Continuing Education & Professional Development

Building on the success of our full-time programs, IYRS has teamed up with leaders in the marine industry and experienced instructors to provide time-efficient continuing education courses in modern marine and restoration craftsmanship. The curriculum is designed for maritime service professionals, boat yard employees and marine enthusiasts. Several of the marine systems courses have been developed in partnership with the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) and upon completion, students can sit for the relevant ABYC certification exam.

The IYRS course offerings include comprehensive courses in marine systems, boatbuilding, and marine applications. Each course is hands-on. Students learn by doing and when a course is completed, an IYRS Certificate is awarded attesting to the student’s proficiency.

You can register on-line for any of our courses. Or contact Jay Picotte by phone at (401)848-5777, ext. 222 or by email at jpicotte@iyrs.org.

*2012 course schedule is under development. Please check back with us, or contact Jay Picotte with questions.

Course Locations

Restoration Hall – 449 Thames St. Newport, RI 02840
Bristol Facility – 253 Franklin St. Bristol, RI 02809
Museum of Yachting – Fort Adams State Park Newport, RI 02840

Terms & Conditions

Upon receiving full payment, IYRS will send you a receipt that will serve as confirmation of registration. Registration will be taken up to 7 days prior to the start date of each course. Anyone wishing to register for a course within 7 days of the start date will be placed on a waiting list in the event of a cancellation. There is a $35 processing fee if you withdraw any time up to 7 days prior to the course. After that, we cannot refund money. IYRS reserves the right to cancel a course at any time due to lack of enrollment or unforeseen circumstances and give a full refund. Current IYRS and Museum of Yachting members, IYRS students and alumni are entitled to a discount on most classes.