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Online Training:  Frequently Asked Questions

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  What is Rushing Marine's online training?
Rushing Marine’s online training provides safety and security training specifically for the maritime industry. back to top
 
     
  Who is Rushing Marine?
Where are they located? Rushing Marine was established in 1995 by Captain Michael W. Rushing to provide safety consulting to the maritime industry. Since then it has grown to provide safety and security consulting, auditing and training. Rushing Marine also publishes three U.S. Coast Guard Regulations Handbooks. back to top
 
     
  Where are they located?
Rushing Marine is located in Jackson, Missouri. back to top
 
     
  Why should I use Rushing Marine’s online training services?
Our online training services allow both large corporations and small business owners to provide safety and security training to their employees as the training is needed as opposed to when training is available. It also allows managers and supervisors to train their employees without having to find the time to train them themselves. It is cost effective, consistent and user friendly. back to top
 
     
  Who uses Rushing Marine’s online training services?
Almost anyone working in the maritime industry can benefit from our online training services, including Captains, Pilots, deckhands, engineers, leadmen, facility operators, facility security officers, company security officers, vessel security officers, etc. Our training covers the USCG, OSHA, and MSHA requirements that pertain to operations on the inland rivers. Please visit our Course Catalog for a complete listing of courses available. back to top
 
     
  What do the courses include?
Although some of the courses are different, most courses include an instructions manual, training materials, an online training course with audio, animation and text, at lease one review exercise, a certificate of completion and score report for your records. Free technical support is available with all of our online training courses. back to top
 
     
  Do you provide customer specific training?
We are capable of creating company specific training upon request. Please call us at (573) 243-8504 today for a quote. back to top
 
     
  I don’t own a home computer, does this mean I can’t take a course?
Absolutely not, however, you will need access to a computer that has a high-speed internet connection. Most of our courses include audio, so it may also need speakers or headphones. Most public libraries have high-speed internet access available for their patrons, or your employer may request that you complete the course at your office or facility. back to top
 
     
  Do I have to be an expert in computers to take the online training?
No. You can successfully complete a course without much prior computer experience. We provide a Training Packet that includes a detailed tutorial how to login, view the training, how to complete the review exercise and print your certificate. If you have any questions, you may also contact a Rushing Marine representative. back to top
 
     
  Why is enrollment different for security courses than safety courses?
Security courses include training involving Sensitive Security Information (SSI). Due to the Sensitive Security Information involved, supervisors must read and sign a Security Training Purchaser Agreement, then send it to Rushing Marine via fax or standard mail before they can enroll students in our security courses. back to top
 
     

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