Diploma in Team Dynamics in Fleets
Why this certificate program?
The Diploma in Fleet Team Dynamics
This diploma provides you with the essential tools to build high-performing teams in maritime environments. Learn to optimize communication, manage conflict, and foster collaboration among crew members, maximizing efficiency and safety on every voyage. Master situational leadership techniques and cultural diversity management to create a positive and productive work environment on board.
Differential Advantages
- Real-life scenario simulations: Practice decision-making and problem-solving in crisis situations.
- Effective communication tools: Master techniques for conveying clear and precise information in noisy and stressful environments.
- Intercultural conflict management: Learn to mediate and resolve disputes considering cultural and linguistic differences.
- Situational leadership development: Adapt your leadership style to the individual and collective needs of the crew.
- Flexibility: Online format with practical case studies and interactive discussion forums.
- Modality: Online
- Level: Diplomado
- Hours: 800 H
- Start date: 19-06-2026
Availability: 1 in stock
Who is it aimed at?
- Fleet managers and supervisors who want to optimize communication, performance, and cohesion among their onboard teams.
- Captains and deck/engine officers who are looking to lead effectively, resolve conflicts, and foster a positive and productive work environment.
- Human resources and fleet management personnel interested in implementing strategies to improve morale, reduce turnover, and promote crew well-being.
- Consultants and trainers who want to deepen their understanding of team dynamics in the maritime context to offer customized and effective solutions.
- Maritime professionals who aspire to leadership roles and are looking to develop skills to build and maintain high-performing teams in various environments challenging.
Flexibility and applicability
Designed for maritime professionals: adaptable online methodology, real-world case studies, and practical tools for immediate implementation in your fleet.
Objectives and competencies

Promote cohesion and optimal performance:
“Implement effective communication and conflict resolution strategies, promoting a collaborative and safe work environment.”

Managing conflicts and improving effective communication:
Implement active listening and assertiveness to de-escalate tensions, adapting communication to different styles and personalities within the team and with third parties.

Implement adaptive and resilient leadership strategies:
“Anticipate high-pressure scenarios, prioritize effective communication, and foster team autonomy in decision-making.”

Optimize coordination and operational efficiency:
Standardize key procedures, integrating digital tools and optimizing interdepartmental communication to minimize redundancies and downtime.

Develop skills for strategic and tactical decision-making:
Analyze critical environmental information, assess risks and opportunities, and select the most efficient option considering the organization’s resources, deadlines, and long-term objectives.

Analyze and improve safety in fleet operations:
Implement cybersecurity measures in the fleet’s navigation and communication systems to protect against unauthorized access and data manipulation.
Curriculum - Modules
- Comprehensive Maritime Incident Management: protocols, roles, and chain of command for coordinated response
- Operational Planning and Execution: briefing, routes, weather windows, and go/no-go criteria
- Rapid Risk Assessment: criticality matrix, scene control, and decision-making under pressure
- Operational Communication: VHF/GMDSS, standardized reports, and inter-agency liaison
- Tactical Mobility and Safe Boarding: RHIB maneuvers, approach, mooring, and recovery
- Equipment and Technologies: PPE, signaling, satellite tracking, and field data logging
- Immediate Care of the Affected: primary assessment, hypothermia, trauma, and stabilization for evacuation
- Adverse Environmental Conditions: swell, Visibility, flows, and operational mitigation
Simulation and training: critical scenarios, use of VR/AR, and exercises with performance metrics
Documentation and continuous improvement: lessons learned, indicators (MTTA/MTTR), and SOP updates
- Introduction to Situational Leadership: Models and Evolution.
- Situational Diagnosis: Assessing the Employee’s Development Level.
- Leadership Styles: Directive, Coaching, Supportive, and Delegating.
- Leadership Adaptation: Flexibility and Adjusting Style to the Context.
- Effective Communication: Active Listening, Constructive Feedback, and Rapport.
- Nonverbal Communication: Body Language and its Impact on the Fleet.
- Conflict Management: Resolution and Mediation Techniques in Diverse Environments.
- Communication in Crisis Situations: Protocols and Clarity in Information Transmission.
- Empowerment and Motivation: Promoting team autonomy and commitment.
- Evaluating the impact of leadership and communication on fleet performance.
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- Introduction to Leadership in Maritime Environments: Styles, Theories, and Their Application.
- Effective Communication: Active Listening, Feedback, Nonverbal and Written Communication.
- Team Management: Roles, Responsibilities, Group Dynamics, and Motivation.
- Emotional Intelligence: Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, and Relationship Management.
- Negotiation Techniques: Preparation, Strategies, Tactics, and Conflict Resolution.
- Conflict Management: Identification, Analysis, Resolution Strategies, and Mediation.
- Maritime Organizational Culture: Values, Norms, Communication, and Leadership in the Naval Context.
- Decision-Making Under Pressure: Risk Analysis, Prioritization, and Communication in High-Pressure Situations Critiques.
- Leadership in emergencies: stress management, effective communication, and team coordination.
- Ethics and professional responsibility: ethical decision-making, regulatory compliance, and maritime safety.
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- Introduction to Situational Leadership: Origins, Key Concepts, and Models
- Assessing Employee Development Level: Identifying Competence and Commitment
- Leadership Styles: Directive (S1), Coaching (S2), Supporting (S3), Delegating (S4)
- Applying Situational Leadership to Fleet Management: Case Studies and Examples
- Effective Communication: Adapting the Message to the Leadership Style
- Motivation and Empowerment: Fostering Performance Through Recognition and Autonomy
- Performance Management: Constructive Feedback and SMART Goal Setting
- Conflict Resolution: Addressing difficult situations with a situational approach.
- Team Development: Fostering the professional growth of fleet members.
- Measuring the Impact of Situational Leadership on Fleet Performance: Key indicators and analysis.
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- Introduction to Situational Leadership: Foundations and Models
- Assessing the Employee’s Development Level: Skills, Motivation, and Commitment
- Situational Leadership Styles: Directing, Coaching, Supporting, and Delegating
- Adapting the Leadership Style to the Team and Task Needs
- Effective Communication: Principles, Barriers, and Communication Styles
- Active Listening and Empathy: Key Tools for Interpersonal Communication
- Nonverbal Communication: Body Language, Tone of Voice, and Facial Expression
- Constructive Feedback: Giving and Receiving Feedback for Development
- Conflict Management: Identifying, Resolving, and Preventing Conflicts within the Fleet
- Communicating in Crisis Situations: Protocols, Clarity, and assertiveness.
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- System Architecture and Components: Structural design, materials, and subsystems (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid) with selection and assembly criteria for marine environments
- Fundamentals and Principles of Operation: Physical and engineering foundations (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electricity, control, and materials) that explain performance and operating limits
- Safety and Environmental (SHE): Risk analysis, PPE, LOTO, hazardous atmospheres, spill and waste management, and emergency response plans
- Applicable Regulations and Standards: IMO/ISO/IEC requirements and local regulations;
- Conformance criteria, certification, and best practices for operation and maintenance
- Inspection, testing, and diagnostics: Visual/dimensional inspection, functional testing, data analysis, and predictive techniques (vibration, thermography, fluid analysis) to identify root causes
- Preventive and predictive maintenance: Hourly/cycle/seasonal plans, lubrication, adjustments, calibrations, consumable replacement, post-service verification, and operational reliability
- Instrumentation, tools, and metrology: Measuring and testing equipment, diagnostic software, calibration and traceability; selection criteria, safe use, and storage
- Onboard integration and interfaces: Mechanical, electrical, fluid, and data compatibility; Sealing and watertightness, EMC/EMI, corrosion protection, and interoperability testing.
Quality, acceptance testing, and commissioning: process and materials control, FAT/SAT, bench and sea trials, go/no-go criteria, and evidence documentation.
Technical documentation and integrated practice: logs, checklists, reports, and a complete case study (safety → diagnosis → intervention → verification → report) applicable to any system.
- Introduction to Situational Leadership: Origins and Key Models
- The Four Leadership Styles: Directing, Coaching, Supporting, Delegating
- Diagnosing the Situation: Team Maturity and Commitment
- Adapting the Leadership Style to the Team’s Needs
- Effective Communication in Situational Leadership: Feedback and Active Listening
- Identifying Conflicts: Types, Causes, and Escalation
- Conflict Resolution Strategies: Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration
- Managing Emotions in Conflict Situations: Emotional Intelligence
- Preventing Conflict: Establishing Clear Rules and Expectations
- Applying Situational Leadership to Conflict Management: Case Studies
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Career opportunities
- Fleet Manager: Optimizing team dynamics, coordination, and performance.
- Team Dynamics Consultant: Advising transportation and logistics companies to improve team cohesion and effectiveness.
- Training Manager in Transportation Companies: Designing and implementing training programs to improve teamwork and communication.
- Conflict Mediator in Work Teams: Resolving problems and improving coexistence in high-pressure work environments.
- Project Leader in Logistics Companies: Managing multidisciplinary teams to achieve common goals.
- Human Resources Manager in Transportation Companies: Recruitment, training, and talent management, with a special focus on teamwork skills.
- Organizational Climate Specialist Fleet Management Technician: Diagnosing and improving the work environment to increase productivity and reduce stress.
Occupational Risk Prevention Technician: Implementing measures to promote safety and well-being in teamwork.
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Admission requirements

Academic/professional profile:
Degree/Bachelor's degree in Nautical Science/Maritime Transport, Naval/Marine Engineering, or a related field; or proven professional experience in bridge/operations.

Language proficiency:
Recommended functional maritime English (SMCP) for simulations and technical materials.

Documentation:
Updated resume, copy of degree or seaman's book, ID card/passport, letter of motivation.

Technical requirements (for online):
Equipment with camera/microphone, stable connection, ≥ 24” monitor recommended for ECDIS/Radar-ARPA.
Admission process and dates

1. Online
application
(form + documents).

2. Academic review and interview
(profile/objectives/schedule compatibility).

3. Admission decision
(+ scholarship proposal if applicable).

4. Reservation of place
(deposit) and registration.

5. Induction
(access to campus, calendars, simulator guides).
Scholarships and grants
- Leadership Mastery: Learn to build and manage high-performing teams in maritime environments.
- Communication Strategies: Improve effective communication and conflict resolution on board.
- Talent Management: Discover how to motivate, train, and retain key members of your crew.
- Practical Simulations: Apply your knowledge in realistic scenarios to strengthen your skills.
- Professional Certification: Earn a recognized diploma that will boost your career in the maritime industry.
Testimonials
This diploma program provided me with the precise tools to transform the dynamics of my fleet team. By implementing the communication and leadership strategies I learned, we reduced incidents by 15% and increased delivery efficiency by 12% in just three months. The improvement in team collaboration and motivation has been palpable, creating a more positive and productive work environment.
The Diploma in Psychology & Wellbeing at Sea exceeded my expectations. I gained practical tools and in-depth knowledge of positive psychology, mindfulness, and stress management, applicable to both my personal and professional life. The onboard learning experience, combined with the quality of the instructors, created a unique environment that facilitated my personal and professional growth. I highly recommend this program to anyone seeking to improve their own wellbeing and that of others.
This diploma program provided me with practical and effective tools to improve communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution within my fleet team. I implemented the strategies I learned, achieving a 15% increase in productivity and a 30% decrease in incidents reported due to lack of coordination.
“I implemented the assertive communication and conflict resolution techniques learned in the diploma course, managing to reduce the incident rate in my fleet by 15% and increase driver job satisfaction by 20% in just three months.”
Frequently asked questions
Improve fleet performance and efficiency through the development of highly effective and collaborative work teams.
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.
Maritime industry or maritime transport.
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 University + operational portfolio (tracks, SOPs, reports and KPIs) useful for audits and employment.
- Introduction to Leadership in the Maritime Environment: Challenges and Opportunities
- Effective Communication: Active Listening, Constructive Feedback, and Nonverbal Communication
- Leadership Theories: Transformational, Situational, and Servant Leadership
- High-Performance Teams: Roles, Responsibilities, and Team Dynamics in Shipping Operations
- Conflict Management: Identification, Resolution, and Prevention in the Maritime Context
- Emotional Intelligence: Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation, Empathy, and Social Skills
- Decision-Making Under Pressure: Techniques and Tools for Effective Decision-Making
- Safety Culture: Promoting a Proactive and Responsible Safety Culture on Board
- Leadership in Emergency Situations: Crisis Management, Communication, and Coordination
- Synergy and interdepartmental collaboration: optimizing efficiency and productivity in shipping operations.
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Request information
Complete the Application Form.
Attach your CV/degree certificate (if you have it to hand).
Indicate your preferred cohort (January/May/September) and whether you would like the hybrid option with simulator sessions.
An academic advisor will contact you within 24–48 hours to guide you through the admission process, scholarships, and compatibility with your professional schedule.
Faculty
Eng. Tomás Riera
Full Professor
Eng. Tomás Riera
Full Professor
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Full Professor
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Full Professor
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Full Professor
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Full Professor
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Full Professor
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Full Professor
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Full Professor
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Full Professor
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Full Professor
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Full Professor