AYB Continuous Professional Development courses are spread over 4 sections.

Section  I: The Transaction Process

Section  II: Professional Conduct and Brokerage Operations

Section  III: Yacht Construction and Technical Acumen

Section  IV: The Regulatory and Legal Framework 

Section  I: The Transaction Process

• 1.1 Agreement Frameworks 1978
  • Purchase and Sales Agreements
  • Contingency Management
  • Handling Deposits (Earnest Money)
• 1.2 Vessel Evaluation 1510
  • The Survey Process
  • Sea Trials
  • Inspections
• 1.3 Closing Procedures 1757
  •  Post-Agreement Protocols
  • Transfer of Ownership and Funds
  •  Post-Closing Procedures
  • Common Pitfalls and Best Practices

Section  II: Professional Conduct and Brokerage Operations

• 2.1 Listing Agreements 1495
  • Listing Agreement Details
  • Central vs. Open Listing Arrangements
• 2.2 Listing and Selling Broker Responsibilities 1675
  • Listing Broker Responsibilities
  • Selling Broker Responsibilities
  • Risk Management and Co-Brokerage Relations
• 2.3 Handling Complex Scenarios 1692
  • Managing Multiple Simultaneous Offers
  • Deposit Funds Management (Reiterated for process focus)
  • Survey Matters and Negotiation follow-up
  • International Buyers and Sellers
  • Difficult Personalities and Emotional Clients
  • Unusual Vessel Situations
• 2.4 Core Ethical Principles 996
  • Fiduciary Duty
  • Conflict of Interest Management
  • Professional Development and Competence
  • Other Core Ethical Principles
• 2.5 Concluding the Sale 1131
  • Acceptance of the Vessel by the Buyer
  • Responsibilities at Closing (Reiterated for fiduciary duty focus)
  • Post-Closing Strategy

Section  III: Yacht Construction and Technical Acumen

• 3.1 Hull Construction Materials 2427
  • Fiberglass/GRP/Standard Composite Construction
  • Advanced Composite Construction (Carbon Fiber, Kevlar, Epoxy)
  • Metal Construction
  • Wood Construction
  • Concrete and Ferrocement Construction
  • Paint vs. Gelcoat
• 3.2 Systems and Equipment 2774
  • Electrical Systems
  • Electronics and Navigation Equipment
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Stabilization Systems
  • HVAC systems
  • Watermakers/Desalinators
  • Hydraulic Systems
  • Fire Suppression Systems
  • Safety & Lifesaving Equipment
  • Marine Sanitation Devices (MSDs)
• 3.3 Finishing and Maintenance 2651
  • Yacht Finishes
  •  Interior Finishes & Material
  • Maintenance
  • Painting and Coating Systems
  • Teak Deck Care & Refurbishment
• 3.4 Design and Terminology 2133
  • Yacht Designs 
  • Boating Terminology
  • Yacht Performance & Motion
  • Navigational Skills (Applicable to understanding vessel capability)

Section IV: The Regulatory and Legal Framework

4.1 Regulations, Registries, and Standards 1439

•  Flag State Registries and Documentation: Identity, Ownership, and Nationality
• Key Registries and Their Characteristics
• Impact on Title, Liens, and Ownership Transfer
•  International Conventions
• Local Port/Coastal Regulations 

4.2 MCA 4865

• Maritime and Coastguard Agency: The Regulatory Foundation
• Pleasure vs. Commercial Use
• Small Commercial Vessel Codes
• Large Yacht Code
• Compliance Risk
• Key MCA Notice
• Large Yacht Code and Manning
• Pleasure Vessels and General Safety
• SCV Area Categories
• Part I Registration and VAT Status
• Due Diligence Checklist: Key Documents
• Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)

4.3 SOLAS, MARPOL and Beyond 1695

• Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
• Critical SOLAS-Equivalent Requirements for Broker Due Diligence
• Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)
• Beyond SOLAS & MARPOL: Other Key International Conventions

4.4 Classification Societies  1334

•  Purpose, Role and Key Societies
• Role and Scope of Standard

4.5 Taxation and Financial Obligations 2511

• Value Added Tax (VAT)
• Chartering Sales Taxes
• Import/Export Duties
• Luxury Tax / Excise Tax
• Chartering Sales Taxes
• Sales and Use Tax
• Foreign Exchange & Currency Risk

4.6 Operational Compliance 2310

• Licensing Laws (Broker and Vessel)
• Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / Know Your Customer (KYC) Regulations
•  Maritime Liens: Understanding Encumbrances
• Environmental Regulations (Specific to Cruising Grounds)
• Record-Keeping Requirements and Best Practice