Earn Your Official Boating License Here
Great adventures start with preparation. Whether you’re just getting your sea legs or returning to sharpen your skills, Boat-Ed helps make the most of all your moments afloat. You’ll become a confident navigator, ready to explore Canada’s scenic lakes, rivers, and coastal passages.

This Transport Canada-approved program delivers everything you need to legally and safely operate a motorized vessel—from anchoring and docking to handling emergencies and understanding local regulations.

It’s an immersive online experience that lets you learn by doing and get certified with ease. No other course delivers this level of hands-on, interactive training.

Why Read It When You Can Live It?
Ditch the dry, outdated textbooks. Step into immersive scenarios. With 75+ interactive lessons, it uses real-world challenges to simulate the types of experiences you’ll encounter. Lessons like navigating through storms, resolving engine issues, and sharing busy waterways give you the practical skills you need without ever leaving your couch. With rich and dynamic content, it’s designed for visual learners and hands-on thinkers alike.

Training You Control
Each lesson is self-paced so you set the speed. It’s the only course available that provides a personalized experience tailored to you. The key is your Virtual Instructor who responds with real-time feedback and helps guide you to the finish line.

Who’s It For?
This course is perfect for all ages and skill levels. First-time operators, families planning a lake getaway, seasoned mariners brushing up for the season: it’s built to support you from launch to landing and all the waves in between.

Nationally Recognized and Good for Life
Once you pass the exam, you’ll receive your Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC), which is your official proof of competency in Canada. It’s valid in every province and territory, and it never expires. That means there are no renewals or ongoing fees, and you’ll enjoy it for life.

Top Features
• Transport Canada-approved
• Virtual Instructor with real-time feedback
• Self-paced online learning, anytime, anywhere
• Hands-on lessons with real scenarios
• Quick and easy lifetime certification

What You’ll Learn
• Safe docking and mooring
• Watercraft anatomy
• Navigating busy waterways
• Emergencies and safety protocols
• Your province’s legal requirements

Each topic includes dynamic visuals, audio narration, and interactive decision-making that locks in the information. You’ll walk away knowing you can handle anything ahead.

Bonus Gift
Get a free year of Wavve Boating ($60 value) when you complete your Boat-Ed program. The Wavve Boating app helps you navigate with smart nautical charts and community-powered maps for safe, smooth-sailing voyages.

How to Access
This content is structured for convenience. That means you can access it from any device you prefer. Laptop, mobile, tablet, you name it. No internet? No problem. It’s even available offline so you can learn wherever it works best for you.

Trusted Nationwide
Thousands of boaters have trusted Boat-Ed to help them earn their credentials and experience the open water safely. Join a growing community of smart, capable explorers who make each trip count.

Get Certified Today
Whatever craft you operate, this course gives you the knowledge, confidence, and credentials to enjoy life afloat—today and for years to come.

Your next adventure starts here.