The Education and Training element of the Association is overseen by the Chief Learning Officer (CLO). Responsible for the design and development of the Association’s education and training, this position reports directly to the Association’s Executive.
The CLO also acts as the primary point of contact for education and training-related projects undertaken by the Association. This responsibility may involve leading multi-year projects such as the Professional Certificate in Maritime Security (PCMS) to shorter projects such as the development of specific topic-driven course offerings.
The Association has adopted a structure based on the requirements communicated in ISO 17024 associated with General Requirements for Bodies Operating the Certification of Persons. This structure ensures that a set of checks and balances are in place to ensure the quality of courses throughout their lifecycle (design, development, delivery, and discontinuation).
While the CLO often acts as an instructor on courses, the Association has established an oversight mechanism to provide a check and balance with respect to ensuring that the Association’s efforts remain at the highest standard. The CLO’s work is overseen by the President who often acts as the head of the appeals organization.