Accreditation

Accreditation and recognition of undergraduate, postgraduate and professional training courses and events provide internationally recognised certification, delivering students and professionals with confidence to succeed in the marine industry.

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IMarEST approval for your programme gives a guarantee of professional excellence and educational quality.

We support academic institutions by accrediting higher-learning courses, as well as recognising an organisation's training courses or events as contributing to an attendee's Continuing Professional Development (CPD), or an early career professional's Initial Professional Development (IPD).

Our Accreditations Team works with your institution or organisation to understand your requirements and support your programme.

Academic accreditation

We accredit undergraduate and postgraduate marine courses at academic institutions globally, displaying your commitment to providing top-quality education that meets the requirements for Professional Registration.

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Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Recognition

For providers of professional training courses, we can recognise your course as contributing to a participants' Continuing Professional Development (CPD), growing their knowledge and expertise and furthering their own careers.

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Initial Professional Development (IPD)

Any companies in the marine sector that have graduate or training programmes aimed at nurturing aspiring marine professionals can apply for IPD recognition, showcasing your commitment to developing talent to an excellent standard and advancing the quality of industry expertise.

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Let us know about your course here and we'll reach out about any next steps towards  accreditation or recognition.

If you're looking for personal membership and professional registration opportunities, please visit our Membership page.