Command & Senior Leadership Course

CSL OVERVIEW:

The Crew Academy’s IAMI GUEST accredited Command and Senior Leadership (CSL) course is a transformational program designed to provide you with a deep understanding of leadership, professional development, and organisational cultures.

In maritime training the focus is often on operations, but the greatest challenges usually lie in the interpersonal dynamics between crew and leaders.

The CSL is designed to equip senior leaders with the tools to navigate these complexities, build effective cultures, support psychological wellbeing and foster continuous personal growth.

In collaboration with a mixture of interactive masterclasses, self-study and guest lectures from expert speakers within the yachting, defence, and corporate sectors, delivered in a secure, inclusive environment. As part of the program, you will receive individual psychometric assessments and personalised coaching to maximise your performance and that of your team.

Course format is delivered over 10 weeks, entirely online via the kelp platform and 2 live zoom sessions per week, from 5-7pm (UK time).

You will also receive keynote lectures by globally-recognised leaders in their fields, plus additional self-study to complete in your own time.

Flexible format allows you to pause and rejoin future cohorts if your availability changes.

Meet Your Trainer:

Andrew Roch, the founder of The Crew Academy and The Crew Hunter, brings over 25 years of specialised industry experience to his role as our Command & Senior Leadership trainer. As a passionate advocate for crew, his commitment is focused on driving positive change and fostering a "people-first" approach within yachting leadership. Andrew's deep knowledge of crew dynamics and long-term career needs provides a crucial perspective for senior leaders looking to maximise their team’s performance and retention.

Accreditation will be given upon completion of the program, learners will be awarded the following certificates:

IAMI GUEST Unit 17 - Foundation Leadership.

IAMI GUEST Unit 22 - Advanced Leadership.

IAMI GUEST Unit 30 - Human Resources & Crew Wellbeing.

IAMI GUEST Unit 44 - Mental Health & Wellbeing.

Platform access:

Students booking onto the Command and Senior Leadership program with The Crew Academy / kelp will gain immediate access to the full course content and library of resources.

Students must complete all self-study and live training within the 12 month period of booking.

Course Structure

Course Format

The course takes place over 7 weeks. Join an intake, pause your study if your schedule changes and rejoin with the next intake. 

• Twice weekly interactive live sessions from 5 to 7pm GMT.
• Learning is broken down into bitesize interactive modules through our state-of-the-art kelp Virtual Learning Environment
• Keynote lectures given by globally-recognised leaders in their fields
• Support from our team expert trainers and facilitators throughout the duration of your course
• All sessions are recorded meaning you can catch up if you aren't able to make a particular date.

Modules

Module 1: Management and Leadership

Module 2: Communication Skills

Module 3: Motivation & Engagement

Module 4: Developing Teams

Module 5: Conflict & Collaboration

Module 6: Personal Effectiveness

Module 7: Thinking Skills & Decision Making

Module 8: Mental Fitness & Resilience (MFR)

Module 9: Thriving Under Pressure

Module 10: Managing Workplace Stress

Module 11: Module 12: The Role of Habits in MFR

Module 12: Communicating for Supportive Leadership

Module 13: Empowered Decision-Making

Module 14: Optimising Crew MFR

Building an MFR Strategy - Individual & Crew

Assignments

Final Course Survey

Useful Information

Testimonials

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

Chris Durham - Captain, Savannah 

" Have the conversations you’ve had many times with yourself throughout your career with likeminded peers, mariners and professionals. This process can only make you a better leader."

Matt Drew - Yacht Manager, DPA Edmiston Yachts

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

Paul Neill - Yacht Captain, 65m Feadship 

"The keynote speech from Andy Salmon brings a wealth and depth of real-world leadership experience. His experiences in front line command roles in some of the hardest environments gives him an authenticity not often seen in speakers."

James - Yacht Captain, 60m Yacht

“Military vs yachting as many might ask, it’s no different, it’s all about looking after your people. Many words here that keep repeating, build on success, influence, empowering, listening, safe space, appreciation, and positivity. It’s about change to improve people’s mentality to serve them better, fantastic.” 

Simon Jones - Yacht Captain - 140m Yacht

“I think the course is certainly going to make waves and in a way that will be required for the industry”. 

Nick Doyle - Yacht Captain - 60m Yacht

“I'm so proud to be part of this journey”.

Matt Drew - CO / Yacht Manager