The courses scheduled for 2021 will appear on this page along with relevant practical information related to the registration process and venues.
The following training opportunities are available or are planned to take place in 2021. This page will be updated as the situation with respect to course provision becomes clearer with respect to the COVID-19 restrictions. Confirmed courses will also appear in the IALA calendar.
The course fees are set by each accredited training organisation and the availability of spaces on each course may vary with national or regional requirements.
Sponsorship may be available for coastal States in need of assistance to develop their AtoN capacity. If you feel you may be eligible for sponsorship please contact the World-Wide Academy by e-mail at academy@iala-aism.org
Level 1.1 Marine Aids to Navigation Manager
The following courses are planned to take place during 2021. Further information will be added as each course is confirmed.
Residential courses are currently suspended due to COVID-19. The IALA World-Wide Academy offers training by distance learning in the English language. Some accredited training organisations may offer hybrid training later in 2021 (online learning materials supplemented by online lectures).
For further information or to register interest in any of these courses please e-mail academy@iala-aism.org
| Accredited Training Organisation | Notes | Course language |
| IALA World-Wide Academy |
Course will be held by distance learning Courses commence in January, April, July and October More information on the distance learning programme can be found here |
English |
| DIMAR and ENAP Colombia |
Course will be held in Cartagena, Colombia Provisional date to be confirmed |
Spanish |
| China Maritime Safety Administration |
Course venues to be confirmed Provisional dates 23 August to 17 September 2021 |
English |
| Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships, India |
Course will be held in Kolkata, India Provisional date to be confirmed |
English |
| Maritime Authority of Suriname |
Course will be held in Paramaribo, Suriname Provisional date to be confirmed |
English |
| TRANSNET, South Africa |
Course will be held in Cape Town, South Africa Provisional date to be confirmed |
English |
| France |
Course venues to be confirmed Provisional date autumn 2021 |
French |
| Marine Department of Malaysia |
Course will be held at MATRAIN, Klang – Kuala Lumpur Provisional date to be confirmed |
English |
| The Corporation of Trinity House, United Kingdom |
Course will be held by distance learning Provisional date autumn 2021 |
English |
| Morocco | Course venue and date to be confirmed | French |
Level 1.2 Master of Marine Aids to Navigation Management
The following courses are planned to take place during 2021. Further information will be added as each course is confirmed.
For further information or to register interest in any of these courses please e-mail academy@iala-aism.org
| Accredited Training Organisation | Notes | Course language |
| IALA World-Wide Academy |
Course will be held by distance learning Provisional dates to be confirmed |
English |
| IALA World-Wide Academy and the Corporation of Trinity House, United Kingdom |
Course will be held in Harwich, United Kingdom Provisional date to be confirmed |
English |
Level 1.3 Use of the IALA Risk Management Tools
The following courses are planned to take place during 2021. Further information will be added as each course is confirmed.
For further information or to register interest in any of these courses please e-mail academy@iala-aism.org
| Course venue | Notes | Course language |
| Distance learning |
Course will be held by distance learning |
English |
IALA Level 2 Marine Aids to Navigation Technician training
Level 2 Marine Aids to Navigation Technician training is offered by a network of accredited training organisations. Each accredited training organisation, in conjunction with the IALA World-Wide Academy, determines its course schedule.
Course dates and information for 2021 will appear here when they become available.
Vessel Traffic Service training
VTS training is conducted by a network of accredited training organisations. Each accredited training organisation publishes its own course schedule and entry requirements and course fees may vary.
Course dates provided by accredited training organisations will appear here.