Gold Card Training Partnerships

Become a Certified provider

Gold Card Certified Providers

The Gold Card program relies on NASBLA-Certified providers to deliver both approved written courses and exams and on-water skills training and evaluations.

If you are already an approved provider in at least one state, or have interested in becoming a certified gold card course provider, please fill out the form below and we will be in touch with next steps.

Instructor Requirements

Gold Card Instructors MUST:

Have 3+ Years of Experience Training Others
Be patient and good with Kids
Ocean & Lake Captains
Maintain a valid USCG Captains License (50+ Ton preferred)
Pass and maintain a valid NASBLA-approved On-Water Instructor Course Certification
Meet Liability Insurance Requirements

Gold Card Instructors SHOULD:

Own a Boat 18-26 Feet if they want to offer public courses for our small boat programs
Available 7-10 days per month

Apply to Become a Course Provider

Company *

Full Name *

Email *

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Are you a Certified Knowledge Course Provider?

Yes
No
No. I would like to apply.

Do you provide or teach the required written course and exam for your state?

Are you a Certified Knowledge On-Water Skills Provider?

Yes
No
No. I would like to apply.

Do you teach a NASBLA certified course and evaluation for your state?

NASBLA/State Layout Approved