100% Online — Open to all
A beginner-friendly online course designed for anyone who loves whales, dolphins, and the ocean. Learn how to protect marine life, advocate for responsible tourism, and join a global community of ocean supporters.
Explore Our Marine Guide Training Pathway
Explore Our Marine Guide Training Pathway
Learn at your own pace — from ocean ambassador to professional marine guide and beyond.
Whether you’re starting with curiosity about whales or building a rewarding career in marine wildlife tourism, Marine Guide Training offers a clear, globally recognised pathway from beginner to expert. Every level supports responsible wildlife interactions and ocean stewardship.
🌊 Your Marine Guide Career Pathway
Marine Guide Training (MGT) provides a globally recognised, step-by-step development pathway for people who want to work with marine wildlife, support conservation tourism, or become professional instructors.
Whether you're just starting your journey or ready to train the next generation, our 6-level system will take you there.
🌊 Level 1 – Certified Whale Champion
🐬 Level 2 – Certified Marine Guide
100% Online — Build core guiding skills
This course deepens your marine knowledge and practical guiding skills, preparing you for professional marine tourism roles. Learn from expert trainers and earn a globally recognised certificate.
🚤 Level 3 – Certified Field Guide (CFG)
WCA Training Facility — On-water experience
An immersive, hands-on training course where you guide real guests, refine communication skills, and gain sea time experience under expert supervision.
📈 Level 4 – Certified Senior Marine Guide
Advanced online learning — Leadership focus
Designed for experienced guides who want to step up into leadership, advanced storytelling, and deeper conservation interpretation roles.
🎓 Level 5 – Certified Guide Trainer
Train others
Learn how to mentor and teach new guides, and support the next generation of marine professionals.
🌍 Level 6 – Course Director
Lead and create
Become a certified training leader, build programmes, or grow your own training facility anywhere in the world.
A Pathway Built for Impact and Real-World Skills
Marine Guide Training is designed to support lifelong learning and meaningful impact for both conservation and career development. From beginner whale champions to professional leaders, our pathway combines online flexibility with hands-on experience where appropriate
Learn at Your Pace, From Anywhere in the World
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Online levels are self-paced and flexible
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Practical courses offer immersive, real-world learning
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Graduates join a global network of marine educators and professionals
Ready to Begin Your Training?
No matter where you are on your learning journey, there’s a place for you here. Start with Level 1 and build towards advanced guiding, leadership, or training roles.
