Illinois Online Boating Safety Course and Exam

Welcome to the official boating safety course developed for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. This safe boating course lets you get your Illinois boating safety education certificate online so that you can comply with Illinois boater education law.

	Simple and self-paced—This free boat safety course is user-friendly and self-directed. Study as much as you need to know, as slowly or quickly as you like to learn!
	Have fun learning with interactive animations, like this movie about operating a personal watercraft.
	When you're ready, take the official Illinois boating safety Certification Exam for only $15.

The Boat Ed Advantage

• Recognized leader in boating safety—Boat Ed is the official and exclusive provider of print, video or online boating safety courses for 49 states, plus the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.
• Boat insurance savings—Even if you aren't required to get your boating license, passing may help you save on boat and PWC insurance!

Need More Information?

Illinois Department of Natural Resources
One Natural Resources Way
Springfield, IL 62702-1271
217-782-6302