To support our mission of transforming the world's seafood market onto a sustainable basis, the MSC has developed online training modules. These modules are mostly relevant for certificate holders, stakeholders and any person interested in understanding the MSC Fisheries Standard, process, and requirements. If you would like to become an MSC Fisheries Assessor, Technical Consultant or Peer Reviewer, please consult your CAB or register for an account on the MSC’s online training platform, this training is not relevant for MSC Fisheries Assessors, Technical Consultants or Peer Reviewers.
We hope you enjoy your learning!
Our modules
Below you will find the available modules and the topics explored in each module. This training is currently delivered in English; however, we aim to expand our language offering soon.
Introduction to the MSC Fisheries Standard
- Overview of the MSC and the MSC Program
- The MSC Fisheries Program documents
- Eligibility and scope criteria
- The 3 Principles of the MSC Fisheries Standard
- Unit of Assessment & Unit of Certification
Understanding MSC fisheries assessments
- What is a fisheries assessment and who is involved?
- MSC fisheries assessment process and timelines
- Scoring the default assessment tree
- Scoring Scoring Issues and Performance Indicators
- Scoring Principles
- Scoring elements and single Scoring Issues
- Condition Setting
- Certification sharing and scope extensions
Who can use these modules?
These modules are free and open to certificate holders, stakeholders and any person interested in understanding the MSC Fisheries Standard, process, and requirements.
How do I access the modules?
Please provide us with your name, email, and organisation and select the module that you would like to access. Once these details have been received, you will be redirected to your module.
How much do the courses cost?
The modules are free to access.
What can I gain and learn from these training modules?
You can use these modules to get a better insight into the different MSC Fisheries Standards and how the MSC Fisheries assessment process works. If you would like to become an MSC Fisheries Assessors, Technical Consultant or Peer Reviewer, please consult your CAB or register for an account on the MSC’s online training platform, this training is not relevant for MSC Fisheries Assessor.
Do I get a certificate after finishing a course?
No, you will not receive a certificate upon successful completion of these modules. Only MSC certifiers receive certificates for completing training, this training is completed in on the MSC’s online training platform.
I need support, what can I do?
Please email us at: [email protected]