Welcome to The Training Academy
Why Choose Us?
We have been training students for the last 24 years and are proud to have trained people from around the world how to Upholster Boat Seats, Cushions & how to make many different Boat Covers, Enclosures, Spray Hoods and Biminis.
​
We aim to be the go to place for training worldwide.
​
Join us on our fully supported Boat Upholstery Course or Boat Cover Courses.
We offer 3 ways for you to learn - At our Workshop, our Step by Step fully supported Online Courses or we come to you.
​
​​​​
Join the Members area & learn for
£37
per month
How the Membership Works
✔ Instant access to all core training
✔ New lessons added regularly
✔ Real-world project walkthroughs
✔ Live or recorded Q&A sessions
✔ Community support & troubleshooting
​
Learn at your own pace — revisit lessons anytime.
Cancel anytime
Who This Membership Is For
✅ Beginners who want to learn properly
✅ Upholsterers expanding into marine work
✅ Boat cover makers wanting better results
✅ Professionals wanting more confidence & consistency
​
🚫 Not for people looking for quick shortcuts or hobby-only tips
Our Courses
With more people boating, the demand for custom boat covers and upholstery services is rising, potentially exceeding the current capacity of available skilled workers.
​
Depending on your location, you might experience more noticeable wait times for boat upholstery and cover services due to limited availability of skilled professionals in that area.
​
This is a great time to learn this skill, either for your own boat or to start a business doing Boat Covers & Upholstery.
Please note... How to use an Industrial Sewing Machine is taught on all of our courses.
Patterns & PDF's
Best sellers
It's What We Do
Delivering 1st Class Training Worldwide
Our vision is to lead the industry in delivering the best training in Marine Upholstery & all types of Covers.
​
We offer a bespoke course so we can adjust your course to suit you and your business,
​Workshop Courses, Online Courses, Downloadables/Templates or we can come to you and train on site.
​
Useful Stuff
