Difference between RYA Theory courses

[jac]

I'd love to be a crewmember (or skipper if I get that far) of a Sail cargo ship in a few years (there's a couple of companies who are doing that now, and hopefully other companies spring up)

I'd not heard of Commercial Endorsement til a few days ago (am still very early days learning), but if it'd be better to get a CE for my qualifications I guess now I'm about to complete Competent Crew soon and start prepping for Day Skipper Theory I'd not want to miss out doing all the courses but then lacking something crucial.

For 'Commercial Endorsement' is it being sponsored by a company, or is it more a higher invigalisation standard from RYA ?

if you’re thinking of pure commercial work in larger ships rather than yachts then give serious consideration to following proper commercial training paths such STCW 95 rather than the RYA syllabus which is aimed more at those in the leisure industry or driving small work boats