STAR Center Course Schedule

STAR Center Course Schedule - Updated 31 December, 2025

General Courses (Deck and Engine)

Deck Courses

Medical Courses

Radar Courses

Fully Online Courses

Deck Management Level Upgrade Courses

Engine Courses

Engine Management Level Upgrade Courses

MSC Courses

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General Courses (Deck and Engine)

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TECH program (Open to all)

OICEW program (Open to all)

Course Name	USCG Ref	Duration	JAN '26	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	JUL	AUG	Tuition Fee
Advanced Fire Fighting Click here for course note	STRCTR-125	5 days									$1,299
Advanced Fire Fighting Refresher Click here for course note	STRCTR-697	2 days			Mar 2 Starts at 1300						$605
Basic Training Click here for course note	STRCTR-65	5 days			Mar 2						$1,275
Basic Training Refresher Click here for course note	STRCTR-68	3 days			Mar 4						$975
Basic Training and Advanced Fire Fighting Revalidation Click here for course note	STRCTR-718 STRCTR-777	2 days	Jan 5, 26	Feb 9, 23	Mar 9, 23	Apr 6, 27	May 4, 18	Jun 8, 22	Jul 9, 27	Aug 17, 31	$750/$445 (2-days = $1,195)
Chemical Tanker Safety (PD)	N/A	5 days		Feb 9							$1,350
Combined Basic and Advanced IGF Code Operations Click here for course note	STRCTR-807	5 days				Apr 20 ONLINE				Aug 24 ONLINE	$2,100
Combined Basic and Advanced IGF Code Operations Simulator Click here for course note	STRCTR-1015	5 days			Mar 9				Jul 6		$3,000
Confined Space Entry Click here for course note	N/A	3 days			Mar 25		May 20 New!				$1,175
ECDIS	STRCTR-179	5 days				Apr 6				Aug 24	$1,600
Electronic Navigation and Watchkeeping Refresher (ECDIS, Radar, ARPA Refresher) Click here for course note	N/A	3 days	Jan 21					Jun 10			$975
Fast Rescue Boat Click here for course note	STRCTR-193	3 days	Jan 20 CANX	Feb 3 New!	Mar 17		May 12	Jun 2			$1,850
GMDSS	STRCTR-210	10 days				Apr 13					$2,295
LNG Tankerman PIC	STRCTR-508	8 days		Feb 11					Jul 15		$4,500
LNG Simulator Click here for course note	STRCTR-256	5 days		Feb 23					Jul 27		$3,650
Leadership and Managerial Skills	STRCTR-751	5 days	Jan 19	Feb 2 CANX	Mar 9 ONLINE - Date Change!	Apr 20	May 18		Jul 6 ONLINE		$1,995
Proficiency in Survival Craft (Lifeboat) REFRESHER Click here for course note	STRCTR-749	1 day			Mar 7						$650
Proficiency in Survival Craft (Lifeboat) Click here for course note	STRCTR-372	4 days					May 26		Jul 7		$1,425
Safety Officer Seminar	N/A	2 days		Feb 4 ONLINE				Jun 24 New!			$915
Tankship PIC DL / Tank Vessel PIC - Classroom	STRCTR-501	5 days		Feb 16 ONLINE				Jun 1 ONLINE			$1,400
Tankship PIC DL / Tank Vessel PIC - Simulator	STRCTR-503	10 days	Jan 19		Mar 16		May 11	Jun 15	Jul 20		$7,400
Train The Trainer	STRCTR-597	5 days			Mar 9					Aug 10	$1,925
Vessel and Company Security Officer	STRCTR-572	3 days	Jan 7				May 6			Aug 19 ONLINE	$1,195
Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD)	STRCTR-747	2 days									$470

Deck Courses

Course Name	USCG Ref	Duration	JAN '26	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	JUL	AUG	Tuition Fee
Advanced BRM	STRCTR-12	5 days		Feb 9 Date Change			May 11 (PM Class)			Aug 31	$6,090
Advanced Shiphandling for Masters / SDOs Click here for course note	N/A	5 days		Feb 23			May 11		Jul 13		$9,135
Advanced Shiphandling and Watchkeeping for 3rd Mates Click here for course note	STRCTR-23	10 days	Jan 26 (Wk 1 PM)		Mar 2 (PM Class)	Apr 27		Jun 8 (PM Class)	Jul 13 (PM Class)	Aug 24	$9,387
Advanced and Emergency Shiphandling for 1st Class Pilots Great Lakes	N/A	5 days	Jan 26								$6,090
Basic Meteorology (OICNW)	STRCTR-316	5 days		Feb 2							$1,350
Basic Celestial Navigation (OICNW)	STRCTR-114	10 days	Jan 19								$3,750
Dynamic Positioning INDUCTION (Basic) Click here for course note	N/A	5 days	Jan 5		Mar 9		May 4		Jul 13		$2,450
Dynamic Positioning SIMULATOR (Advanced) Click here for course note	N/A	5 days	Jan 19			Apr 20				Aug 17	$2,450
Dynamic Positioning REVALIDATION / REFRESHER and Competency Assessment Click here for course note	N/A	5 days		Feb 9		Apr 6		Jun 8		Aug 3	$1,995
High Risk & Emergency Shiphandling for Masters Click here for course note	N/A	5 days			Mar 23				Jul 27 (PM Class)		$9,135
Navigational Watchstanding Skills Standardization Assessment	N/A	5 days	Jan 26		Mar 23		May 18		Jul 13		$7,040
TOAR (Towing Officer Assessment Record) Click here for course note	N/A	5 days		Feb 2						Aug 3	$7,040
ASD Tug Operations	N/A	5 days									$7,040

Medical Courses

Course Name	USCG Ref	Duration	JAN '26	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	JUL	AUG	Tuition Fee
Elementary First Aid/CPR Click here for course note	STRCTR-197	1 day	Jan 6	Feb 24	Mar 17	Apr 21		Jun 2	Jul 21		$275
Medical Care Provider Click here for course note	STRCTR-310	3 days	Jan 7	Feb 25	Mar 18	Apr 22		Jun 3	Jul 22		$995
Medical Person In Charge Click here for course note	STRCTR-307	5 days	Jan 12		Mar 2, 23	Apr 27		Jun 8	Jul 27		$1,750
DoT Urinalysis Collector Click here for course note	N/A	1 day	Jan 19		Mar 9		May 4	Jun 15		Aug 3	$485
Screening Test Technician (Alco-Mate 7000) Click here for course note	N/A	1/2-day per class	Jan 20		Mar 10		May 5	Jun 16		Aug 4	$260

Radar Courses

Course Name	USCG Ref	Duration	JAN '26	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	AUG	Tuition Fee
Radar Recertification	STRCTR-402	1 day	Jan 12	Mar 2		May 11			$295
ECDIS	STRCTR-179	5 days			Apr 6			Aug 24	$1,600
Electronic Navigation and Watchkeeping Refresher (ECDIS, Radar, ARPA Refresher) Click here for course note	N/A	3 days	Jan 21				Jun 10		$975
ARPA	STRCTR-37	4 days	Jan 13						$995
Radar Recert & ARPA	STRCTR-402 STRCTR-37	5 days	Jan 12						$995
Original Radar Observer Unlimited	STRCTR-399	5 days	Jan 5						$995

FULLY Online Courses

Course Name	USCG Ref	Duration	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	JUL	AUG	Tuition Fee
All courses/exams in this section are FULLY ONLINE Click here for ONLINE course notes
Combined Basic and Advanced IGF Code Operations Click here for course note	STRCTR-807	5 days			Apr 20				Aug 24	$2,100
Tankship PIC Dangerous Liquids	STRCTR-501	5 days	Feb 16				Jun 1			$1,400
LNG Tankerman PIC	STRCTR-508	8 days								$4,500
Leadership and Managerial Skills	STRCTR-751	5 days		Mar 9 Date Change				Jul 6		$1,995
Electrical, Electronics & Control Engineering (Management Level)	STRCTR-176	5 days		Mar 16						$1,850
Vessel Security Officer	STRCTR-572	3 days							Aug 19	$1,195
Safety Officer Seminar	N/A	2 days	Feb 4							$915
Advanced Stability	STRCTR-25	5 days	Feb 23					Jul 27		$1,450
Advanced Cargo	STRCTR-13	5 days	Feb 16					Jul 20		$1,795
Advanced Navigation	STRCTR-19	5 days	Feb 9						Aug 24	$1,675
Marine Propulsion Plants	STRCTR-272	5 days				May 18				$2,495
Management of Medical Care	STRCTR-788	1 day	Feb 25			May 6			Aug 19	$300

Universal Refrigeration New!

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STAR Center does not provide any material to study for the EPA 608 testing. There are many online sources available. Here are a few:

$235

Deck Management Level Upgrade Courses

Course Name	USCG Ref	Duration	JAN '26	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	JUL	AUG	Tuition Fee
IAW 46CFR 11.305 and 11.307 and NVIC 10-14. If sea service or training towards management level (Chief Mate/Master) upgrade started ON OR AFTER 24 March 2014 you must adhere to this new program of training. Completion of both required and optional courses listed below will include all Task Assessments required by NVIC 10-14 , providing ECDIS, GMDSS and ARPA have been previously completed. By completing the series, no expiration limitation will be placed on your STCW credential. Note that upgrade course certificates expire after 5 years.
Upgrade: Shiphandling at the Management Level - includes Search and Rescue after 6/1/2021	STRCTR-22	10 days	Jan 5	Feb 9 Wk 2 PM	Mar 2	Apr 6, 20	May 4	Jun 1, 15	Jul 20	Aug 10	$11,267
Upgrade: Advanced Meteorology	STRCTR-18	5 days	Jan 5 Date Change	Feb 23	Mar 16	Apr 27			Jul 20 New!		$1,325
Advanced Stability	STRCTR-25	5 days	Jan 12	Feb 23 (ONLINE)	Mar 9		May 4		Jul 27 (ONLINE)		$1,450
Management of Medical Care	STRCTR-788	1 day		Feb 25 (ONLINE)			May 6 (Classroom @ 1300 and ONLINE @ 0800)			Aug 19 (Classroom @ 1300 and ONLINE @ 0800)	$300
Leadership and Managerial Skills	STRCTR-751	5 days	Jan 19	Feb 2 CANX	Mar 9 ONLINE - Date Change	Apr 20	May 18				$1,995
Advanced Cargo	STRCTR-13	5 days	Jan 5	Feb 16 (ONLINE)		Apr 13	May 11		Jul 20 (ONLINE)		$1,795
Marine Propulsion Plants	STRCTR-272	5 days	Jan 26	Feb 16	Mar 23		May 18 (ONLINE)		Jul 6		$2,495
Advanced Celestial Navigation	STRCTR-110	5 days		Feb 2		Apr 20		Jun 22			$1,675
Advanced Navigation	STRCTR-19	5 days		Feb 9 (ONLINE)		Apr 6	May 18		Jul 6	Aug 24 (ONLINE)	$1,675
NOTE: 8 management level classes booked simultaneously (excluding Celestial Navigation), 25% discount applied. 5 courses booked simultaneously, 10% discount applied. Discount to $16,726 will apply on 7th or 8th course booked.

Engine Courses

Course Name	USCG Ref	Duration	JAN '26	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	JUL	AUG	Tuition Fee
Electrical and Instrumentation Troubleshooting (PD)New!	N/A	5 days	Jan 12			Apr 6			Jul 20		$2,450
Control Systems Troubleshooting PD New!	N/A	5 days	Jan 19			Apr 13			Jul 27		$2,650
Diesel Endorsement (Crossover)	STRCTR-158	4 weeks		Feb 2							$12,995
Engine Room Resource Management (Simulator)	STRCTR-187	5 days	Jan 5								$3,520
Engine Operations Training and Assessment Program New!		5 days	Jan 26				May 11			Aug 24	$7,040
Gas Turbine Endorsement (Crossover) Click here for course note	STRCTR-208	2 weeks									$6,500
Marine High Voltage Safety (Simulator)	STRCTR-219	5 days		Feb 9			May 11			Aug 10	$3,400
Hydraulics / Pneumatics Click here for course note	N/A	5 days						Jun 1			$3,350
Machine Shop 1 (Professional Development) New! Click here for course note	N/A	5 days		Feb 23				Jun 8			$2,750
Machine Shop 2 (Professional Development) New! Click here for course note	N/A	5 days			Mar 2			Jun 15			$2,750
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)	N/A	5 days	Jan 26				May 4			Aug 3	$3,600
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Click here for course note	N/A	5 days	Jan 5			Apr 6		Jun 22			$3,400
Steam Endorsement (Crossover)	STRCTR-477	4 weeks	Jan 12								$12,995
Welding and Metallurgy Skills and Practices 1 (Professional Development)New! Click here for course note	N/A	5 days		Feb 2		Apr 20					$3,750
Welding and Metallurgy Skills and Practices 2 (Professional Development)New! Click here for course note	N/A	5 days		Feb 9		Apr 27					$3,750

Engine Management Level Upgrade Courses

Course Name	USCG Ref	Duration	JAN '26	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUL	Tuition Fee
IAW NEW 46 CFR 11.325 and 11.327 and NVIC 15-14 If sea service or training towards management level (1A/E - Chief Eng.) upgrade started ON OR AFTER 24 March 2014 you must adhere to this new program of training. Completion of both required and optional courses listed below will include all Task Assessments required by NVIC 15-14. By completing the series, no expiration limitation will be placed on your STCW credential. CLICK HERE for full details Note that upgrade course certificates expire after 5 years.
Leadership and Managerial Skills	STRCTR-751	5 days	Jan 19	Feb 2 CANX	Mar 9 (ONLINE) Date Change	Apr 20	May 18	Jul 6 (ONLINE)	$1,995
Engine Room Resource Management Click here for course note	STRCTR-187	5 days	Jan 5						$3,520
Upgrade: Electrical, Electronics and Control Engineering (Management Level) (MEECE) Click here for course note	STRCTR-176	5 days	Jan 12		Mar 16 (ONLINE) Date Change		May 4	Jul 13 (ONLINE)	$1,850
STCW Upgrade Task Assessments - GENERAL ENGINEERING Click here for course note	STRCTR-833	5 days	Jan 26		Mar 2	Apr 27		Jul 20	$2,150
STCW Upgrade Task Assessments - STEAM ASSESSMENTS Click here for course note	STRCTR-833	5 days							$2,150
NOTE: 3 engine management level upgrade courses booked simultaneously: (L&M; MEECE (1 Wk); Generals - 15% discount applied to individual rate of $5,995 = $5,095).

MSC Courses

Course Name	USCG Ref	Duration	JAN '26	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	JUL	AUG	Tuition Fee
CORE-4 courses required for initial MSC employment:
Basic CBR Defense	N/A	1 day with MEPs	Jan 28			Apr 15		Jun 17		Aug 14	$570
Shipboard Damage Control Click here for course note	N/A	1 day	Jan 30			Apr 14		Jun 16		Aug 12	$920
Helicopter Fire Fighting (for vessels with Helo Deck) Click here for course note	N/A6	1 day	Jan 29			Apr 13		Jun 15		Aug 13	$650
Marine Environmental Programs	N/A	1 day (with CBR Defense)	Jan 28			Apr 15		Jun 17		Aug 14	$140
The courses below are only required as assigned duties require:
MSC ATO Level II Click here for course note	N/A	5 days	Jan 12 Date Change!		Mar 23		May 4			Aug 10	$1,850
MSC CBRD Officer Click here for course note	N/A	5 days	Jan 19 Date Change!		Mar 16	Apr 27				Aug 17	$3,575
MSC Readiness Refresher Click here for course note	N/A	2 days		Feb 17	Mar 12		May 11 Date Change!		Jul 29		$1,710
MSC Security Watchstander BASIC Click here for course note	N/A	1 day	Jan 26		Mar 2	Apr 20			Jul 13		$635
MSC Security Watchstander ADVANCED Click here for course note	N/A	1 day	Jan 9, 23, 27	Feb 6, 13, 27	Mar 3, 13, 27	Apr 10, 17, 21 May 1	May 8, 22	Jun 5, 12, 26	Jul 10, 14, 24	Aug 7, 21, 28 Sep 4	$715
MSC Ship Reaction Force Click here for course note	N/A	3 days	Jan 28		Mar 4	Apr 22	May 13		Jul 15		$2,725
* MSC requires Security Watchstander Advanced training in order to be issued a Small Arms certificate. * Click here for details.
MSC Small Arms (Initial and Sustainment Qualification) Click here for course note	N/A	4 days Beretta M9 Pistol and Springfield M14 rifle	Jan 5, 19	Feb 2, 23	Mar 9	Apr 6, 27	May 4	Jun 1, 22	Jul 6		$2,550
MSC Small Arms (Initial and Sustainment Qualification) Click here for course note	N/A	4 days New! Sig Sauer M18 Pistol and Colt M4 rifle	Jan 5 Canceled! Awaiting MSC guidance	Feb 9	Mar 23	Apr 13	May 18	Jun 8	Jul 20	Aug 3, 17, 24, 31	$2,550