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For two decades, American Digital University (ADU) has been publishing quality courses related to the maritime industry. Its journey began with the realisation that there was a real problem with access in the sector, so it set about addressing this through the creation of more accessible instructional and learning opportunities for students interested in entering the maritime industry.

Together with industry and educational leaders, ADU has worked to redefine maritime learning and training by transforming brick-and-mortar classes into effective web-based channels. In India, through a government sponsored programme, ADU has become the de facto online training provider for the national maritime community and works extensively with the regional Work Force Development Boards to provide skill-based training.

ADU also specialises in e-learning consultancy and e-learning content development for various higher education institutions. Alongside its highly successful maritime course, it also publishes courses in mathematics and science.Read the full story of how ADU became industry leaders in maritime education on the Alison Blog.

Free, Online Courses Created by ADU

  • Certificate

    Marine Lubrication Principles and Systems

    3-4 hrs
    Learn about the principles of lubrication and the use of lube oils in marine engines in this free online course.
  • Certificate

    Maritime Equipment for System Maintenance

    1.5-3 hrs
    Learn about oil contamination and the maintenance of equipment used in maritime systems from this free online course.
  • Certificate

    Maritime Principles of a Navigational Watch

    3-4 hrs
    Learn about maritime principles, personnel and the varying conditions of navigational watches in this free course.
  • Diploma

    Diploma in Marine Electrical

    20-30 hrs
    Explore the principles of electricity to see how they affect marine electrical technology in this free online course.
  • Diploma

    Diploma in Cargo Handling and Stowage

    15-20 hrs
    Master the key skills of safe handling and secure cargo stowage on board ships in this free online course.
  • Diploma

    Diploma in Marine Electronics

    20-30 hrs
    This free online course teaches the principles and basic laws of electricity relevant to electronics used at sea.
  • Certificate

    Marine Electronics - Principles of Electricity and Circuit Parameters

    3-4 hrs
    This free online course covers the principles of electricity relevant to electronic components used in shipping.
  • Certificate

    Marine Electronics - Resistance and Batteries

    3-4 hrs
    Learn the principles and basic electrical laws for electronic components in maritime technology from this free course.
  • Certificate

    Marine Electronics - Electric Circuits and Components

    3-4 hrs
    Learn about electric circuits and electric components relevant to maritime electronics in this free online course.
  • Diploma

    Diploma in Prevention of Air Pollution by Ships

    15-20 hrs
    Learn about regulations and methods aimed at preventing air pollution from ships and tankers in this free online course.
  • Certificate

    Electronic Circuits in Maritime Communication Systems

    3-4 hrs
    Learn about the applications of electronic circuits in maritime communication systems from this free online course.
  • Certificate

    Marine Clean Air Act and Inspections

    4-5 hrs
    Learn about the protocols of the U.S. Clean Act Air and its annexes on emissions in this free online course.
  • Certificate

    Marine MARPOL Convention on Air Pollution

    4-5 hrs
    Learn about the protocols of the MARPOL Convention that curbs air pollution caused by ships in this free online course.
  • Certificate

    Introduction to Earth and Nautical Charts

    3-4 hrs
    This free online course defines longitude and latitude coordinates and examines the concept of nautical miles.
  • Certificate

    Beginner Earth Rotation Measurements

    3-4 hrs
    This free online course explores the Earth’s rotation and the methods used to fix positions and find sextant angles.
  • Certificate

    Fundamentals of Charts Usage in Navigation

    3-4 hrs
    The free online course examines charts used in navigation, passage plan preparation and features of the buoyage system.
  • Certificate

    Beginner Ship Construction and Bulkheads

    3-4 hrs
    This free online course explores constructional features of a ship's structure and its stresses and bulkheads.
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