The organized training in the speciality Navigation started as early as in 1919 and has continued for over 96 years. Until 1959 г. the education was performed in various forms: courses, departments and cycles. In 1959 the Navigation Department was established and in 2015 it celebrated its 66th anniversary. In 2003 the Academy switched to a two-level education of its students and cadets, i.e. Bachelor and Master degree.