Global Marina Institute

Name

Global Marina Institute

Legal name

Global Marina Institute

Website

https://globalmarinainstitute.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Egham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Training Course Delivery: GMI through its partners delivers a range of courses for those working or looking to work in the marinas sector. Training is delivered globally through partner organizations British Marine and Marina Industries Association.
2. Certification Programs: GMI offers certification pathways (CMM, CMO, CMP) which are awarded after rigorous processes where candidates demonstrate knowledge, skills and experience. Certifications are recognized internationally.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Global Marina Institute (GMI) is a joint initiative between British Marine and the Marina Industries Association that delivers internationally recognized marina management training courses and professional certification programs for the marina industry. Its core offerings include the Certified Marina Manager (CMM), Certified Marina Operator (CMO), Certified Marina Professional (CMP), and Certified Staff Member (CSM) credentials, along with Intermediate Marina Management (IMM) and Advanced Marina Management (AMM) training courses delivered globally.

Product overview

Global Marina Institute (GMI) is a training and certification organization offering a portfolio of professional credentials for the marina industry. The core offering consists of three main certification pathways: Certified Marina Manager (CMM), Certified Marina Operator (CMO), and Certified Marina Professional (CMP), along with Certified Staff Member (CSM). These certifications are awarded after rigorous evaluation of candidates' knowledge, skills, and experience. GMI also delivers training courses including the Intermediate Marina Management (IMM) course for emerging leaders and the Advanced Marina Management (AMM) course for senior professionals. The organization maintains a CMM Directory listing all certified professionals worldwide. All offerings are delivered through a partnership between British Marine and the Marina Industries Association (MIA), with courses endorsed by ICOMIA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certified Marina Manager (CMM) An internationally recognized professional certification awarded after a rigorous process in which candidates demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and experience in marina management; recognized worldwide as a sign that staff have reached a consistently high standard.
• Certified Marina Operator (CMO) A certification pathway designed to recognize marina industry professionals who demonstrate operational excellence in running marina facilities.
• Certified Marina Professional (CMP) A professional certification recognizing individuals who have reached a consistently high standard in the marina industry.
• Certified Staff Member (CSM) A certification category for marina staff members in the Australasia and Asia region, recognizing staff-level competence in the marina industry.
• Intermediate Marina Management (IMM) Course A four-day training course providing marina personnel in leadership positions with training in critical issues of marinas; aimed at managers, supervisors, and dockhands with at least one year of experience.
• Advanced Marina Management (AMM) Course An advanced training course for marina managers seeking to enhance their professional development and earn the Certified Marina Manager (CMM) credential.

Quantifiable outcome

• 335+ Certified Marina Managers worldwide
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• British MarinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBritish Marine is a core founding partner in the Global Marina Institute, formed to deliver global marina training and certification. British Marine represents GMI on the GMI Steering Group and handles training delivery for UK and Europe.
• Marina Industries Association (MIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Marina Industries Association (MIA) is a core founding partner in the Global Marina Institute, formed to deliver global marina training and certification. MIA handles training delivery for Australasia and Asia regions.
• Marina WorldminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGMI works with Marina World as a media partner to highlight the work done by the Institute in maintaining existing certification and developing new training courses worldwide. Regular updates, news and events are included both online and in print.
• International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGMI courses are endorsed by the International Council of Marine Industry Associations, providing international credibility and recognition for the certification programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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