{"id":8,"date":"2022-08-17T13:17:05","date_gmt":"2022-08-17T13:17:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/?page_id=8"},"modified":"2025-10-07T19:11:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T19:11:10","slug":"courses","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/courses\/","title":{"rendered":"Courses"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"CVNoticeBox\" style=\"margin-bottom: 14px;\">\n<h1><a href=\"\/continuing-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2020\/06\/Web_onlinehybrid.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2277\" src=\"\/continuing-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2020\/06\/Web_onlinehybrid.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"986\" height=\"517\" \/><\/a><\/h1>\n<h1 data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"150\"><strong data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"148\">Online &amp; Hybrid Courses<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"295\"><strong data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"180\">Flexible Training Options<\/strong><br data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"183\" \/>Learn at your own pace with our online and hybrid courses, designed to fit your schedule and professional needs.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"300\" \/>\n<h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"333\"><strong data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"331\">Fully Online Courses<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"459\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"369\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"369\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/courses\/maritime-security-awareness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"367\">Maritime Security Awareness<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"396\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"396\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/courses\/qualified-assessor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"394\">Qualified Assessor<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"459\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"459\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/vpdsd-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"459\">Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"464\" \/>\n<h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"530\"><strong data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"528\">Polar Code Operations (Online + In-Person Assessment)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"619\">These courses begin with online instruction and conclude with an in-person assessment:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"692\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"658\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"658\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/courses\/advanced-polar-code-operations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"656\">Advanced Polar Code Operations<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"692\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"692\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/courses\/basic-polar-code-operations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"692\">Basic Polar Code Operations<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"697\" \/>\n<h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"756\"><strong data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"754\">Hybrid Courses (Online + In-Person Assessment)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"847\">Start your training online and complete your certification through in-person evaluation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"121\">\n<p data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"121\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/courses\/advanced-shiphandling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"119\">Advanced Shiphandling\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"160\">\n<p data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"160\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/engineroom-resource-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"158\">Engineroom Resource Management<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"199\">\n<p data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"199\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/leadership-and-managerial-skills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"197\">Leadership &amp; Managerial Skills<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"271\">\n<p data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"271\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/management-of-electrical-electronic-control-equipment-meece-1050\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"269\">Management of Electrical &amp; Electronic Control Equipment (MEECE)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"300\">\n<p data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"300\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/national-able-seaman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"298\">National Able Seaman<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"accordionInfo\" class=\"panel-group\" style=\"margin: 20px 0;\">\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\">\n<h4 class=\"panel-title\"><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"136\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"165\"><strong data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"165\">Flexible Scheduling<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"466\"><strong data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"209\">Unavailable during our scheduled times?<\/strong><br data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"212\" \/>We understand the demanding schedules of today\u2019s mariners. Maine Maritime Academy works hard to support you whenever possible. Give us a call\u2014depending on instructor availability and timing, we can often offer alternative course dates to meet your needs.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"471\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"497\"><strong data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"497\">Course Offerings<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"548\"><strong data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"548\">STCW \/ U.S. Coast Guard Approved Courses<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"1844\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"598\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"598\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/courses\/advanced-fire-fighting-refresher-memace-697\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Advanced Fire Fighting Refresher <em data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"598\">(MEMACE-697)<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"651\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"651\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/courses\/advanced-fire-fighting-revalidation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Advanced Fire Fighting Revalidation <em data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"651\">(MEMACE-777)<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"690\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"690\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/courses\/advanced-meteorology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Advanced Meteorology <em data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"690\">(MEMACE-0018)<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"738\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"738\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/courses\/advanced-polar-code-operations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Advanced Polar Code Operations <em data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"738\">(MEMACE-941)<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"776\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"776\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/courses\/advanced-shiphandling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Advanced Shiphandling <em data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"776\">(MEMACE-22)<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"816\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"816\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/courses\/advanced-watchkeeping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Advanced Watchkeeping <em data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"816\">(MEMACE-0027)<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"861\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"861\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/courses\/basic-polar-code-operations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Basic Polar Code Operations <em data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"861\">(MEMACE-847)<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"880\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"880\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/courses\/basic-training-marine-fire-fighting-courses\/basic-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Basic Training<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"921\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"921\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/courses\/basic-training-marine-fire-fighting-courses\/basic-training-refresher\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Basic Training Refresher <em data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"921\">(MEMACE\u201368)<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"966\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"966\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/courses\/basic-training-revalidation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Basic Training Revalidation <em data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"966\">(MEMACE-718)<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1018\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1018\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/courses\/crisis-management-human-behavior\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crisis Management &amp; Human Behavior <em data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1018\">(MEMACE-138)<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1052\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1052\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/courses\/crowd-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crowd Management <em data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1052\">(MEMACE-142)<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1122\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1122\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/courses\/electronic-chart-display-information-systems-ecdis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Electronic Chart Display Information Systems (ECDIS) <em data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1122\">(MEMACE-179)<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1170\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1170\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/engineroom-resource-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Engineroom Resource Management <em data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1170\">(MEMACE-187)<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1204\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1204\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/courses\/fast-rescue-boat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fast Rescue Boat <em data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1204\">(MEMACE-193)<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1237\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1237\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/courses\/first-aid-cpr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">First Aid &amp; CPR <em data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1237\">(MEMACE\u2013197)<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1292\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1292\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/courses\/inert-gas-systems-crude-oil-washing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Inert Gas Systems \/ Crude Oil Washing <em data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1292\">(MEMACE-228)<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1340\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1340\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/leadership-and-managerial-skills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leadership &amp; Managerial Skills <em data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1340\">(MEMACE-751)<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1421\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1421\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/management-of-electrical-electronic-control-equipment-meece-1050\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Management of Electrical &amp; Electronic Control Equipment (MEECE) <em data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1421\">(MEMACE-829)<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1466\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1466\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/courses\/maritime-security-awareness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maritime Security Awareness <em data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1466\">(MEMACE-561)<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1532\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1532\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/courses\/stcw-personal-safety-and-social-responsibilities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Personal Safety &amp; Social Responsibilities (PSSR) <em data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1532\">(MEMACE-359)<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1584\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1584\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/courses\/stcw-personal-survival-techniques\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Personal Survival Techniques (PST) <em data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1584\">(MEMACE-363)<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1628\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1628\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/courses\/qualified-assessor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Qualified Assessor, Online <em data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1628\">(MEMACE-787)<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1676\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1676\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/courses\/radar-observer-recertification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Radar Observer Recertification <em data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1676\">(MEMACE-402)<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1721\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1721\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/courses\/tank-ships-dangerous-liquids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tank Ship Dangerous Liquids <em data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1721\">(MEMACE-501)<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1803\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1803\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/vpdsd-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD), Online <em data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1803\">(MEMACE-780)<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1844\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1844\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/courses\/vessel-security-officer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vessel Security Officer <em data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1844\">(MEMACE-573)<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1849\" \/>\n<h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1876\"><strong data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1876\">Non-STCW Courses<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"2493\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1923\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"1923\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/courses\/safety-management-systems-auditor-maritime-training-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Safety Management Systems Auditor (Maritime)<\/a><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"2493\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1968\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"1968\">ISO 9000 &amp; 9001 Quality Management Systems<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"2008\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"2008\">ISM (International Safety Management)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2041\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2041\">DPA (Designated Person Ashore)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2065\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2065\">Subchapter M Auditing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2128\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2128\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/charging-into-the-future-hazards-of-lithium-batteries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2095\">Charging Into the Future:<\/em> Hazards of Lithium-Ion Batteries<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2145\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2145\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/confined-space\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Confined Space<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2198\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2198\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/courses\/diving-first-aid-for-professional-divers-dfa-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diving First Aid for Professional Divers (DFA Pro)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2266\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2266\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/courses\/environmental-regulations-ethical-industrial-compliance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Environmental Regulations &amp; Ethical Industrial Compliance, Online<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2284\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2284\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/fall-protection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fall Protection<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2317\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2317\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/courses\/fishing-vessel-drill-conductor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2357\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2357\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/courses\/helicopter-underwater-egress-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Helicopter Underwater Egress Training<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2380\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2380\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/national-able-seaman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Able Seaman<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2429\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2429\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/courses\/oil-tanker-cargo-ballast-handling-simulators\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oil Tanker Cargo &amp; Ballast Handling Simulators<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2460\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2432\" data-end=\"2460\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/1175-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Personal Survival Techniques<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2493\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2493\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mainemaritime.edu\/cpmd\/courses\/section-608-refrigeration-exam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Section 608 Certification Exam<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"2495\" data-end=\"2498\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2517\"><strong data-start=\"2504\" data-end=\"2517\">Thank You<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2518\" data-end=\"2714\">Thank you for choosing the <strong data-start=\"2545\" data-end=\"2615\">Maine Maritime Academy Center for Professional Mariner Development<\/strong> for your training needs. We are committed to providing exceptional, accessible maritime education.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"2716\" data-end=\"2719\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2721\" data-end=\"2752\"><strong data-start=\"2725\" data-end=\"2752\">Refund &amp; Payment Policy<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"3147\">Maine Maritime Academy\u2019s <strong data-start=\"2779\" data-end=\"2833\">Center for Professional Mariner Development (CPMD)<\/strong> is dedicated to delivering critical maritime training when and where it&#8217;s needed most. We engage experienced instructors\u2014many of whom travel significant distances to teach at our Bucksport, Maine facility. To maintain our commitment to quality and affordability, we ask that students honor the following policies:<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"3149\" data-end=\"3171\"><strong data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3171\">Refund Policy<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"3172\" data-end=\"3673\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3172\" data-end=\"3259\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3174\" data-end=\"3259\"><strong data-start=\"3174\" data-end=\"3195\">In-Person Courses<\/strong>: Fully refundable if canceled before the start of the course.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3260\" data-end=\"3443\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3262\" data-end=\"3443\"><strong data-start=\"3262\" data-end=\"3280\">Online Courses<\/strong>: Refunds are available only if the course has not been accessed in Canvas, our Learning Management System. These courses are proprietary and developed in-house.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3444\" data-end=\"3673\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3446\" data-end=\"3673\"><strong data-start=\"3446\" data-end=\"3476\">Employer-Sponsored Courses<\/strong>: Payment must be made in full either upon course completion or within six (6) months of registration, whichever comes first.<br data-start=\"3601\" data-end=\"3604\" \/><em data-start=\"3604\" data-end=\"3673\">All refunds will be issued minus a 2.9% credit card processing fee.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"3675\" data-end=\"3704\"><strong data-start=\"3680\" data-end=\"3704\">Course Cancellations<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3705\" data-end=\"3943\">While we do our best to avoid cancellations, CPMD reserves the right to cancel courses as needed. In such cases, all registered participants will be notified promptly and issued a <strong data-start=\"3885\" data-end=\"3900\">full refund<\/strong>, including the credit card processing fee.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"3945\" data-end=\"3948\" \/>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3950\" data-end=\"4027\"><strong data-start=\"3950\" data-end=\"3964\">Questions?<\/strong><br data-start=\"3964\" data-end=\"3967\" \/>\ud83d\udce7 <a rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3970\" data-end=\"4005\">cpmd@mma.edu<\/a><br data-start=\"4005\" data-end=\"4008\" \/>\ud83d\udcde (207) 326-2211<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"4029\" data-end=\"4032\" \/>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4034\" data-end=\"4142\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Online &amp; Hybrid Courses Flexible Training OptionsLearn at your own pace with our online and hybrid courses, designed to fit your schedule and professional needs. 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