Marine Electrical Courses Online

MECO Training provide internationally recognised Marine Electrical Training & Certification for technicians, operators and boat owners.

Marine Electricians Course Online

Boat & Yacht Electrical

Level 1

Online Electrical course Ideal for anyone wishing to become a Marine Electrical Technician from scratch, or hands-on boat owners simply wanting to build a detailed and compliant understanding of their on-board electrics. 

During the course, you will learn from the basics of 'electricity’, right through how onboard systems actually produce, store, and distribute power safely and in line with all relevant standards: including cable sizing, circuit protection, switching, distribution, battery charging, engine starting, gauges, and more.

Course Summary

  • Title: Boat & Yacht Electrical Level 1
  • Pre-course requirement: None
  • Format: Self-paced online
  • Active Study Time: 12 hours
  • Time limits: None. Lifetime Access
  • Accreditation: Industry-recognised worldwide
  • Standards: NMEA, ABYC, ISO, RCR, IEC
  • Exam Certification: MET 1 (included)
  • Tax: Included
  • Graded exams: Included

Enrol for £125

Marine Electrical course | Intermediate

Boat & Yacht Electrical

Level 1 & 2

Work confidently with complex electrical systems on ocean-going yachts and self-sufficient vessels. Ideal for trainee marine electricians and operators of vessels with more complex electrical systems. Each subject is clearly explained, covering systems you’ll encounter in the real world. Upon completion, you’ll be qualified for MECO MET Level 2, enabling you to work in the Marine Electrical Field and gain practical experience.

Course Summary

  • Title: Boat & Yacht Electrical Level 1 & 2
  • Pre-course requirement: None
  • Format: Self-paced online
  • Active Study Time: 24 hours
  • Time limits: None
  • Accreditation: Industry recognised
  • Standards: NMEA, ABYC, ISO, RCD, RCR, IEC
  • Exam Certification: MET 1 & 2
  • Tax: Included
  • Graded results: Included

Enrol for £195


Boat Electronics Course Advanced Online

MECO MET 3

Masterclass

Industry-leading ‘entry to expert’ pathway to becoming a certified Marine Electrical & Electronics Technician. MET 3 guides you from basic electrical concepts to a detailed professional understanding of marine electronic systems and data networks. It covers navigation systems, sensors, CAN BUS and NMEA data networks, integration, and advanced fault-finding, with full instructor support.

Course Summary

  • Title: MET 3 Masterclass
  • Pre-course requirement: None
  • Format: Self-paced online
  • Active Study Time: 48 Hours
  • Time limits: None
  • Accreditation: Industry recognised
  • Standards: NMEA, ABYC, ISO, RCD, RCR, IEC
  • Exam Certification: MET 3
  • Tax: Included
  • Graded results: Included

Enrol for £399

Why Choose MECO?

Course Features

Develop your Marine Electrical knowledge to a professional intermediate level or push this all the way to advanced electronics technician level. Upon completion you will be able to work compliantly within the established industry standards anywhere in the world. All MECO courses follow the ISO, ABYC & IEC standards, of which are in turn referenced globally.

  • No previous experience is required
  • Fully online & self paced
  • Instructor support during and after your course

Popular with technicians, boat builders, boat owners, and commercial yacht crew the full range of MECO courses enables anyone to learn how to:

  • Find & fix faults within a boat & yacht electrical system
  • Fully understand how power is routed and stored on board
  • Install new electrical and electronics equipment
  • Evaluate the safety of existing wiring and key systems
  • Fully understand the finer points of the Marine electrical and electronics systems

Formal at-home proctored exams leading to MET Certification are included at no extra cost for those who require them.

Upon completion of each level you will receive:

  • Course Completion Certification. If the course is for personal use only then the downloadable course completion certificate may be all that's required. For anyone wishing to use the qualification commercially the MET card will be required (see below).
  • Marine Electrical Technician (MET) Card. For any learners wishing to use this qualification commercially, or those preferring a more formal qualification, access to the online MECO MET exam is available, and upon successful completion will achieve their MECO Marine Electrical Technician Card. This is industry recognised around the world. The 'MET' Exams are available for each level upon completion extra no cost.


Excellent, Informative, straight forward teaching approach, with no nonsense methods. Highly recommended.


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MECO MET 1 Course £125