacht, Cruise Ship & Offshore Industry.
STCW Training Centers
Certified Superyacht Academy have their training center located in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.
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Customer Reviews
Certified Superyacht Academy reviews as published on Google:
ashleigh kavanagh
My courses have been incredibly well organised and I’ve loved all of them. The CSA has made sure to place us with the best facilities. I was unsure about driving out to pulse academy at first but the world class service, facilities and overall experience made it 100% worth it. Would definitely recommend them for first aid and firefighting over any other.
Keagan Bothma
I had such an amazing experience with all the courses. They were structured very well and the staff were very accommodating to my needs. My expectations were definitely exceeded and I will definitely recommend everyone I know to come and do their courses here. Thank you so much!
Angelica Apostolopoulos
This was an amazing experience! Showing us a taste of the yachtie life. We met such amazing instructors who pushed us to our limits and showed us what work we need to perform and how to execute them. Although it was challenging and difficult it was all worth it because we met amazing people along the way and created so many relationships.
Kaylee Thornton
I will choose Certified Superyatch over and over, best experience of my life and they took the absolute amazing care of me. If I had any questions or concerns it was answered or sorted in seconds, if you are looking at joining the yatchie life I would recommend going through Certified they are tops I really have no complaints best choice I made with helping me follow my dreams. They make your dreams a reality. Thank you so so much certified for everything best people I could have asked for to help me
Donaghue Woodman
What an incredible journey and even more incredible people at cerified training academy who made this experience memorable and exciting. Rebecca is a Super Star!!!!!
Jared Ayrton
Best experience I could of had, It was my first time signing up and my representor was keen and willing go assist me with all my questions and concerns, they even helped me out in some of my query's.
Natalie Swart
Recently worked through Certified to renew my STCW course and they were truly helpful. Response times was quick and on last minute they've manage to book me for my courses. I really appreciate that about them.
Highly recommended.Belinda Lombard
I was pleasantly surprised in the professionalism, in scheduling the courses, and their flexibility when I needed to change the course dates.
Adam was very excited about the course and couldn't stop talking at night when he got home. He thoroughly enjoyed the courses and found the course content very valuable. The instructors was passionate and presented the course content extremely well.
I'm very excited to see what the future will hold for my son.
Thank you for giving him the tools to make his dreams come true.Faith Madanyaika
The teachers are so amazing ,friendly kind , Awesome they teach you with understanding and they make sure you understand everything, they are so helpful protective on your training they make sure you are okay at all time . I had so much fun and l learned a lot well done to the teachers they are so amazing really amazing l was really happy happy happy .
jessica ambrose
This training center stands out as the most exceptional institution I have encountered during my ten-year tenure in the marine industry. The instructors unwavering dedication and genuine passion for imparting knowledge to their students are unparalleled. Without reservation, I wholeheartedly recommend this center to anyone seeking professional development in this field.
Christopher Groves
I did stcw training in August 2023 and all I can say is thank you, from start to finish it was exceptional. Did my fire and first aid at Pulse training facility and wow is all I can say about that. It was crazily fantastic big thanks to Shaun and his team there. Captain Naidoo and Mr Shane where exceptional in there knowledge and training big upto them. Thank you and will recommend your facility to all that need it……
Cole Whines
Certified Superyacht Academy is a wonderful academy, Jessica is who I dealt with and she was extremely helpful, as well as quick to respond. The course availability was by far the best out of the companies I dealt with and the course was very well structured and fun. This course gave me a lot of insight into the yachting world and I feel gave me a head start in terms of mentality to the rest of the 'greenies'. Overall great impression!
Nuschke van Rhyn
Joining Certified Super Yacht Academy was one of the best decisions I made in my life. The assistance they offered me throughout the duration of my courses is like non other! It was super easy and they certainly did the heavy lifting for me when it came to bookings and any related yachting enquiries.
Friendly faces and warm welcomes were behind every door and encounter I have had with them.
Forever grateful to these super star people for helping me take a brave step into the yachting industry.Leighsa May Gillougley
From the day I enquired about courses through certified training I was assisted in the most professional manner. I dealt with Jessica who was always able to assist me and provide me with all the information requested in a kind, promptly manner. I booked the wrong courses (twice) and she made the necessary changes without any hassle. I would highly recommend their services. Thank you certified training :)
Shaun Heath
I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for the excellent service and professionalism that I experienced during my time with Certified Superyacht Academy. From start to finish, I felt completely supported and guided through the various courses.
What impressed me most was the level of care and attention that was given to each and every student. I never felt like just another number in the class, but rather a valued member of the academy community. The instructors were knowledgeable and passionate about their subject matter, and they truly made learning both informative and fun.
I highly recommend Certified Superyacht Academy!
Big thanks to Daniel and the team! Keep up the great work!Michael Venter
Awesome experience, so thankful for Jessica and everyone at Certified for setting all the courses up. Super friendly and helpful all the way through the process.
Nikita Du Preez
Certified super yacht academy is one of the best out there. I thoroughly enjoyed my time doing my courses and working with Max on my stew course. Every course is well planned and booked and if you experience any issues within any of the courses, you can rely on certified to help you out. Highly recommend.
Saskia Eek
Thank you for the awesome experience with Certified that arranged everything. I have experienced no issues during my course. It was super fun to be around new people and now called friend. (With whom I'm still in contact) Will definitely recommend them to other new comers to the industry.
Werner Van der walt
My courses were really well organised and easygoing thanks to certified. I didn’t struggle to find any information as certified provided me with all the info i needed and directions to get to all the places. Pre-course notes were included as well. Had an amazing time doing my yacht courses, they are also very helpful in supplying you with good crew agencies and crew houses for when you’re ready to takeoff overseas.
Aletta Williams
I have enrolled for the STCW-2010 Course with Certified Superyacht Academy in January 2023, wow what an experience & very good training. Thank you to Jessica Sandell for her every time on time communication & feedback regarding the course details & any other relevant information during the course application. The Facilitators that conducted the training was well prepared & very good SME's they really have a passion & a lot of knowledge for what they teach us, I am a Facilitator (Health & Safety) myself & it was a very good experience to see different facilitation methods & the passion the people do it with. After the course I can apply for a job on the ships with a lot of confidence & I know who I can contact if I get stuck. Thank you also for the well prepared venue, also providing lunch facilities, it was very tasty & affordable with a lot of very friendly staff. Pulse Training where the First Aid & Fire Fighting Training was conducted was a very good & pleasant experience, the facilitators was very well prepared & also have a passion in what they do, but most of all they all made sure that we were kept safe during the course at all times. No pressure in any way, just a lot of support & help the whole time making sure that we understand 100% before putting us to the test. I will definitely recommend these training providers to family & friends. Keep up the good work & Friendliness always. Aletta Williams
Fouche Grobbelaar
I can recommend this Academy to anyone! Really good service, and the courses were very informative and fun to do!
Antoinette Nel
Great experience! All arrangements went smoothly. Was given additional information to make things easy as a foreigner. Inquires were handled swiftly. Would definitely recommend them.
Luke Hoekstra
The instructor was amazing, super motivational and always there if you have a question. The facility’s were excellent and it was an all round amazing course and experience
Keegan Cali
This has been the most life changing experience I have ever experienced, to see the future I want for myself right in front of my eyes. The instructor's are educated in explaining the work and are able to go into depth to help you understand what is being asked of you, I had two separate instructor's for my Day Skipper with RYA & my MCA Yacht Rating with PYT, I struggled to grasp the concept of what I needed to do but with their patience & guidance I was able to overcome my difficulties & receive my certification they were patient & open to all questions.The program plan I chose also offers certifications that other academy's did not which gives you a extra tick or two on your CV which can make all the difference. The organizers are very helpful with regards to rescheduling or providing directions to the courses , as I'm not from Cape Town I had to send in a few emails to find where about I need to be & was helped everytime making it on time. One thing that also stuck with me was a quote which reads, " Early is on time , On time is late & Late is fired."
You also have a chance to meet new people from all over the world creating bonds for life & could possibly open doors for you to travel through. Some people were experienced seafarers just refreshing an expired license mixed in with us greenies, giving the opportunity to be up-to-date with the industry. Most of the courses are a lot of theory which can be overwhelming regarding terminology but as long as you read through the pre-course study notes the work can be completed. Chart work is something I also thought I would love but I've learnt it's a love / hate relationship at first after a lot of man hours though I can say it is a very interesting subject, I would have liked to learn more line work but I did some self studying & learnt a few new knots. The most important part of the entire course though is not what you are learning or who is teaching it to you , your attitude towards the lessons & instructor's makes all the difference & quite simply so . A negative attitude helps no one including yourself as class mates can become frustrated & instructor's will not waste their or the other learners time on you , teamwork makes the crew work.
The jetski course was very fun but the overall best experience was my tender ops being on the water at night , disappearing between the swells out on the open water was a feeling that can only be understood by experiencing the moment first hand. You also learn the importance of having good crew members or bad members, as you are a team if one is not doing their given tasks it can become a rather stressful ride . Our instructor that day was great to learn from, calling your mistakes out in order to instantly correct you & make sure you know the correct procedure to follow.
I would like to thank everyone at Certified Superyacht Academy & the other Academy's that helped me overcome all challenges & taking a step towards my future career, I plan to bring my brother in a few years when he turns sixteen to get a head start on his certifications my only regret is that I never started sooner .
Also to further develop my skills & work my way through the ranks.
"When boats were made of Wood, men were made of Steel & soft seas never made for a good sailor."Maya Talaska
Superyacht Academy prepared me in any way possible to be a professional stewardess and I am so thankful for the experiences. Not only did Maxine include practical experiences but also gave us the best tips possible for being in this industry. The course is a bit short but nonetheless, it covered all the necessities one needed for this job. They also include extra qualifications in order to stand out a bit from the rest. Adding to this, all instructors are incredibly friendly and helpfull. Thank you Maxine for everthing!
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I have to commend Certified Superyacht Academy from the highest possible level for their extremely professional and thorough service throughout my entire journey with them!
The level of communication, planning and pure quality of their courses was something that was a complete pleasure to experience!
Thank you to Daniel and his entire team for assisting me in so many ways as I venture into this exciting new life of yachting!
Highly recommend them!!ashleigh connell
Excellent service from beginning to end. Daniel answered every call and email promptly. I highly recommend using Certified Superyacht Academy for all your qualifications.
Nicola Prinsloo
I had completed my Stewardess course at Stewardess Co. with Maxine Oakley who was a wonderful instructor and taught me so much about the precision of how to get each and every job that comes with being a stewardess done.
I have completed my STCW course at STC.SA where not only did I meet some of the best people, but learnt so much about the importance of the safety and dangers that can come with working on a vessel. The knowledge I gained from the courses will never be forgotten.Erich Kankowski
Awesome services from Certified Superyacht Academy, I worked with Jessica during the duration of my courses and she was great. Thank you for everything, I’m very excited to start my new journey in the Yachting industry.
Kayla van den Bergh
I recently did my Deckhand course with Certified and couldn’t have gotten better assistance. Great communication and great bookings! Would highly recommend!
Dosso Nalla
I had a very good experience at Certified Superyacht Academy, my 9 days that I spent doing my courses were all amazing all the facilitators are so very good at what they do even after I was done I felt like 9 days was very short because I had a very good learning experience there :)
Wynand Kruger
All I can say is thank you for the quality training, I have learned a lot and hope to learn so much more.
Appreciate the professional assistance by Jessica.Jono England
Was an awesome experience with lots of well need knowledge
Michelle Day
Well organized and friendly. Everything you need to know is included and makes it so much easier for travelers outside of Cape Town. They even go as far as to send you a list of accomodation in the area you will be, a CV template, guideline for when your course is complete, a list of agencies, transportation as well as a lot of help along the way ! Thank you for the amazing and fun experience ! Well worth it
Rodney Downey
Absolutely wonderful to deal with, from enquiry, booking to end of training staff are always so helpful. Highly recommended and will definitely use them for my next courses.
James Juds
I had a great time and learnt a lot.
Very organized and helpful.
Would highly recommend.Joe Loots
The best company by far. I recommend thier services
christian mortlock
The staff at Certified Academy are very helpful and informative. I really enjoyed doing all my courses through them and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to join the yachting industry. Keep up the great work!
Anjenette Kleynhans
Very very happy with the way Certified help me from start to finish. Daniel was such helpfull getting all my courses to the dates i needed it. I would recommend doing it through Certified. Very excellent service
Elani Kuhn
I did my Stewardess Course at the Stewardess Co. with Certified. It was a great course, very extensive and Maxine was great at presenting the course. She gave so much information and fully prepared us to go into the industry. Would definitely recommend.
Megan Ballantyne
Had a great experience doing all of my training. Daniel at Certified Training was fantastic at arranging schedules and last minute changes. Highly recommend them!
Justin Claassens
These guys have been so amazing, they make each and every student feel like they have a personal connection, most don’t really get to meet Jessica and Daniel but I had the opportunity to meet with them and even in person they make you feel so comfortable as if they have known you for ages. They reply to emails in amazingly speedy time, I honestly have no idea how they do it but they run an amazingly tight ship. Well done to the company and well done to Jessica and Daniel for they made this experience really awesome. I actually want to do the course again just to be treated so well. Hahaha
Shannon Goosen
Daniel made the whole process of booking courses super easy and stress free. I learnt so much and I would definitely recommend certified superyacht academy to anyone wanting to get into yachting. The staff are so friendly and helpful, made the whole process so enjoyable.
Guguletu Natasha
I really had a good time during the training
Jenna Pike
Thoroughly enjoyed it! The course was extremely informative, well presented, professional, yet so much fun. I have learnt so much and because of it, will be going into the yachting industry more confident and prepared for what lies ahead. Not only that, but you also learn so much that will help you in your ordinary day to day life. You get more than your moneys worth!
Lebo Sililo
What a beautiful company!! The was great and very educational. Jessica was the star. She was always there to help me out and answer all my questions. I’ll be booking with you guys in 5 years for my refresher. Congrats.
Keenan Farley
Amazing place to do your courses. Super energetic and super friendly. Loved the whole experience and package
Nadia Botha
Certified Superyacht are GOLD!!!
Saved me from another yacht academy that was a headache.
I had a blast with the training and excellent teachers.
Daniel and Jessica really did an organised job by constant communication and updates on my courses.
Quick to answer any questions and was a lot of help.
Highly recommend them.
Again thank you!Megan Lang
i thoroughly enjoyed doing my stewardess course and all the extras through certified superyacht academy. they were always there to help and assist. will definitely recommend them
Samson Smith
Daniel has been my go to man and deals with me professionally and doesn't miss anything . Some of the courses are a little over priced but there are limited and are only run in CPT and Durban . So it's a bit of a monopoly. Daniel is great to work with and communication is key. Recommended for any greenies .
Charmaine Way
Daniel at Certified Yacht Academy has been wonderful....always quick to respond to any e mails I have sent.....he is really on the ball....thoroughly enjoyed the last 3 weeks and soo chuffed I survived firefighting.....
Mia Karlhuber
The Certified Superyacht Academy went above and beyond in teaching me valuable life skills. I learnt so much and most importantly I had lots of fun. I met so many kind people in the industry and I am now proud to say that I am a Stewardess from the Certified Superyacht Academy. Everyone was very helpful and made me feel at ease entering the adult world. I want to thank all our lectures for going out of their way by helping us after our courses with job recruitment. You guys rock.
Rika Mostert
The instructors were knowledgeable and presented the course efficiently, making sure we had the knowledge after we completed the course. I shall recommend this training facility, as I feel ready to work onboard a ship again.
Chantelle S
I did the Stew and Deck course along with my STCWs and LOVED the experience. I'd highly recommend the team to anyone interested in joining the yachting industry. Special thank you to Maxine who's been helping me over the last year to keep improving my skills. You guys rock!!
Tiaan Van Greunen
All lectures were of high quality and it was made fun and enjoyable, while still learning and understanding all the work and assignments.
Jonathan Rajdl
Brilliant quick and professional communication. Absolutely any info was ready and provided.
James Mostert
Met some of the coolest people and really learnt alot from them. everything was done quick and easy no problems.
Alex Nel
Decided to do my courses on a Wednesday, called Certified on Thursday. Started my courses the next Monday. 4 weeks later I was fully certified with a ENG1 and an AEC1
Jp Louw
Really great communication and always quick to respond. Was easy to make the bookings and daniel was very helpful.
Liam Burger
Was a really brilliant experience going through the courses with certified. Communication was amazing and they let me know everything needed before hand for the specific course. Instructors for certified were extremely knowledgeable and knew what they were explaining and how to teach it in a sense of understanding.
Thank you very much certified
LiamAudrey chirawu
Words cannot describe how grateful I am ....just a 5 minute talk with Daniel my life took a huge turn his honesty professional advise and help was jus a miracle and a blessing ....Iam forever grateful I can bodly and with pride recommend this school to individuals out there seeking to start a career at sea ....keep up the good work Daniel and team
Rebecca Suttie
Each course was so inspirational and motivating. They prepare you for the boating life.
You can find your passion in these courses and discover where you would work best on board. I am truly grateful for the experience.Claudia Costa
Would 100% recommend Certified Superyacht Academy to anyone who is wanting to go in the industry or even unsure about studying Yachting - They provide you with all information needed and more. Amazing, friendly & experienced people who help and guide you in making your decision for what’s best for you.
Thank you for helping me and guiding me to be well prepared and ready for my new journey.Ruhann Nieuwoudt
What amazing experience. Knowledgeable and helpful real cool people. Keep up the good work guys.
Mehdi Tihoun
Proffesional and helping team with a good sense of humor. Was a pleasure to train through CSA.
Kyra Jacobs
What an amazing experience i have had. Ive recommended this academy basically to everyone who wants to get onto the yachts. So glad i found this academy to help and guide me through with all my courses
Tanja Kruger
Excellent service, fast feedback. Great lot of people.
paige rigby
What an amazing experience through Certified Superyacht Academy! I went into the Yachting courses with little to no knowledge about the industry, and through the help of Daniel's amazing customer service from the outset, to Maxine's incredible stewardess course teaching us everything from the Dock-walking process to silver service, and Conrad's passion for lending his knowledge to students and helping them where ever possible. This team has made this experience so memorable and even through the Corona Virus, so enjoyable!
Dante Mitri
What an amazing team!
Conrad and Daniel were super helpful with helping me figure out the right path to take to break into the industry, They help you every step of the way which is super helpful especially if you new to the world of yachting like I am... I even hand multiple direct conversations with both of them during this difficult time which put my mind at ease.
Professional, efficient and brilliant.
I would 100% recommend Certified to anyone who is looking to complete yachting course's in CT.
Thank for all your help Daniel and for being super patient with me and honestly being brilliant. You truely are a true asset to the Certified Team keep doing the amazing work you do.Rada Lello
These guys are truly amazing. Daniel was so helpful, patient and made everything so easy for me during the booking process. Even the owner Conrad helped explain certain courses I wasn't sure about. Just an all round great experience. I highly recommend this company and I will go out of my way in future to do courses through them. Thank you guys again for all the help.
DJ VIDO
I did The PWC Instructors course at Granger Bay, It was loads of fun and I learnt a lot of valuable teaching techniques. Thanks so much Jason for your time and effort!!!!!
Donovan van Vuuren
Daniel was very helpful and it is a good course for new comers trying to get into the industry.
Jamie Belcher
Certified Superyacht Academy has helped me book all the courses I need to help me pursue my career in working in the Superyacht industry, no complaints here, they were efficient and organized.
Tayla Leigh Scott
Booking through Certified was the best decision I had made. Daniel was extremely helpful, knowledgeable and really understood what I wanted and needed to do to move forward given I had a season behind me already. The bookings were so easy and efficient, loved every single course and would highly recommend Certified Superyacht Academy.
Suelinke H
What a great experience this was. Thanks Certified, you guys always sounded eager to help. It's so good to work with people that really know the business their in! I'm so happy I used this agency and would greatly recommend it to everyone.
SuelinkeCole Hodgson
The whole "Certified Training Academy" experience was incredible, all the staff are extremely helpful, and give you the best possible guidance.
Would definitely recommend to anybody looking for basic or advanced certifications.Daniel Burkuš
The booking experience was really pleasant. Everything was organised quickly and any special requests were promptly sorted out and granted. Daniel is quick to respond and helpful. The training schedule was perfect and all training centres excellent. 100% recommended.
Mia Georges
Perfect great facilitates - awesome comminutions - love all the courses it was amazing
Fabiana Belfiore
If you want to kickstart your career in yachting then I would highly recommend going through Certified Superyacht Academy. They are knowledgeable, efficient, friendly and extremely helpful, they will meet your needs and surpass your expectations. Well done to the team at CSA and a big thank you for all your hard work! Keep it up
Louis Eitner
Friendly and helpful staff and the courses are good. Looking forward to the next course! Thanks
Tristan Nel
I had an awesome experience with Certified Academy !!! The instructors had a lot of patience and they are always willing to help no matter what. I would highly recommend Certified Training Academy for anyone who wants to start their Superyacht career.
Salomi Van Tonder
I REALLY enjoyed talking to Daniel! He's kind, caring and professional. His communication skills are fantastic as well! And well done to his employers for employing such a nice person! Kudos to all involved...
rgjohnson115 .
Certified training were great! Bending over backwards to accommodate all my last minute changes to the course dates. Thanks Daniel, much appreciated.
Christo Van Wyk
I can't praise the guy's at Certified Superyacht Academy enough, they listen and understand your needs instead of just selling you a bunch of unnecessary courses.
Daniel did a great job of explaining everything realistically and Conrad really went above and beyond with helping me get my new career started and arming me with everything I could ever need.
You can't go wrong with this company and best of luck to you in your future endeavorsShaun Wampach
I have just completed my STCW through Super yacht and the entire experience was awesome. Daniel made sure I was doing the correct courses and recommended others to help enter the industry. The course providers that Certified Superyacht Academy use are fantastic and make the course highly enjoyable. Only good comments about this company. If you're interested in doing your STCW and a range of other courses, give these guys a go. Highly recommend.
Peter Rix
Extremely helpful and prompt
Merlin
I did my STCW Training with C.T, which was the best choice. The course breakdown was excellent, very good administration, instructors and facilities.
Especially first aid and fire fighting are spectacular and the scenarios couldn't be closer to reality...
I couldn't be happier
Thank you Certified Training for having me
all the best!!Monique Grobler
Had the most amazing time.Met the most incredible people.Would definitely recommend Certified training
Daniel Pelman
I just would like to thank Certified for the efficient help in allowing me to complete my yacht courses and after student care. The men at Certified were extremely prompt in supplying me with an itinerary and gladly adapted it to suit my availability. Everyone is super friendly in the office and i found your website easy to use and follow.I would give them more than a 5 star rating if this were an option and i highly recommend this company.
Thanks for all the help
Regards
Daniel PelmanRichard Rubenstein
Up to date Superyacht industry knowledge and premium training.
Courses
- STCW Basic Safety Training (New Entrants)
- STCW 2010
- STCW Refresher
- STCW Refresher Course
- Security
- Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA)
- Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD)
- Ship Security Officer (SSO)
- Superyachts - Deck
- Officer of the Watch (OOW <3000gt)