Explorers Guide Maritime Academy

Explorers Guide Maritime Academy is a small training center based in Appleton, Wisconsin, with 5 to 9 employees. The academy has been operating for seven years and focuses on maritime education and training. Explorers Guide Maritime Academy offers a range of USCG-approved courses, including the OUPV 6-pack license (Inland or Near Coastal) and the 100-ton Master of Vessels license, as well as a Masters Upgrade. In addition to captaincy courses, they provide American Heart Association and ECSI Certified CPR and First Aid training for businesses and mariners. The academy also offers FCC Marine radio, knot tying, and line handling classes. Courses are delivered in various formats, including classroom, online, and blended learning. The academy emphasizes active learning through a "discuss-demonstrate-do" approach, incorporating auditory, visual, and kinesthetic activities to cater to different learning styles. They have a unique partnership with Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in Green Bay, resulting in several of their classes being fully accredited. Funding opportunities are available to eligible students. For more information about Explorers Guide Maritime Academy and their programs, visit their website at explorersguidellc.com.