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Continued Professional Development (CPD)

Improve your skills and knowledge with our CPD resources

Gaining a qualification is just the start of your instructing journey. By continuing to build knowledge and develop your skills with the help of CPD, you will ensure you maintain the highest standards and deliver the very best sessions.

The resources below are aimed at anyone teaching within any of the RYA’s training schemes, both in a voluntary or commercial capacity.

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Instructor resources

Access our selection of digital resources to help improve your session delivery

Improve your instructing

Gain confidence and become a better instructor with our helpful tips and resources

Teaching ideas

Pick up some ideas to help teach difficult topics and to keep your sessions fresh and engaging

Digital First

Teaching navigation? Make the most of the resources available to help you.

eNav Resources

eLearning

Online chart plotting course

Teaching in the classroom

Even if you aren't planning to become a shorebased instructor, this free module will provide some valuable tips for making the most of your theory sessions.

Youth sailing course

Safe and fun safeguarding course

A short course aimed at dinghy and windsurfing instructors and anyone involved in working with children or vulnerable adults at RYA clubs and training centres.

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Online courses

Our online courses open up a world of possibility. Simple to access and easy to use, all you need is access to the internet. Learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere.

Instructor courses and revalidations

Find out more about upcoming instructor courses, revalidations and regional training opportunities.

Find out more

RYA Training Support Facebook

Follow and like us on Facebook to stay up to date with all the latest #RYATraining news

Regional Instructor & Race Coach Courses & CPD

Join your local training day and develop your skills

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Upcoming events

Whether it's inspiration, personal and skill development or gaining the next qualification, the RYA run a variety of courses and events. Find out what's coming up near you...