About CPYB

Yacht Sales Professionals (brokers, dealers, salespeople) have a benchmark for measuring their skills, abilities and performance, while, at the same time, enhancing their marketing value. Boat sellers and buyers are in a better position to select qualified, competent sales professionals with confidence and trust.

If you want to set yourself apart, the Certified Professional Yacht Broker (CPYB) program is for you.

 

 

Get
Certified

CPYB Certification is the mark of excellence for yacht sales professionals throughout North America.

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Earning Certification

CPYB brokers have met professional qualifications and have successfully passed a three-hour examination, testing their skills and knowledge as yacht sales professionals. If you are committed to professionalism and have what it takes, we invite you to apply.

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Renew Your
Certification

Retaining certification ensures you stay current with industry trends.

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Renew Your Certification

As you know, staying competitive and successful requires a continuing commitment to educating yourself on the latest industry information and insights. That is why the basis of CPYB Recertification requires your participation in educational activities and professional involvement that help you to remain one of the most experienced brokers in the brokerage industry.

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Upcoming Pre-Approved Events

 December 2024 
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  • CPYB: Exam Prep Session

    Webinar Date: December 10, 2024

    Presenter: Rob Langford, CPYB

    December 10, 2024
    11:00AM - 1:00PM EDT

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Mon
13
2025
January 13, 2025
12:00PM - 2:00PM EDT

Brokers Brunch: What to Manage in Every Deal

Brunch Date: January 13, 2025

Zoom

This webinar will review the common documents for listings and purchase agreements. We will review forms from the various yacht broker associations and discuss best practices to protect buyers, sellers and brokers. Reading and understanding all of the details in a document you want your client to sign is an important responsibility of every broker. What do different brokers do to keep the paperwork moving forward with each transaction?

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Wed
15
2025
January 15, 2025
2:00PM - 3:00PM EDT

CPYB Webinar: ‎2024 Yacht Market: A Look Back: IYBA Hosted

Webinar Date: January 15, 2025

Zoom

Join us for an exclusive webinar, "2024 Yacht Market: A Look Back with Insight into the ‎Future," where we set sail through the highs and lows of North America's Yacht market over ‎the past year. Hosted by industry experts and seasoned analysts, this webinar promises an ‎in-depth exploration of the status and health of yacht sales activity and inventory, offering ‎you a comprehensive understanding of the market dynamics that shaped 2024.‎

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October: Recognition for New CPYBs
10/30/2024

October: Recognition for New CPYBs

Join us in celebrating the new CPYBs certified in October 2024.

June: Recognition for New CPYBs
06/28/2024

June: Recognition for New CPYBs

Join us in celebrating the new CPYBs certified in June 2024.

May: Recognition for New CPYBs
05/29/2024

May: Recognition for New CPYBs

Join us in celebrating the new CPYBs certified in May 2024.

April: Recognition for New CPYBs
04/26/2024

April: Recognition for New CPYBs

Join us in celebrating the new CPYBs certified in April 2024.

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Industry Partners

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Partner Associations

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IYBA
Boating Ontario
NWYB
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