Become a Certified Marine Technician at IYRS

At IYRS, we empower you to build a successful life and meet your full potential. Our programs are designed to give you the hands-on training, industry connections, and confidence you need to create the career you want.

Our ACCSC-accredited 6-month Marine Systems program will equip you to turn your passion for boating into a rewarding, in-demand career. Learn the theory and technologies of both stand-alone and fully-integrated boat systems as you prepare to install, repair, and troubleshoot everything from diesel and outboard engines to electrical systems.

Students will build working simulation panels that mirror the systems of a power boat and earn valuable American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC), National Marine Electronic Association (NMEA), and Yamaha certifications as part of the program.

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Build Your Success at IYRS Where Passion Meets Expertise

If you enjoy working with your hands, learning in teams, and watching your effort and commitment come to life through your work, IYRS School of Technology & Trades may be a good fit for your educational journey. Here, you'll have the opportunity to build and restore wooden boats, learn advanced design and fabrication skills, or train to become an in-demand marine technician. We provide a collaborative learning environment where you'll work on industry-relevant projects with mentorship from world-class faculty and have opportunities to make important connections in your field.

At IYRS, we'll help you build the future that's right for you.

Marine Systems

Become a Certified Marine & Diesel Technician. This program can be completed in just six months and will prepare you to join the marine industry as a systems technician. You'll work with expert faculty to learn theory and technologies in a variety of boat systems and the inner workings of power and sailboats. Through this program you will also take the following certification exams:

Through this program, you will also take the following certification exams:

ABYC Marine Electrical Certification
ABYC Marine Systems Certification
ABYC Diesel Engine Certification
NMEA Basic Marine Electronics Installer
Basic NMEA 2000 Installer
Yamaha Introduction to Outboard Systems

The Student Experience & Outcomes

Experience Learning That Prepares You for Success

We provide a hands-on, student-centered approach to education that creates an immersive and fun learning environment that is different from the traditional academic setting. Learn how to enroll—Get started now

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Immersive Learning

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Accredited Programs

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Marine Trade and Advanced Technology Offerings

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Career Readiness

A Unique Learning Experience in the Heart of Newport

Our prime location in beautiful Newport, Rhode Island, offers a unique culture and history ready for you to explore. By attending IYRS, you have access to our state-of-the-art shops, labs, and classrooms designed for hands-on learning and innovation. You'll work in teams with your peers and expert faculty to learn from not only your practical work but from the diverse experiences each member of our campus brings to our vibrant IYRS community.

Three Harbor-Front Acres and One Working Marina

We're located in the heart of Newport, Rhode Island, with 945 linear feet of dock space and 600 linear feet of waterfront for you to enjoy. IYRS has Newport business district's only nonprofit working waterfront.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

We have 39,000 square feet of academic space—that's about 80% of the size of a football field worth of shops and lab space. You'll learn in spaces designed to mimic a professional environment, providing you a seamless transition from learning to working.

Learn by Doing

If you enjoy working with your hands and have a desire to create and build, we encourage you to apply. You’ll complete team-based projects guided by experienced faculty, and each day you come to class, you’ll get to dig your hands into your work.

Experience a Premier Trade Education

IYRS was named one of the Best Maker Schools in the world (Newsweek, 2021). Through our rigorous programs, we promote ingenuity and excellence. Our students learn by doing and graduate with in-demand and valuable skills they can use to make their future goals a reality. We have a well-developed learning space with state-of-the-art technology and world-class faculty who guide our community of learning.

An Affordable Foundation for Your Future

At IYRS, we want our premier technology and trade education to be accessible to everyone interested in working within the marine trades. If at any point you have questions or need guidance through the financial aid process, our dedicated Admissions Team is here to support you.

On average79%of IYRS students receive financial assistance ('17-'22).

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