Leadership and Teamwork(LTW) Course
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One of the most comprehensive and accessible fully-online Leadership and Teamwork courses available, aligned with IMO & Transport Canada guidelines and suitable for learners worldwide. This course equips seafarers at the operational level with essential non-technical skills in human factors—focusing on leadership, teamwork, and resource management. It is vital for ensuring safe ship operations and the effective care of crew and passengers through the development of strong interpersonal and organizational abilities.
COMING SOON
Course Information
This course is for:
For Officer/Engineer seeking a Leadership & Teamwork Training certificate.
Course Qualification:
This course meets the requirements of Tables A-II/1, A-III/1, and A-III/6 of the STCW Convention for the application of leadership and Teamwork.
Prerequisite:
The student must have:
- A CDN Number from Transport Canada*
*For Transport Canada Certification.
Regulations, Code, Convention Addressed:
- International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended,
- International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) 1974, as amended
- International Safety Management (ISM) Code
- International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) 73/78
- MSC Circular 1014on Guidelines on Fatigue Mitigation and Management
- Resolution A.1047 (27) on Principles of Minimum Safe Manning
Learning Objectives:
- Develop non-technical human factor skills essential for safe ship operations and crew well-being
- Apply leadership and teamworking principles in real-life operational scenarios
- Understand and apply the competencies required under STCW Tables A-II/1 and A-III/1
- Learn how to demonstrate working knowledge of shipboard personnel management and onboard training procedures
- Learn to identify and interpret key international maritime conventions, recommendations, and national legislation
- Apply task and workload management strategies to ensure safe and efficient operations
- Learn to utilize resource management techniques to enhance teamwork, communication, and coordination
- Learn to employ structured decision-making methods in routine and emergency situations
Course Structure:
The Leadership and Teamwork (LTW) course consists of:
- 8 Chapters,
- Confirmation questions after each chapter,
- Course Manual,
- Homework and activities, and
- A Final Course Assessment.
Assessment:
There are multi-choice questions to complete at the end of each chapter and a final assessment. The passing mark is 70%. The Final Assessment is fully online and no need to attend any classroom. A Proctor will be assigned to you to monitor you during your Final Assessment. You will need a computer(not a tablet or Chromebook) with a webcam and an ok internet speed for your Final Assessment. If for any reason you do not pass with a mark of at least 70% of your Final Assessment there is a fee a 75$ + applicable taxes to re-attempt the Final Assessment.
Final Assessment Equipment Requirements
- Device: A desktop computer or laptop is necessary with a Webcam and microphone. The Final Assessment is not compatible with tablets, cell phones, or Chromebooks.
- Operating System: Windows 10 or later, Mac OS X 11 or later
- Web Browser: Google Chrome v39 or later or Mozilla Firefox v34 or later
- Internet Connection: 3 Mbps or better for upload and download speed
- Hardware: 8GB or more of RAM, Microphone and speakers, Webcam
Length:
Approximately 24.5 hours.
You can enter and exit this course as often as you need.
Delivery:
The course is 100% online and no requirement to attend a test in a classroom.
Student Verification Requirements:
As required by Transport Canada, DNV, and the CPD Group, students must complete a simple online verification form accessible from within the course. This includes submitting a scanned copy of an official government-issued photo ID, such as a passport or driver’s license.
Training Certification:
The LTW course is fully approved and is internationally recognized as laid down in tables A-II/1, A-III/1 and A-III/6 of the STCW Convention and Code.
Certificate:
A hardcopy will be posted to your address free of charge.
Online Course Subjects:
A course meeting with all the requirements.
- SOLAS Convention
- STCW Convention & Code
- ISPS Code
- ISM Code
- Shipboard personnel management
- Workload management
- Effective resource management
- Decision-making techniques
- SOPs
- Shipboard training
- Time and resource constraints
- Effective communication
- Situation awareness
- And the list can continue……..
- Download the Official Course Syllabus HERE
Revision : 0, 2025
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