It’s wonderful to have you here!

We have designed this groundbreaking educational platform for students new to the industry and professionals alike.

Offering three key sections, you’ll find:

• DISCOVER – Free – Work in progress. It gives you insights, history and background into all areas of the maritime industry, from the main maritime and trade industry organisations to maritime law and career paths.
• RESOURCES – Free – Work in progress. To get you started on your development in the sector, this section gives you handpicked assets, resources and guides into the various fields of the maritime industry.
• LEARNING – This paid subscription provides everything you need to skyrocket both your academic and professional career in the maritime industry.

We are one of the first all-around educational platforms for the maritime industry designed for would-be students, current students and professionals looking for continuous professional development.

Qartha is an immersive, engaging learning experience. You’ll find the platform is constantly updated with interactive modules designed to inspire and develop your maritime career.

If you are:

• Considering a maritime career but don’t know where to start, you’ll find a fantastic introduction to all areas of the maritime industry and in-depth resources to begin your journey.
• A maritime student who wants to thrive in their studies and future career, you’ll get the means to maximise your education and the support to build your career from day one.
• A professional already in the industry who wants to deepen their professional development in this fast-changing business, you’ll find up-to-date resources to improve your skills and much, much more.

In short, it’s for anyone who wants to build their academic knowledge and further their maritime career.

Yes, you need to register for buying a subscription to Qartha's modules.

To register with Qartha, please follow the next steps:

On https://qartha.com

1. Click JOIN at the top-right corner of the screen
2. Fill in all the information fields on the Register page
3. Agree to Qartha's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy on the Register page
4. Consent to receive news and services updates from Qartha on the Register page (optional)
5. Click REGISTER
6. Go to the e-mail address used to create your account and click on Verify E-mail Address
7. After your e-mail address is verified, your account will be ready
8. Start browsing Qartha

If you have not received an e-mail verification message from us, please contact our support team at support@qartha.com

Sorry. You cannot change your e-mail address. So, please keep it safe.

In the case you lose it, you can register again if you wish.

1. Login to your account and enter the e-mail address associated with your Qartha account.
2. If you want to change your password, go to the top right corner of your screen and open your 'Account Settings'.
3. On 'Account Settings', go to your Profile. Make the changes you want, then save them.

System requirements to use Qartha

Desktop

Qartha runs on all modern computers with an updated internet browser, so you don't need to install any special software to use Qartha on your laptop or desktop computer.

If you're using an older computer, check to see that it meets these minimum requirements:

• Operating system: either Windows 7 or above, or Mac OS X 10.12 or above
• A recent version of Chrome, Safari or Mozilla Firefox

Note: To make sure you get the best browsing performance on Qartha, we recommend downloading the latest version of your favourite browser.

Using an old version of a browser may cause problems with missing form fields, buttons that do not function, or other page display issues. Below are some suggestions that may fix viewing problems:

• Make sure your browser is the most current version
• Check your browser settings to make sure both JavaScript and cookies are enabled
• Clear your browser's cache

For the best performance, we recommend the latest versions of Chrome, Safari, or Mozilla Firefox.

Mobile

To make sure you get the best browsing performance on Qartha, we recommend downloading the latest version of your favourite browser.

Using an old version of a browser may cause problems with missing form fields, buttons that do not function, or other page display issues. Below are some suggestions that may fix viewing problems:

• Make sure your browser is the most current version
• Check your browser settings to make sure both JavaScript and cookies are enabled
• Clear your browser's cache

For the best performance, we recommend the latest versions of Chrome, Safari, or Mozilla Firefox.

Yes, you can access your account from any device.

You can access Qartha at https://qartha.com

You can access Qartha at https://qartha.com; the site has been optimised for mobile devices.

In the case you are not able to reach Qartha please make sure to:

• Clear browser cookies
• Try a different browser (or ensure you are using the most current version)
• Try a different computer or device

Contact our support team at support@qartha.com and provide the following information: URL/LINK, browser, operating system, and monitor resolution.

To buy access to the learning modules, you need to register for an account.

Yes. It is free to register and access our free maritime educational content.

However, a subscription is required to access the in-depth learning modules. Please see Free Content for more details.

Qartha is an online learning management system. By registering, you can buy access to the learning modules and track your progress through the various topics and subjects available.

To register with Qartha, please follow the next steps:

On https://qartha.com

1. Click JOIN at the top-right corner of the screen
2. Fill in all the information fields on the Register page
3. Agree to Qartha's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy on the Register page
4. Consent to receive news and services updates from Qartha on the Register page (optional)
5. Click REGISTER
6. Go to the e-mail address used to create your account and click on Verify E-mail Address
7. After your e-mail address is verified, your account will be ready
8. Start browsing Qartha

Your profile is private and cannot be viewed by other users of the system. Once you have completed a learning module, you will receive a certificate, which can be shared publicly via a link if you choose.

Yes.

• If you want to change your password, go to the top right corner of your screen and open your 'Account Settings'. On 'Account Settings’, go to your Profile. Make the changes you want, then save them.
• If you want to change your Billing information, open your 'Account Settings' page and go to Billing. Make the necessary changes on the page, then save them.

However, you cannot change your e-mail address. So, please keep it safe. In the case you lose it, you can register again if you wish.

To deactivate your Qartha account, please follow the next steps:

1. Go to the top right corner of your screen and open your 'Account Settings'.
2. On 'Account Settings’, go to your Profile and click ‘Deactivate Account’.
3. A lightbox will open. After reading the information, click again ‘Deactivate Account’ on it.  
4. You will receive an e-mail to confirm your decision.
5. Go to the e-mail address used to create your account, open the e-mail received from us and click ‘Deactivate Qartha Account’. After that, your account will be closed.

These are open resources designed to assist our members to research a variety of topics such as:

• Learning about maritime trade and its interconnected businesses
• Discovering which sector could offer you a potential career path
• Determining what academic institutions you should apply for
• Identifying what skills you need to keep developing in your chosen profession

Our team of instructional designers, maritime consultants, and professionals work side-by-side to develop extensive maritime content and build the best e-learning experience for you.

If you are interested in providing additional educational information to our free content sections, contact us at support@qartha.com

Include your credentials, experience, and the specific subject you wish to assist with.

Please contact us at support@qartha.com

We designed the free content sections to provide an overview of the current maritime institutions and businesses for:

• New people who want to learn about the industry and potential career paths
• Existing maritime professionals who want to further their continuous professional development

Please contact us at support@qartha.com if you would like us to include information about your institution or business within these sections.

A learning module contains information on a specific maritime topic or category delivered through our custom learning framework.

The modules’ content is designed to improve on traditional learning, maximise trainee commitment and encourage study by providing new information and engaging activities.

Each module is thoughtfully developed to improve existing skills or develop new skills and competencies.

All content is offered in English.

Our team of instructional designers, maritime consultants, and professionals work side-by-side to develop extensive maritime content and build the best e-learning experience for you.

If you are interested in providing educational information to our learning modules, contact us at support@qartha.com

Include your credentials, experience, and the specific subject you wish to assist with.

The modules' content is for:

• People looking to work in the maritime industry
• International scholars who seek to improve their maritime studies
• International maritime professionals who want to further their continuous professional development

Technically speaking, our subscribers pay only for access to the educational content of the chosen module.

In addition, the non-subscription parts of the platform offer full access to new content that’s added periodically.

You receive a Qartha approved Certificate Of Achievement on completion of each module. In the near future, we intend to expand this by offering academic and professional certifications for our modules.

Please contact us at support@qartha.com

You can send in a request for additional modules and it will be placed on our development roadmap. In the meantime, you can subscribe to the ‘ready for use’ modules.

We continue to develop and add to the modules displayed and will release them as soon as they become available.

Yes, for the 'Learning Section', Qartha has a subscription plan for each module.

Yes.

Please note you must be at least 18 years of age to use our platform and buy a subscription.

Each active module has a main page on which you can find an introductory description.

After you carefully consult the description and the module's syllabus, to purchase access to a module, you need to choose a subscription option by clicking on one of the three 'Buy Now' buttons – you’ll be redirected to the Billing page.

On the Billing page, click on one of the PayPal buttons to make the payment.

Your access to the module will be activated immediately upon successful payment. Go to the module's page and start learning.

You will receive an e-mail notification containing the details of your purchase.

1. Login to your account and enter the e-mail address associated with your Qartha account.
2. Open your 'Account Settings' on the top right corner of your screen.
3. On the 'Account Settings' page, click on 'Purchase History' – there, you can see the details of your order.

Yes, you can cancel your subscription and receive the full refund if:

• The e-learning module materials have not been accessed
• The cancellation is made up to 14 days from the purchase day

Please inform us of your decision to cancel your subscription and send your communication concerning the exercise of the right to cancel before the cancellation period has expired at support@qartha.com

A Qartha discount represents the actual application of a promotion code. It contains information about when the discount began, when it will end, and what it is applied to…

A promotion code has 12/16 characters, consisting of capital letters and numbers. Each of our promotion codes can be used only once per user at checkout.

Please note redemption expiration date. Any expired codes cannot be redeemed. Please contact customer service if you encounter any issue.

Each module requires a paid subscription, with three options available: 3 Months, 6 Months and 1 Year starting from 10$ per month.

Find out more on each module’s page.

1. Click on the 'Buy Now' button on the subscription option chosen on a module's main page.
2. You will be redirected to the Billing page, where you can see the product added in your cart.

3. You will be charged when your payment is successfully processed.

   Keep track of your payments on your Qartha account.                                                                              
   Go to ‘Account Settings’ and click on ‘Purchase History’ – there, you can see the details of your order.

No. There are no hidden costs.

All transactions are processed through PayPal.

For security reasons Qartha does not directly accept payments on our website and instead uses PayPal as a payment processor.

You can pay for your subscription with confidence through the PayPal system with credit cards, debit cards, PayPal account, and alternative payment methods offered locally.

Note: Credit/Debit card payments can be processed by PayPal without an account using 'Pay by Debit or Credit Card' option.

Keep track of your payments on your Qartha account.                                                                              
Go to ‘Account Settings’ and click on ‘Purchase History’ – there, you can see the details of your order.

1. Login to your account and enter the e-mail address associated with your Qartha account.
2. If you want to change your Billing Information, open your 'Account Settings' page and go to your Billing page.
3. Make the changes you want on the page, then save them.

1. Login to your account and enter the e-mail address associated with your Qartha account.
2. On the right corner of your screen, open your 'Account Settings'.
3. On 'Account Settings', click on 'Purchase History' – there, you can see the details of your order.

    

You can cancel your subscription and receive the full refund if:

• The e-learning module materials have not been accessed
• The cancellation is made up to 14 days from the purchase day

Please inform us of your decision to cancel your subscription and send your communication concerning the exercise of the right to cancel before the cancellation period has expired at support@qartha.com

A Qartha discount represents the actual application of a promotion code. It contains information about when the discount began, when it will end, and what it is applied to…

A promotion code has 12/16 characters, consisting of capital letters and numbers. Each of our promotion codes can be used only once per user at checkout.

Please note redemption expiration date. Any expired codes cannot be redeemed. Please contact customer service if you encounter any issue.

Yes, a digital Certificate of Achievement is awarded to each participant on completion of each module.

To obtain a Certificate of Achievement you must complete all the module’s units’ evaluation and attempt all educational activities and quizzes, achieving a score for each unit of over 80%.

You are allowed to have multiple attempts at all educational activities and quizzes.

Once the evaluation is complete, click on the certificate button to see, print or download your Certificate of Achievement.

A copy of your Certificate will open in a new browser window. Then you need to follow the downloading or printing instructions of your computer.

Qartha awards each participant a digital Certificate of Achievement upon completion of each module.

Yes.

Your Certificate shows your full legal name, your course, the logo, and the details of the organisation offering it.

Yes.

There is no additional charge to obtain a copy of your digital Certificate of Achievement.

Once the evaluation is complete, click the certificate button on your module's main page to view, print or download your digital Certificate of Achievement.

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No.

Qartha doesn't provide paper copies of the digital certificates awarded.

The term ‘GDPR’ refers to the General Data Protection Regulation, a European Union (EU) law about data privacy and security. It regulates the transfer of personal information across EU borders and establishes certain individual rights relative to personal information. It was passed by the EU in 2016 and is effective as of May 25, 2018.

Yes.

The only information that Qartha stores about you is available via your Qartha account. This includes your profile information on your account settings area.

No.

We kindly ask you to:

• Manage your user account carefully and not let anyone else use your username or password
• Complete the tasks and exercises on your own
• Not engage in any activity that would dishonestly improve your results

This is not currently possible; however, we intend to add this feature in the coming months.

We do not at this time but plan to make grants available in the future and will provide information as they become available.

Feedback, critique, and suggestions are welcomed and may be addressed to us at hello@qartha.com