AIDA Instructor Course

The AIDA Instructor Course qualifies you to teach freediving professionally under one of the world’s most recognised freediving organisations.

✅ Prerequisites & Requirements

To enroll, you’ll need:

Minimum age 18 years
Valid First Aid certificate with CPR (issued within the last two years)
Completed AIDA 4 course, or passed the AIDA 4 Crossover Evaluation if transitioning from another freediving agency

To certify, you’ll need to complete:

1 CWTB dive to a minimum of 40m (maximum 50m)
1 FIM dive to a minimum of 40m (maximum 50m)
1 CWTB dive to 30m lasting a minimum of 1 minute 30 seconds
1 FIM dive to 30m lasting a minimum of 2 minutes
After a 1-minute hang at 15m, rescue a freediver simulating blackout from that depth
Stamina test: maximum 1-minute preparation, followed by 5 consecutive dives to 20m, each with a 1-minute surface interval
Rescue from 25m, followed by surface recovery and a 50m tow
Static breath hold: minimum 4 minutes (up to 5 minutes)
Demonstration of DYN (minimum 90m), DNF (minimum 50m), CNF (minimum 20m), and Variable Weight

Note: Candidates should be prepared to meet all performance requirements from the first day of the Instructor Course.

Pre-course study materials and a personal research topic sent one month before the course begins
Minimum 10 full days, including at least 8 water sessions
Combination of classroom and water-based learning
Candidates teach trial AIDA 2 and AIDA 3 courses under the supervision of their Instructor Trainer
Includes official AIDA Instructor certification upon successful completion

Classroom Sessions

Water Sessions