Marine Electrical Courses Online
Develop your marine electrical knowledge online with ABYC, ISO, NMEA and IEC lead training programs from MECO Training and achieve recognised professional Marine Electrical Technician (MET) certification up to MET 4.
Great Starter
Ideal for: Owners, skippers, crew & new trainee technicians. No prior knowledge or experience required. MET 1 is a great starting point.
MET 1 Course:
£149 / $199
Most Popular
Ideal for: Trainee technicians and working electricians entering the marine sector. Serious hands-on boat owners with complex electrical systems.
MET 1 & 2 Package:
£295 / $399
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Gold Standard
Ideal for: Aspiring trainees and working marine electrical technicians. Hands-on boat owners with advanced onboard electronics. No prior skills required.
MET 1, 2, & 3 Package:
£549 / $739
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✓ Prevent, find, and fix faults confidently
✓ Install new equipment to international standards
✓ Achieve recognised certification
Our Ethos
Breaking Barriers - MECO is a fully inclusive training provider
We believe that everyone, regardless of education level or previous experience, should be able to access training to develop a top-notch marine electrical and electronics skillset; be that for personal or professional use.
No previous experience required
Most of our learners start off with zero previous experience in this field— many are now successful marine electricians. Any prior knowledge or experience in the field is a bonus. Human support is provided, and we can help with any relevant wider skills if required.
Professional and Leisure
We also have a high proportion of boat owners, skippers, and yacht crew, developing skills to work on their own vessels.
Following all the standards
MECO courses are created strictly in line with the latest standards from: ISO, ABYC, IEC, and NMEA - which are in turn used as the basis for Marine wiring regulations internationally.
We provide:
✓ Unlimited access - no time limit
✓ 30-day refund option - if the course is not for you
✓ Instructor support every step - from a person
✓ Experience - Established 2016 now with 2367 Learners worldwide
Which course is right for me?
Boat Electrics MET 1
MET 1 is ideal for boat owners, skippers and crew, or trainee marine electricians who just need to get started. The course covers in great detail the basic electrical distribution and charging system, but is limited to 'standard option' electrical equipment. All training is in line with relevant standards from around the world.
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Marine Electrical MET 1 & 2
The MET 2 course package includes the MET 1 so you get the same beginner-friendly level and the essential basics nailed down first. The MET 2 section then takes learners much deeper into more complex electrical systems, and in addition expands upon the subjects covered from the MET 1 to a higher more nuanced level. If you want to get into the industry this is a good place to start.
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Marine Electronics MET 1, 2, & 3
The MET 3 Masterclass Package includes the MET 1, 2 & 3 and takes learners step by step through the finer points of both the marine electrical and electronics systems including NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000, and NMEA OneNet - and much more. This has been referred to by experienced marine electronics technicians as 'the most detailed yet easy-to-follow marine electronics resource'. Learners who have completed the MET 3 course and passed the exams (included) with a pass mark above 90% will be invited to enrol in the MET 4 MALIBAS - course the highest level in Marine Electrical and Electronics available
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Standards & Accreditations
MECO MET 1 & 2 courses are created inline with ABYC Marine Electrical Standards ABYC - E11 and MECO MET 4 is inline with ABYC - E13
The American Boat and Yacht Council is a United States–based non-profit organisation that develops numerous marine related safety standards. ABYC standards form the foundations for many others around the world. MECO Training is a member of the ABYC
MECO MET 1 & 2 Courses are inline with (BS EN) ISO 13297 + Amendment 1:2022 (small-craft DC & AC electrical systems)
MECO MET 4 is inline with (BS EN) ISO 23625:2025 (lithium-ion battery installations),
ISO stands for the International Organization for Standardization, which is an independent, organization that develops and publishes international standards.
MECO MET 2 course is inline with IEC 60092-507:2014 for vessels with three phase AC and for vessels over 24m, note IEC standards take over from ABYC and ISO in these cases.
IEC stands for the International Electrotechnical Commission and is one of the world’s leading organisations for the preparation and publication of international electrical standards.
MECO MET 3 is inline with NMEA 0400 standard for installation of Marine Electronics and NMEA 2000 networks.
NMEA stands for the National Marine Electronics Association, it is a worldwide industry leading trade organisation revolving around marine electronics interface standards. MECO Training is a member of the NMEA
Alongside our alignment with international standards mentioned above, MECO Training is also a CPD-accredited and independently audited training provider. Every course is externally reviewed to confirm the accuracy of the content, quality of instruction, fairness of assessment, and overall educational integrity — giving you verified, professional-level training you can rely on anywhere in the world.
With MECO you can learn from all the standards, drawing comparisons and appreciating the subtle differences too. It is also common for vessels to fall under more than one standard, for example a 3 phase electrical shore power connection on a vessel under 24m, with reworked electronics will fall under at least 3 different electrical and electronics standards from different organisations.
