Description

Whether you’re looking to progress into the Purser role or you already occupy the position and would like to formalise your existing experience, our GUEST-accredited Purser Program is for you.

Our Purser Program was the first of its kind when we created it 15 years ago, and it continues to lead the industry with more than 1,000 graduates having passed through the courses. Whether you choose residential, online intensive or residential, the program has been designed to fit around your current work and life schedule.

The program provides an understanding of a vast range of practical skills that may be required of pursers in their role on board including yacht operations, destination management, VAT, accounting, crew management, HR and more.

 

The Details

Our Residential Purser program will be going on tour from autumn 2025, heading all over the world from Mallorca, to Florida, Gold Coat, and Dubai.

All of our training will be held at luxury villas across the world, with our first session starting in Andratx, just outside of Palma on the island of Mallorca.

Training will take place on-site, with the option for 10 students to stay in rooms across the residence. Anyone looking to attend in-person, has the option to book onto the program as a residential student (staying on site), or as an in-person student (staying at your own accommodation).

This means that you are able to commute to the villa where training will take place each morning, and you can leave after your lectures are finished for the day.

You will also be provided with a healthy chef-prepared lunch each day.

If you would rather book onto the residential program which includes accommodation, click here.

For any enquiries or to book your spot, contact info@yachtcrew.uk.

 

Course Format

Monday to Friday - held over 2 weeks

• 6 hours of daily online Live Lectures Monday-Friday
• 3 hours of self-study per day through the VLE
• 10 day course
• 3 written assessments
• Maximum 10 students per course
• Online format allows students to join from any time-zone and location

Here from our trainer Julia about the different course options here.

 

Equipment needed

To participate in the Purser course, and successful complete your assignments, you will need the following equipment:

• Laptop
• Access to the desktop version of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• A form of transport to bring you on-site each morning.

Key Takeaways

You will leave the course with all the knowledge and tools to launch or progress your career as a Purser, as well as your IAMI GUEST Units 18-21.

After completing the course, you will officially be part of our Alumni community and will have free access to our Mental Health courses as well as discounts on other courses such as Management & Leadership for Crew.

If you would like to obtain your GUEST Purser Certificate of Competence, we recommend also taking our Advanced Leadership Program to fulfil the IAMI GUEST requirements for this certification.

 

Modules

The Purser course is broken down into eight modules over 2 weeks which cover the core GUEST / IAMI learning outcomes. 

Our program contains Units 18 - 21 GUEST Purser Program.  

1. The Role of the Purser

Administration, Port Bookings, Port Agents, Yacht and Crew File Management, Software Systems, Introduction to Checklists/Templates.

2. Destination Management

Research & Reconnaissance, Itinerary Planning, Event Planning, Safety & Security considerations, Guest logistics.

3. Maritime Organisations

MARPOL, STCW, MLC 2006, SOLAS: (ISPS & ISM), Crew: (POEA, Visas, Discharge Books), Medical.

4. Port Clearances

Certificates/Documentation, Immigration & Customs, Sanitation, Port State Control.

5. Charter & VAT

Types of Charter Contracts, Responsibilities of owner and client, APA Management, European VAT legislation.

6. Legal Framework

United Nations, IMO, ILO, Flag States, Port States.

7. Muster duties & Ops

Destinations (Culture, Safety, Provisions), Muster Duties, Guest Safety Inductions, Pre-Departure Checks, PWC Operations, Diving Operations.

8. Accounting & Budgeting

Terminology, Management/Owner Expectations, Bookkeeping & Payroll, Purchase Procedure Systems, CC, Cash, Float and Receipt Management.

 

Who is it for?

This program is aimed at existing or aspiring HODs.