About CPYB
Mark of Excellence in the Industry
Certified Professional Yacht Broker (CPYB) is THE mark of excellence for yacht sales professionals throughout North America. Hundreds of CPYB brokers have met professional qualifications and have successfully passed a three-hour examination, testing their skills and knowledge as yacht sales professionals.
CPYB is designed to address these two goals:
- Raise the professional image of yacht brokers with the boating public
- Set an appropriate standard for professional behavior
Rooted in Industry Coalition
In January 2000, the Yacht Brokers Association of America (YBAA) held a series of focus groups at its annual conference to discuss developing an industry-wide professional yacht broker certification program.
Two years later, the Certified Professional Yacht Broker (CPYB) program was unveiled and six prominent yacht broker associations joined as partners to promote and manage this program in collaborative alignment:
If you are committed to professionalism and have what it takes, we invite you to apply:
6 Reasons to Become a CPYB
Consumers recognize the value of credentialing. In a crowded field, they view professional certification as a way to identify those individuals who will conduct business in an ethical manner and act in their best interest!
Reason #1
A CPYB distinguishes you among your peers.
Reason #2
A CPYB indicates that your level of knowledge and its application have been tested, measured, and verified to the highest business standards and protocols.
Reason #3
A CPYB signals to your peers and clients that you follow a strict code of ethics and standard business practices.
Reason #4
A CPYB demonstrates your commitment to staying current with industry trends and changes through continuing education.
Reason #5
A CPYB establishes your commitment to advancing excellence in the industry.
Reason #6
A CPYB enhances your earning potential by allowing you to stand out in the eyes of the boating public.
Ready to Find Out More About Getting Certified?
CPYB Leadership
Meet some of the top industry professionals serving to guide the CPYB program. We work to ensure that certified brokers are set up for success - both their clients' and their own!
Sponsor CPYB
There are hundreds of yacht sales professionals either participating in CPYB training or collecting CE credits to maintain their certification. CPYB offers plenty of opportunity for others who serve this audience to work with us!
