The following online courses are provided for the training and development of Coast Guard Auxiliary members. Many of them are prerequisites for certain levels of qualification in different programs.

Coast Guard Courses

This site provides access to the Coast Guard indoctrination course, (e.g., saluting, uniforms, and other basic information), and other courses available to members of the Auxiliary. Any member with an ID number can apply for logon access by following the directions available through this link.

Please contact Juan C. Hernandez, PhD, BC-TDO for additional information.

Registration

If you already registered as a user of Auxiliary E-Learning, do not complete the registration form. Please click here to go to directly to the web site.

To receive a login for Auxiliary E-Learning please complete the New Account form; please follow the instructions given below

Steps for creating a new account:

Go to New Account and fill out the form.
An email will be immediately sent to your email address.
Read your email and confirm your new account by clicking on the web address provided in the message.
Your account will be confirmed and you will be logged in.
Now, select the course you want to take.
If you are prompted for a "enrollment key" - use the one that your instructor has given you. This will "enroll" you in the course.
You can now access the full course. From now on you will only need to enter your personal username and password to log in and access these courses.

Online Testing

Online testing can be accessed at the National Testing Center; it allows Auxiliary members to take all open book exams. All Districts have been authorized by the CHDIRAUX to participate in the on-line testing program and will receive credit towards qualification, re-qualification or certification.

E-Learning Courses

National Staff Orientation Training

This course will help you explain the responsibilities of being a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary National Staff, which is a complex organization with a wide array of responsibilities and activities. In order to serve on the Staff, a person needs specialized knowledge. This National Staff Orientation course was developed to help you understand how the national staff is organized and operates to advance the underlying objectives of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Once you complete this course, submitted your application, and received a letter and/or certificate of appointment, you are eligible to wear the national staff medallion.

Navigation Rules

This course prepares members to take the NavRules Series 90 and the NavRules Series 70 closed book exam; the Series 90 NavRules exam is only for current coxswains and others who have passed the closed book exam. It provides a comprehensive review of the Navigation Rules (International - Inland) using the material available in the US Coast Guard Navigation Center and a series of interactive quizzes that test the knowledge of the rules.

NavToolkit & Maptech Chart Navigator (Tools)

Download the NavToolkit
Download NavExercises

The NavToolkit spreadsheets support calculations often used in our patrols and re-qualification exercises; the README spreadsheet provides the instructions you need to use these spreadsheets. You need to have Excel installed on your PC to use these spreadsheets. Right click on the file and select Save as to download it to your PC.

These functions were adapted from the Aviation Formulary. Two new spreadsheets were added for Set & Drift and Conversion calculations; they are based on the formulae found in the Chapman Piloting text. Links to the Chart Navigator (must be installed in your computer) and View it on a Map (an interactive service sponsored by Google) are also included in the spreadsheets.

The calculations supported by the NavToolkit go hand in hand with the features included in the Chart Navigator; using them together will help you plot courses, compute distance, time and speed, plan routes and do other similar types of calculations.

To download Maptech Chart Navigator and the online charts click the links listed below:

Go to Chart Navigator Viewer 5.08 - With Demo Charts
Download CHTNAV_ENGLISH.exe (read download and installation instructions on this page)

Go to Search on a Map

o And enter the city/State or Zip Code for the charts that you want. On the next page click Select All or Select the Charts you want to download.

I welcome your feedback and suggestions for the NavToolkit. Please contact Juan C. Hernandez, PhD, BC-TDO for additional information.

Online Public Affair Courses

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Public Affairs Web Site is your resource for media information about the Auxiliary. The following online courses are provided to Auxiliary members; many of these courses are prerequisites for certain levels of qualification in the Public Affairs Advancement and Recognition Program.

Beta Courses

The following courses are in the beta test phase; they are available to students but some features may not be functional at this time. Members are encouraged to take the course and provide feedback to the instructors.

Expense Reimbursement Claim Preparation and Processing

As a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, you may have occasion to submit a claim for reimbursement of expenses you incur while conducting Coast Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary business. This course discusses the factors that affect how these claims are authorized, submitted, and processed.

Coast Guard Auxiliary Operations Policy

The Coast Guard Auxiliary Operations Policy is a course designed to acquaint you with the Operations Policy Manual. After taking this course, you should be able to take and pass the Operations Policy Manual examination.