Online nautical courses at your own pace with live tutorials and unlimited access.
Study from wherever you want and whenever you want with our online courses with unlimited streaming tutorials until you pass. exam.
Create your own study plan and progress at your own pace: you decide when you start and when you finish.
Every week you will be able to connect to the live tutorials to resolve any doubts with the instructor. And if you can't connect, no problem: the recording will be available the next day, with all the necessary explanations so that you don't have any doubts.
What is the best way to take the online course at my own pace?
With our online modality at your own pace you can study whenever and wherever you want, but if you want to get the most out of it and pass without complications, we recommend this work plan:
Prepare well to study at your own pace.
To get the most out of the online course, it is important to create a good study environment:
– Find a comfortable, quiet and well-lit space, ideal for concentrating without distractions.
– Organize yourself with a flexible but consistent schedule that allows you to progress regularly.
– For those practical exercises, train yourself to work in confined spaces, as The exam is taken at a school desk.
Studying at your own pace gives you freedom, but a good routine and adequate space make the difference.
1 – Go through the syllabus step by step
Start with the first unit and progress at your own pace.
You can study however you like:
– From the web content
– With the Downloadable PDFs in the classroom library.escolaport.com
– With the explanatory videos of each topic
– Or with the printed study guide, if you are more of a paper person
Mix formats however you want and learn in a clear, comfortable and effective way. You decide how, when and at what pace.
2 – Test yourself with self-assessment tests
After each unit, take a test to see how you are doing with the syllabus and know what needs to be reviewed.
The tests have limited time, so you practice as if you were taking the real exam.
You can do them as many times as you want, and since the questions change every time, you don't memorize the answers: you understand what you are learning.
3 – Write down your doubts while you study and send them to the instructor
When you have doubts during the study, write them down and send them before the tutorial through the form of "Questions to the instructor".
This way we can better prepare the tutorial and resolve your doubts clearly during the live session.
4 – Participate in live tutorials
Every week there are streaming sessions with the teaching team. It's time to resolve doubts live, review concepts and learn with practical explanations.
The tutorials are unlimited until you pass. You will be able to ask questions, review and clarify concepts with real examples.
5 – Watch recordings if you can't connect
All tutorials are recorded. If you can't connect live, you can see when you're doing better, as many times as you need.
6 – When you finish all the syllabus, test yourself with real exams
When you have completed all the units, access the virtual classroom library and download them official exams.
Simulate exam day: set a timer, track real time, and answer as if it were the real thing. This will help you identify what you need to review, consolidate your knowledge, and arrive at the exam with confidence.
Remember
Each person learns at their own pace.
The most important thing is to be consistent and take advantage of all the support we offer you.
You decide how to study. We accompany you.
What will I find in the virtual classroom?
On our online learning platform you will find everything you need to prepare with guarantees, in a flexible and supported way. This is what awaits you in the virtual classroom of Escola Port:
Access to the complete digital syllabus
All content structured by units, with clear and summarized texts to facilitate study.
Explanatory video classes
Each topic includes a video class so you can understand the concepts in a visual and didactic way.
PDF notes and downloadable materials
From the library, download the notes, outlines and study guide to study from your device or on paper.
Self-assessment tests per unit
After each topic you can test yourself with interactive tests with official questions and automatic correction.
Official exam history
Check out real exams in PDF format, available in the virtual classroom library. Ideal for practicing with official questions and preparing with confidence.
Streaming tutorials every week
Connect live with to answer questions and better prepare for the exam.
Press the "Watch streaming tutorials" button on the designated day and time to easily access them from the virtual classroom.
Tutorial recordings
If you can't attend the live session, you can watch it later, as many times as you want. You'll find them in the "Recorded Classes" tab.
Personalized inquiry channel
Submit your questions through the “Ask your instructor” form and receive a direct response during the tutorial.
Personalized advice and direct attention
In addition to the virtual classroom, you can contact the Escola Port team to resolve any doubts about registration, documentation, medical examination, procedures or any aspect related to the course. We will assist you by phone, email or in person at our Port Olímpic office.
Practices
Remember that to obtain the nautical title, in addition to passing the theoretical exam, you must complete and pass the internships.
Internships at the Olympic Port of Barcelona
Safety and navigation practices, crossings, sailing and radio operator training are the practices that you must complete to obtain your degree.
You can complete the practices before or after the exam.
PNB internships at the Olympic Port of Barcelona
Practices in the Port Olímpic de Barcelona
Yacht Skipper practices at the Port Olímpic of Barcelona
Yacht Captain practices at the Port Olímpic of Barcelona
Frequently asked questions about online courses at your own pace
Right now… As soon as you register, you can immediately start studying. From the moment you sign up, we will give you access to the online course platform and for 24 months you will be able to take advantage of all the content.
If, by video conference, your instructor will be connected for a couple of hours each week to assist you and clarify all your doubts.
Depending on your dedication, you can prepare in a week or take it slower. The important thing is that you will have access to the platform and tutorials until you pass the exam.
Not necessarily, you can do the practical (face-to-face) before, during or after the theoretical training. In many cases it is advisable to do them simultaneously as they will help you consolidate concepts.
All video tutorials are recorded and archived, so if you miss one you can follow it at any time and repeat it as many times as you want.
You can go at your own pace and without rushing. Our courses are designed so that knowledge is incremental. You will start with the basics and move on to the most complex topics, always guided by our instructors.
You must have an updated computer, mobile phone or tablet and an Internet connection. The rest of the teaching material contracted with your course can be collected from the school or requested to be sent to your home.
The exams Official exams are held in Catalonia by the Generalitat. Depending on the title, there can be one every month (PNB-PER) or three a year (PI-CI). They are face-to-face exams and are usually held in a public institute.