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HOD Advanced Leadership & Crew Administration

Gain practical knowledge and skills in Management, Leadership, Mental Health Awareness, Human Vulnerability, Cyber Security, HR, Recruitment and Retention.

Description

The Crew Academy’s GUEST and MHFA-accredited HOD & Crew Administration Course is open to all HODs looking to gain practical knowledge and skills in Management, Leadership, Mental Health Awareness, Human Vulnerability, Cyber Security, HR, Recruitment and Retention.

Suitable for all Heads of Department including Officers, Pursers, Chief Steward/esses, Chief Engineers, Bosuns and DPAs, this program provides all the practical knowledge and tools needed to navigate the tricky world of managing teams on board.

The course brings together a diverse portfolio of participants, including those at HOD, management level or equivalent, with a shared interest and experience in leadership roles in the maritime sector.

For further inquiries contact info@yachtcrew.uk.

To find out more about Leadership courses read our Leadership brochure.

 

Course Format

Delivered over a 6-week duration 3 times per annum

  • 30 hours of live teaching over 6 weeks
  • 20 hours self-study through our Virtual Learning Environment with lifetime access
  • Between 2 & 3 Live lectures per week from 5pm UK time.
  • Standalone Lecture duration between 2-4 hr. subject dependent.
  • Access to our suite of 12 keynote speeches
  • Rolling intakes allowing you to remain in the program over an unlimited duration

Key Takeaways

 The program will provide you with practical knowledge that you can directly apply in your role.

Upon successful completion, you will receive:

  • GUEST Unit 17 Foundation Leadership
  • GUEST Unit 22 Advanced Leadership
  • GUEST - Mental Health Awareness Certificate
  • Romeo Foxtrot - Human & Cyber Vulnerability Certificate
  • The Crew Academy – HR, Recruitment & Retention

 

Testimonials

"Thanks so much for this course. It’s so important that we all learn more about this to both helps others and ourselves.“

 - David Captain 60m+

 

“Brilliant course for developing and fine tuning your leadership skills. Instructors and Keynote speakers have been outstanding."

 - Chris Captain 88m +

 

“Until now, as a yacht Captain, the skill I use the most is the skill I have studied the least.“

 - Paul, Yacht Captain, 65m MY & 56m SY 

 

"The program provided a curated environment where it is possible to ‘listen to learn’ from a peer group of yachting leaders and I grew from the weekly time spent together.“

 - Brendan, Captain, 100m+

 

"Effective leadership is a key element to success, both personally or within a team.The space which The Crew Academy has created allows HOD’s and all senior leaders to expand on their knowledge and aid in the development of the next generation of change makers.“

 - Lisa Captain 30m & Atlantic Rower

 

“Excellent course as an opener, and I look forward to taking further courses to expand my knowledge. Thank you.“

 - John W Captain 140m+

 

"You will learn more about yourself with how you are as a leader. Also how to identify what your team players need from you, keeping them motivated. Overall huge improvement in my understanding of what a team is, Does and goes through."

- Tanya E 2022 Chief Stewardess / Purser 60m+

 

For further inquiries contact info@yachtcrew.uk.

To find out more about Leadership courses read our Leadership brochure.

 

Modules

  1. Management & Leadership

  2. Mental Health Awareness

  3. Human Vulnerability & Cyber Security

  4. Human Resources

  5. Recruitment & Retention

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