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Qualifications & skills
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Qualifications & skills

No matter where you’ve come from or where you want to go, a career in the Royal Navy means you can gain all the qualifications you need.

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World class training

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.

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Apprenticeships

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 variety of roles. And our world-class training means you‘ll have all the transferable skills you need to succeed.

Learn more about apprenticeships
It may be that you’re a graduate with a degree under your belt. Or you could have just left school, ready to take on something new and develop some skills.
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Qualifications

Qualifications with us go far beyond your Navy role.

You’ll be able to work towards any qualification you want. From GSCEs to degrees and everything in between. That includes industry-specific charterships.

A future in the Royal Navy means you’ll get further, faster. How far you go is up to you.

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Life skills

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.

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Find your place in the Royal Navy. Make friends for life, learn new skills and experience the world.

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