Qualifications & skills

Your career – and how far you take it – is in your hands.

We invest heavily in the training that will make you world-class in your role. You’ll have a structured route through the ranks, with fast-track, on-the-job training.

It’s hard work. But what you put in is what you’ll get out.

An apprenticeship in the Royal Navy is the beginning of an adventure.

One that will take you around the world. We offer more than 20 apprenticeships across a wide choice of professions. And our world-class training means you'll have all the transferable skills you need to succeed.

Qualifications with us go far beyond your work in the Navy.

From GSCEs to degrees, charterships and everything in between, you’ll be able to gain the qualifications you need.

A future in the Royal Navy means you’ll get further, faster.

Get the practical and professional skills you need to perform in extraordinary circumstances.

Think time management, leadership, teamwork and problem-solving. And crucially, how to deal with challenging situations. You’ll learn a lot about people – yourself included – and communicating with them at all levels.

All of this happens on the job, so your future is fast-tracked on every level.