Freediving Instructor Course

09:00 – 16:00 Theory — Modules 1‑3 • Introduction • Teaching & communication • Working with the online learning system • Classroom theory instruction techniques • Entry exams for the instructor course

Equipment preparation and set‑up for open water. Open‑water standards training and assessment Theory — Module 4. Conducting general and specialised warm‑ups for freedivers  

Course rest day — complete homework assignments

08:30  General and specialised warm‑up sessions 09:30  Open water / pool: standards checks and skill training 15:00 – 18:00 Theory — Modules 5‑7 • Pool teaching methodology • Open‑water teaching methodology • Risk management • Budgeting and marketing

Reserve days for standards completion, theory exams, and presentation of candidates’ special research projects

Pressure‑equalisation training using the Personal Best system

This course is intended for experienced freedivers who have successfully completed all stages of the AIDA, Molchanovs, or other equivalent freediving programs and want to become professional freediving instructors.

You must have passed all required depth, time, and distance benchmarks according to your certification agency’s standards before the course begins. Candidates should be physically fit and confident in their freediving skills.

The course covers a wide range of subjects including freediving theory, pedagogy, risk management, teaching techniques for both theory and practical sessions, stretching and equalization methods, confined and open water teaching, course planning, marketing, budgeting, and rescue skills.

The course balances both theory and practical sessions. While there is a strong focus on teaching methods and pedagogy, significant time is allocated to practical teaching in confined water (pool) and open water environments. Personal training to improve your own freediving performance is minimal, as candidates are expected to already meet performance requirements.

Yes. You will gain hands-on experience teaching static apnea (STA) and dynamic apnea (DYNB) in confined water, as well as conducting safe and effective open water classes, including managing student safety and rescue procedures.

Yes. You will be assessed through practical teaching sessions, rescue drills, and a final presentation on a freediving topic of your choice. Some agencies may also require a written or oral theory exam as part of the certification process.

Absolutely. The course includes sessions on course planning, marketing strategies, and budgeting to help you successfully launch and manage your freediving instructor career.

The course requires that you already meet all physical freediving standards, so personal training is minimal. However, you should be prepared for active days involving pool and open water sessions, as well as teaching practice.

Yes. You will prepare and deliver a presentation on a freediving subject that interests you personally, demonstrating your ability to educate and engage an audience.

Upon successful completion of the course and assessments, you will receive an instructor certification from the respective freediving agency (AIDA, Molchanovs, or equivalent), enabling you to teach freediving professionally.

Class sizes vary depending on the location and instructor availability but generally range from 4 to 8 candidates to ensure personalized attention and effective practical training.

Bring your personal freediving gear including mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuit, weight system, and any other equipment you regularly use. The course provider will supply additional safety and teaching equipment as needed.