Welcome to the Yacht Broker Institute (YBI)
Your premier online platform for yacht brokerage training
Designed by industry experts, our courses connect aspiring yacht brokers with thriving yacht companies, equipping you with the essential skills to excel in this exciting field.
At YBI, we provide comprehensive training that equips you with the core competencies needed to meet industry standards and ethical guidelines in yacht brokerage. Our highly regarded courses cover essential topics such as sales negotiation, product knowledge, and legal issues, making them a prerequisite for many yacht companies when hiring new brokers.
We proudly support students from around the globe—from Singapore to France to Costa Rica—helping them achieve their Certificate of Achievement in “Fundamentals and Essentials of Yacht Brokerage“, as well as in “Professional Administrative Assistant (PAA)“. While we can’t guarantee job placement, an impressive 75% of our graduates find fulfilling employment in their respective fields.
Embark on Your Yacht Broker Career with YBI Today!
Why Choose YBI?
We empower you to become the trusted professional that yacht companies and brokers seek. Our training fills a critical gap in the industry, ensuring you possess the skills to thrive as a Yacht Broker or Professional Administrative Assistant.
At YBI, we offer personalized support through email and phone communication, ensuring you receive the guidance you need throughout your training.
Master Essential Skills
Build a solid foundation in yacht brokerage to stand out in the field
Navigate Your Path to Success
Gain the insights and strategies needed to thrive in this dynamic industry
Learn from Industry Experts
Benefit from the wisdom and experience of seasoned professionals
Courses
Yacht Broker Course
Dive deep into the yacht brokerage process with step-by-step guidance. Learn how to navigate transactions, from showcasing boats to closing deals and collecting commissions. Understand the roles of various professionals involved in yacht transactions to streamline your workflow and enhance your professionalism.
Professional Administrative Assistant Course
This comprehensive guide is tailored for those looking to support yacht brokers. The “PAA Guide to Yacht Brokerage” covers essential aspects of the brokerage industry, including contracts, transaction management, and effective communication within a yacht brokerage.
FAQ Yacht Broker Course
That depends on how much time you have to dedicate to the course, and how knowledgeable you are about the products and terminology, however we estimate that it will take someone about a month of part time studying to complete this course or approximately 60 hours of study time.
Payments are processed through Authorize.net and you can pay by Visa or Mastercard. You will then have instant access to the course material. We also accept checks made out to YBI LLC, however you will not have access to the site until after the check clears our bank.
Yes, subject to the terms and conditions of use, if you are not satisfied with the course or course material, send us a written notification within the first 7 days of enrollment and your course fee will be refunded (less processing fees).
No, this comprehensive course is designed to give everyone, regardless of their locale, the foundation for them to be able to get started and grow in the yacht brokerage field. We have hade students from as far away as Singapore, France and Costa Rica who have taken the course and received their Certificate of Achievement in the “Fundamentals and Essentials of Yacht Brokerage”.
While we cannot guarantee anyone a job, we do have yacht brokerage companies who are always on the lookout for ethical and properly trained professionals. Remember the same barrier for individuals looking to get into yacht brokerage is the same one experienced by companies looking for new people to join their team – there is no formal training course!
Yes, we are very hands on and are available via e-mail or telephone after the first contact. We welcome questions and suggestions and encourage feedback.
Most yacht brokers, similar to real estate agents, are commission only sales; however, there are some companies and new boat manufacturers that pay a salary or draw with a smaller commission schedule.
In most states, after you have completed this course you will have the foundation to start as a yacht broker immediately.
Yes, (if you are selling vessels over 32′ in length) and you have to be bonded as well. This course contains all of the information needed for you to be able to get your bond and license.
Florida Law requires that a newly licensed salesperson work under a FL licensed yacht broker for 2 years before they can apply for a Broker’s license.
Actually, technically you don’t work for someone else. Similar to real estate, you are an “independent contractor” and as such you set your own hours, schedule and method of working. While we feel it would be advisable to work under an experienced Broker while you cut your teeth on listing and selling some boats, you are not obligated to do so in most states.
Ah, how long is a piece of string? Like most industries, the 20/80 rule applies in yacht brokerage, 20% of the brokers make 80% of the money. It will depend on where you are in the country/world, length of selling season, value of boats typically sold, number of yachts sold. Obviously if you are selling a $10,000,000 yacht where a commission may be as high as $300,000 for the individual salesman, it’s easy to earn some very good money. Brokers who are top of their game earn millions of dollars a year. The sky is truly the limit!
We have had dozens of students through the course, the testimonials on this site are actual quotes from students who have taken the course and yacht brokerage owners who have hired them! Over 75% of students who have successfully completed the course have jobs at a yacht brokerage company! We also have companies that ask us for referrals of new students who have completed the course.
FAQ PAA Course
The yacht brokerage industry is a very specialized segment of the marine industry and the course will allow someone to learn the terms and be familiar with the myriad of forms and documents used in yacht brokerage transactions, thus giving someone a head start in an industry that has take others years to learn.
Just as in yacht brokerage, there is a demand for companies to hire PAA’s that are familiar with the yacht brokerage industry, the methodology of following a yacht brokerage transaction, putting listings into MLS systems, and the general nomenclature and jargon that is part of the yacht brokerage world.
That depends on how much time you have to dedicate to the course and how knowledgeable you are about the products and terminology, however, we estimate that it will take someone about a month of part time studying to complete this course, or approximately 50-60 hours of study time.
Once registered, a student is allowed six months of access to the “Members Only” site with all the course material, as well as reference materials and sample forms.
Payments are processed through Authorize.net and you can pay by Visa or Mastercard. You will then have instant access to the course material.
We also accept checks made out to YBI LLC, however you will not have access to the lessons until after the check clears our bank.
Yes, subject to the terms and conditions of use, if you are not satisfied with the course or course material, send us a written notification within the first 7 days of enrollment and your course fee will be refunded (less processing fees).
No, this comprehensive course is designed to give everyone, regardless of their locale, the foundation for them to be able to get started and grow in the yacht brokerage industry.
While we cannot guarantee anyone a job, we do have yacht brokerage companies who are always on the lookout for ethical and properly trained professionals. Remember the same barrier for individuals looking to get into yacht brokerage is the same one experienced by companies looking for new people to join their team – there is no formal training course!
Yes, we are very hands on and are available via e-mail or telephone after the first contact. We welcome questions and suggestions and encourage feedback.
Upon successfully completing the course and passing all the quizzes, you may request your “Certificate of Achievement”.
That depends on the firm, however, someone new to the industry should view it as training that will help them advance in their career. It will also prova to a potential employer that you are willing to invest in yourself and serious about getting into the industry.
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Contact
Address
1845 Cordova Road, Suite 205
Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33316
info@yachtbrokerinstitute.org
Phone
+1 954 522 9270