Best way to 500 ton master NC

[skinny stick]

I hold a 100 ton master inland and a 200 ton mate NC, I want to get my 500 ton master NC the quickest way. What would be the best way? I know I have to get my A/B and Stcw. What are the other classes I need and What school did you all go to to get preped for the 500 ton test?

Thankyou for your response

[seadawg]

might want to begin your '"quest" here.."click" below for "checklist" 500-1600 tn mate nc??

http://www.uscg.mil/nmc/checklists/M...C.pdf&B1=GO%21

for the other checklists for AB and RFPNW see:http://www.uscg.mil/nmc/checklists.asp