STCW, RYA, Hospitality, IAMI and Other Maritime Training Programs for the Yacht Industry in Monaco
Operating under the prestigious banner of the Yacht Club de Monaco, La Belle Classe Academy serves as a premier educational hub for the global superyacht industry. Dedicated to active captains, crew members, and onshore management, the center is designed to elevate the standards of both seasoned mariners and the next generation of maritime professionals. By actively championing the development of nautical careers year-round, the academy plays a pivotal role in shaping the operational future of the international boating community.
The academy’s curriculum is built to address the increasingly complex realities of modern vessel operations. Holding elite global accreditations, the facility guarantees a rigorous standard of education led by highly qualified industry experts. Instead of basic coursework, the programs comprehensively cover the full spectrum of modern yachting demands, seamlessly blending essential Maritime Safety and digital navigation Security with elite onboard hospitality, crew mental wellness, and sustainable operational practices.
Beyond its core curriculum, a dedicated service team coordinates tailor-made, on-demand training modules designed to meet the specific requirements of individual yachts. Centrally located with seamless access to Monaco's transport networks, the academy merges globally recognized certification with effortless logistical support, ensuring crews receive rxprt maritime education precisely when and how they need it.
Training Programs
STCW Training
- STCW Basic Safety Training - Complete
- STCW Basic Safety Training - Refresher
- Polar Code Training
Digital Security for Navigation
RYA courses
- Powerboat Level 2
- Onboard training
- RYA Personal Watercraft Proficiency - Jetski Course
Art of Service & Hospitality
- Art of Service
- Superyachts Flower Arrangement
- WSET - Wine & Spirit Education Trust Levels 1, 2 & 3
- Food safety
- Ship's Cook
- Marine knots & splices
IAMI Courses
- IAMI GUEST Yacht Mental Health
Yachting Masterclass
- Yachting Masterclass : Understanding the yachting industry
- Yacht Broker Masterclass
Sustainability Training
- ETYC - Environmental Training for Yacht Crew
- HY-PLUG Sustainability Class
Monaco Weather Lab
- Understanding weather, weather routing and forecasting on board
Other Courses
- Summer Yachting Camp
LAST UPDATED ON Oct 24, 2026