Atlantis Maritime Academy

If you are a do-it-yourself kinda person and believe in yourself and have the strength to persevere and overcome with some computer knowledge then you will do well with this course. They know how to weed out the ones that just cant. You know the ones that need there hands held and every little thing explained to them... you know who you are !!! I found this course to be a challenge as it should be. When I needed help with a problem Capt. Ralph pushed me to use my own head and knowledge he didnt hold my hand one bit... Just like it would be expected of me out There!! I have Failed at things in life But that being said I proved Myself to Capt. Ralph, Atlantis Maritime Academy and The Maritime Community. So when Life handed me a situation Capt. Ralph went above and beyond the call of his duty to help me out.
Thank you Capt. Ralph and Atlantis Maritime Academy for providing me with the means to better myself and my life and pushing me to think it through myself when I needed it. And at the best Price on the market!!!! What I have to say to the bad reviewers:
The Maritime Community is a place of people who are constantly being pushed to a higher standard of Excellence to properly ensure the safety of the community that we serve. YOU!!! Do you want someone in charge of your safety at sea or on the water that needs their hand held through everything or whose feelings are hurt easily like they didnt like your tone? No!!!!! You want someone who can use their head and make the Right decisions on the fly at any given moment to get you or someones cargo home safely every time!!! You bad reviewers dont even get it that it wasnt for you to begin with!!!
So suck it up and leave it to the people who do have what it takes!!!
From Florida!!!
Capt. Steve
Thank you Atlantis Maritime Academy!!!!

I called the number listed for the Atlantis Maritime Academy today to ask some questions pertaining to their online course and verify some information that I read online. When the man finally answered the phone (at least 6 or 7 rings) I was greeted with a less than enthusiastic "Hello". That was it ... hello, no introduction or identifying of the school. I continued to ask him to outline the online program. His response to me was "it is all there on the website." I continued to inform him that I read the entire website and that I needed to make sure there were week to week time frames that I needed to meet, etc. He then said "maybe this program is not for you and you may benefit from a classroom session". "If you can't understand the website then you probably will struggle with the class." I proceeded to try to explain what I was trying to ask...he repeated his answers, trying diligently to get me off the phone, pretty much all but calling me an idiot. He also picked up another phone call while on the phone with me, held a brief conversation, all while I was on the line trying to talk to him. He did not even have to courtesy to ask me to hold. I told him I was not appreciating his demeanor, that this is poor customer service for a business hoping for my money. He then proceeded to hang up on me.

I had to study hard but passed! If you are like me and been away from studying awhile you will need to do alot of reading. The course modules where very easy to understand and the videos inserted help drive home the points. Very good course!

Clarke

Atlantis Maritime Academy fails to follow through with its claims on its website. It claims to prepare the student for the captain’s exam. But even the representative, Ralph, cannot show where the information is to get through the quiz questions, and if you cannot pass the quiz, forget about passing the test. They claim the class it setup to work at your own pace, but fail to mention the 90 day deadline for completion. When questioned on this and other issues Ralph is condescending at best. “Atlantis gave you the correct answer for the USCG question/test is looking for” Was Ralph’s claim, but when pressed he failed to identify the slide the information was on. He dropped my access to the course, then refused to refund the funds paid. The content provided is a Frankenstein, cut and past of other peoples work. Some sections/data dating back to the 70’s. The reviews claim there is access to captains to call for assistance, but Ralph in an email stated “We have no staff onboard that will help you”. This is not a reputable group/individual and I would avoid the hassles and go to a local school for the training.
Ralph’s response to this review, “Individuals similar to you will read and stay away.”