NMEA 2026 Marine Electronics
Installer Training Schedule
(subject to change without notice)
Basic classes are taught in person and virtually.
Advanced classes are taught in person.
January 2026 Virtual Training, Start Time: 7AM (UTC-5)
January 21 - Coastal/Freshwater Basic Installer (BMEI)
January 22 - Offshore/Saltwater Basic Installer (BMEI)
January 23 - Basic NMEA 2000 Installer (BN2K)
February 2026 Atlantic City, NJ, Golden Nugget Hotel 8AM
February 5 - Coastal/Freshwater Basic Installer (BMEI)
February 5 - Advanced Marine Electronics Installer (AMEI)
February 6 - Basic NMEA 2000 Installer (BN2K)
February 6 - Advanced NMEA 2000 Installer Training (AN2K)
February 2026 Virtual Training, Start Time: 11AM (UTC-5)
February 17 - Coastal/Freshwater Basic Electronics Installer (BMEI)
February 18 - Offshore/Saltwater Basic Electronics Installer (BMEI)
February 19 - Basic NMEA 2000 Installer (BN2K)
March 2026 Niantic, CT American Legion Start Time: 8AM
March 10 - Offshore/Saltwater Basic Electronics Installer (BMEI)
March 11 - Advanced Marine Electronics Installer (AMEI)
March 12 - Basic NMEA 2000 Installer (BN2K)
March 13 - Advanced NMEA 2000 Installer Training (AN2K)
April 2026 Camas, WA, Furuno USA Start Time: 8AM
March 31 - Offshore/Saltwater Basic Electronics Installer (BMEI)
April 1 - Advanced Marine Electronics Installer (AMEI)
April 2 - Basic NMEA 2000 Installer (BN2K)
April 3 - Advanced NMEA 2000 Installer Training (AN2K)
April 2026 Virtual Training, Start Time: 7AM (UTC-4)
April 7 - Coastal/Freshwater Basic Electronics Installer (BMEI)
April 8 - Offshore/Saltwater Basic Electronics Installer (BMEI)
April 9 - Basic NMEA 2000 Installer (BN2K)
May 2026 Virtual Training Start Time: 11AM (UTC-4)
May 5 - Coastal/Freshwater Basic Electronics Installer (BMEI)
May 6 - Offshore/Saltwater Basic Electronics Installer (BMEI)
May 7 - Basic NMEA 2000 Installer (BN2K)
May 2026 Puerto Rico (Spanish Training) Start Time: 8AM
May 12 - Offshore/Saltwater Basic Electronics Installer (BMEI)
May 13 - Basic NMEA 2000 Installer (BN2K)
May 2026 Miami FL (Spanish Training) Start Time: 8AM
May 19 - Offshore/Saltwater Basic Electronics Installer (BMEI)
May 20 - Basic NMEA 2000 Installer (BN2K)
June 2026 Virtual Training Start Time: 7AM (UTC-4)
June 16 - Coastal/Freshwater Basic Electronics Installer (BMEI)
June 17 - Offshore/Saltwater Basic Electronics Installer (BMEI)
June 18 - Basic NMEA 2000 Installer (BN2K)
July 2026 Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Start Time 8AM
July 14 - Offshore/Saltwater Basic Electronics Installer (BMEI)
July 15 - Advanced Marine Electronics Installer (AMEI)
July 16 - Basic NMEA 2000 Installer (BN2K)
July 17 - Advanced NMEA 2000 Installer Training (AN2K)
August 2026 Costa Rica (Spanish) Start Time: 9AM
August 4 - Offshore/Saltwater Basic Electronics Installer (BMEI)
August 5 - Basic NMEA 2000 Installer (BN2K)
August 6 - Advanced Marine Electronics Installer (AMEI)
August 2026 Virtual Training Start Time: 11AM (UTC-4)
August 25 - Coastal/Freshwater Basic Electronics Installer (BMEI)
August 26 - Offshore/Saltwater Basic Electronics Installer (BMEI)
August 27 - Basic NMEA 2000 Installer (BN2K)
September 2026 Charleston, SC Start Time: 8AM
September 14 - Advanced Marine Electronics Installer (AMEI)
September 15 - Advanced NMEA 2000 Installer (AN2K)
September 2026 Dallas,TX NMEA Conference Start Time: 8AM
September 28 - Coastal/Freshwater Basic Electronics Installer (BMEI)
September 29 - Advanced Marine Electronics Installer (AMEI)
September 30 - Basic NMEA 2000 Installer (BN2K)
October 1 - Advanced NMEA 2000 Installer (AN2K)
October 2 – Meters and Connectors Training Class
October 2026 Tampa, FL, IBEX Show Start Time 8AM
October 5 - Coastal/Freshwater Basic Electronics Installer (BMEI)
October 8 - Advanced Marine Electronics Installer (AMEI)
October 2026 Virtual Training Start Time: 11AM (UTC-4)
October 20 - Coastal/Freshwater Basic Installer (BMEI)
October 21 - Offshore/Saltwater Basic Installer (BMEI)
October 22 - Basic NMEA 2000 Installer (BN2K)
November 2026 Amsterdam Netherlands, METS Show 9AM
November 16 - Basic NMEA 2000 Installer (BN2K)
November 20 - Advanced NMEA 2000 Installer (AN2K)
December 2026 Arnold, MD Start Time: 8AM
December 1 - Offshore/Saltwater Basic Installer (BMEI)
December 2 - Advanced Marine Electronics Installer (AMEI)
December 3 - Basic NMEA 2000 Installer (BN2K)
December 4 - Advanced NMEA 2000 Installer (AN2K)
December 2026 Virtual Training- Start Time: 7AM (UTC-5)
December 15 - Coastal/Freshwater Basic Installer (BMEI)
December 16 - Offshore/Saltwater Basic Installer (BMEI)
December 17 - Basic NMEA 2000 Installer (BN2K)
2026 Pricing
BMEI, BN2K, AMEI- $520 USD NMEA Member Price
BMEI, BN2K, AMEI- $1040 USD Non-Member Price
AN2K- $750 USD NMEA Member Price
AN2K- $1500 USD Non-Member Price
Trade Members get one training included with membership.
Membership cost is $450 USD
Below is an overview of each installer class NMEA offers to the industry.
Basic Marine Electronics Installer (MEI) -
This class will present the newcomer to marine electronics with the basic information to get started installing typical modern systems. The program will explain Ohms Law, Grounds, Batteries & Battery Chargers, DC Wiring, EMI Basics, Coaxial Cables, Antennas, NMEA Data Interfacing, Marine VHF Radios, AIS, Displays, Transducers, Radar, Heading Sensors.
Basic NMEA 2000 Network Installer (BN2K) -
This class will present the newcomer with the basic information to get started installing NMEA 2000 networks. The training covers the following topics: Cables, Connectors, Specifications Physical Planning & Documentation, Power Sources & Distribution, Voltage Drop Calculations, Data Messages (Parameter Group Numbers), Connecting to Other Data Sources, Network Setup, and Troubleshooting. Students will be guided through building a basic NMEA 2000 network at the conclusion of the training course.
Advanced Marine Electronics Installer (AMEI) -
This advanced installer class is designed for the Marine Electronics Installer (MEI) who wishes to achieve competency in advanced topic areas and concepts. An Advanced MEI credential is an indication that a mid-level installer has a working knowledge regarding commissioning of a boat and installing more complex marine electronic devices. The program will go in depth on proper installation of Computers, Ethernet, NMEA 0183, Autopilots, Radar Commissioning, Gyros & Satellite Compasses, Satellite Communications Antennas, VHF, SSB, AIS, and EMI.
Pre-requisite: Student must have taken and passed the basic MEI Installer Training class.
Advanced NMEA 2000 Network Installer (AN2K) -
The NMEA2000 advanced course focuses on installations, setup, and diagnostic troubleshooting of moderately complex NMEA 2000® networks. The class consists of a PowerPoint presentation followed by "hands on” and the included class lunch. Students split into small groups at classroom work stations equipped with NMEA 2000® networks. The purpose of the hands-on portion is to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate proficiency in the ability to build, configure, backup network files and evaluate network conditions using the diagnostic tools shown in the class. The training class features NMEA 2000®-certified products from major manufacturers such as Furuno, Garmin, Simrad, Raymarine, Maretron and Actisense including multi-function displays (MFDs), Instruments and sensors of the same function which require instancing. Most importantly, this allows students to get familiar with the diagnostic tools used in the training and offered to students at special reduced pricing from the NMEA. Please note there is absolutely no outside test equipment allowed in the class by students.
Pre-requisite: Student must have taken and passed the basic NMEA 2000 Installer Training class.
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Questions? Contact NMEA, 410-975-9425 or info@nmea.org
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