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Course · 300 h · 5 modules
Coaching course for naval commanders
This course is designed to enhance effective leadership and team management in the maritime environment. This program offers proven coaching tools and techniques to optimize communication, foster motivation, and develop the full…
Duration300 h
FormatOnline
Starts23 November
Places20 / 20
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Programme overview
What is the Coaching course for naval commanders?
The Coaching Course for Naval Officers
This course is designed to enhance effective leadership and team management in the maritime environment. This program offers proven coaching tools and techniques to optimize communication, foster motivation, and develop the full potential of each crew member. Through a practical and personalized approach, participants will learn to resolve conflicts, set clear objectives, and create a high-performing, collaborative work environment.
Differential Advantages
- Communication Skills Development: active listening, constructive feedback, and assertive communication.
- Motivation and Empowerment Techniques: to inspire and engage the crew.
- Conflict Management and Problem Solving: tools to address challenges and foster collaboration.
- Situational Leadership: adapting leadership style to the needs of the team and the situation.
- Practical Application: exercises, simulations, and case studies based on real-life naval scenarios.
Programme type
Course
Study mode
Online
Duration
300 hours
Modules
5
Start date
10-12-2026
Programme highlights
- Transformational Leadership: Master coaching techniques to inspire and empower your naval team to peak performance.
- Strategic Communication: Learn to communicate with clarity, precision, and empathy in high-pressure, hierarchical environments.
- Talent Management: Discover how to identify, develop, and retain key talent within the naval structure.
- Conflict Resolution: Acquire the necessary tools to address and resolve conflicts effectively, fostering a harmonious work environment.
- Decision Making: Improve your ability to make informed and strategic decisions under pressure, considering all relevant variables.
- Boost your career and the success of your unit with cutting-edge naval coaching.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 5 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
Command identity, naval leadership and ethical framework of the operating authority
- Role of naval command in complex environments: authority, responsibility, criteria and behavioural coherence
- Leadership styles applied to naval units: managerial, participatory, situational and mission-oriented
- Ethics of command and decision making: integrity, impartiality, proportionality and duty of care
- Organisational Culture and Discipline: Explicit Norms, Implicit Norms and Climate of Unity
- Leadership psychology under pressure: cognitive biases, self-control and resilience of command
02
Executive Coaching for Controls: Models, Competencies and High Impact Conversations
- Fundamentals of applied coaching: objectives, limits, confidentiality and employment contract
- Intervention Models: Grow, Systemic Coaching, Strengths Approach and Performance Coaching
- Conversational skills: active listening, powerful questions, reformulation and strategic silences
- Feedback and feedback: behavioural correction, reinforcement, agreements and follow-up
- Chain of Command Coaching: Compatibility with Discipline, Evaluation and Operational Directives
03
Command communication, briefings, debriefings and conflict management in endowments
- Clear and standardised communication: critical messages, priorities, confirmation and reduction of ambiguity
- Effective Operation Briefing: Commander's Intention, Risks, Roles, Limits and Success Criteria
- Debriefing and learning: facts, decisions, alternatives, lessons learned and non-punitive culture
- Conflict Management: Mediation, Negotiation, Progressive Discipline and Scaling Prevention
- Difficult conversations: performance, behaviour, safety, well-being and unpopular decisions
04
Crisis leadership, stress management and human performance in prolonged operations
- Physiology and Psychology of Operational Stress: Fatigue, Cognitive Load and Degraded Decision Making
- Command self-regulation techniques: breathing, focus, routines and emotional control
- Team performance management: shifts, rest, prioritisation, delegation and control of errors
- Warning signs in the endowment: Burnout, Latent Conflict, Risk Behaviour and Deterioration of the Trial
- Leadership in critical incidents: communication, tactical calm, coordination and operational continuity
05
Integration of coaching in the unit and final intervention project for naval commands
- Unit diagnosis: climate, psychosocial risks, operational friction and improvement points
- Design of an internal coaching program: objectives, scope, roles, calendar and metrics
- Command conversation protocols: 1:1 sessions, team meetings, operational feedback and tracking
- Indicators and measurement: cohesion, performance, incidents, rotation, compliance and quality of execution
- Management of cultural change: resistance, alignment with values, communication and behavioural reinforcement
Workload
Study Time and Workload
300 hours of study, online and at your own pace. Move the slider to the hours a week you can really put in.
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Who it is for
Naval Officers, Merchant Marine Captains, and Mid-Level Managers seeking to enhance their leadership, effective communication, and team management skills in demanding environments.Department Heads and Area Managers wishing to develop skills for strategic decision-making, conflict resolution, and staff motivation.Future Naval Commanders aspiring to acquire the necessary tools to lead successful
Faculty
Academic direction and faculty
The teaching team at Navalis: working professionals who deliver and oversee the institute's programmes.
Eng. Diego Cifuentes
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Eng. Tomás Riera
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Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- 01Promoting effective situational leadership
- 02Developing resilience and adaptability in the face of uncertainty
- 03Optimizing communication and teamwork in high-pressure situations
- 04Cultivating self-awareness and emotional intelligence for more effective decision-making
- 05Inspiring and motivating crews to reach their full potential
- 06To promote the continuous personal and professional growth of staff members
Careers
Career Opportunities
01Leadership and Management of Naval Teams: Improving communication, motivation, and performance of onboard personnel.
02Conflict Management and Decision-Making: Effective problem-solving and crisis management in naval environments.
03Development of Individual and Collective Potential: Fostering the professional and personal growth of crew members.
04Optimizing Performance in Naval Operations: Improving efficiency, safety, and coordination in missions and tasks.
05Adaptation to Change and Innovation: Preparing for the challenges and opportunities of the modern naval environment.
06Effective Communication and Interpersonal Relations: Improving collaboration and understanding among crew members and other teams.
07Mentoring and Development of Future Naval Leaders: Transferring knowledge, skills, and values to the new generations of officers.
08Well-being and resilience in high-demand environments: managing stress, fatigue, and other factors that affect the mental and physical health of naval personnel.
Questions
Entry Requirements
Develop the leadership, management, and decision-making skills of naval officers for optimal performance in complex and high-pressure environments.
Yes. The itinerary includes ECDIS/Radar-ARPA/BRM with harbor, ocean, fog, storm, and SAR scenarios.
Online with live sessions; hybrid option for simulator/practical placements through agreements.
Effective communication, decision making, stress management, emotional intelligence, delegation, mentoring, strategic thinking, and adaptability.
Recommended functional SMCP. We offer support materials for standard phraseology.
Yes, with a relevant degree or experience in maritime/port operations. The admissions interview will confirm suitability.
Optional (3–6 months) through Companies & Collaborations and the Alumni Network.
Simulator practice (rubrics), defeat plans, SOPs, checklists, micro-tests and applied TFM.
A degree from Navalis Magna Institute + operational portfolio (tracks, SOPs, reports and KPIs) useful for audits and employment.
Online admissions
Admissions Process
No waiting for a phone call. If your documents are complete, you can pay in the same session.
Entry requirements
Professional Profile and Experience:Naval Officer (Lieutenant Commander or higher) with experience in command and team management.Demonstrable experience in decision-making under high-pressure environments.Personal Competencies:Proven communication and leadership skills.Analytical, synthesis, and problem-solving skills.Interest in personal and professional development, both their own and that of their subordinates.Additional Training (Desirable):Leadership and team management courses.Knowledge of psychology and group dynamics.Documentation:Updated service
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