Freediving Instructor
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- Freediving Instructor Course
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Freediving Instructor
PADI Freediving Professional
Turn your passion for freediving into a teaching career.
Berkshire
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About this course
The PADI Freediving Instructor course is the professional-level program that qualifies experienced freedivers to teach. Run over an intensive week, it is designed for PADI Master Freedivers who are ready to pass on the skills, safety awareness and love of the sport that brought them this far.
Training combines instructor-level knowledge development with detailed teaching practice. You will learn how to present freediving theory clearly, run safe and well-organised confined and open water sessions, manage buddy and safety diver procedures, and recognise and respond to the early warning signs of a breath-hold problem before it becomes an emergency.
Throughout the course you will take turns leading mock lessons for your fellow candidates, receiving direct feedback on your presentation, in-water supervision and problem-solving under the guidance of a PADI Course Director or Staff Instructor. This hands-on teaching practice is where the real learning happens, turning strong personal freediving skills into the ability to coach someone else through theirs.
The course concludes with the PADI Freediving Instructor Exam, covering both theory and practical teaching ability. Pass, and you join the PADI Pro network as a qualified Freediving Instructor, ready to introduce new divers to the sport at dive centres and resorts anywhere in the world.
Before you book
What's included
• PADI Freediving Instructor Manual and Guide to Teaching materials
• Instructor-level knowledge development presentations
• Confined and open water teaching practice sessions
• PADI Freediving Instructor Exam
Prerequisites
• Minimum age 18
• PADI Master Freediver certification or qualifying certification
• EFR Primary and Secondary Care training within 24 months
• Medical statement signed by a physician within 12 months
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“🌊 IDC No. 8 – April-May 2026: AMAZING! 🌊 An incredibly intensive course that truly prepares you to become the kind of instructor you wish you had when you first decided to breathe underwater 🤿 It lasted nearly a month online and 10 days in person.💪💪💪 You need to trust the process, because the program is designed not only to teach diving skills, but also to help you grow into a more professional, confident, and responsible person 💪 During these 10 days, you’ll be so focused on learning and improving that you probably won’t even have time to take photos 📚🔥 The entire IDC Sardinia staff is always there for you — guiding, supporting, motivating, and helping you through every challenge. They seem to have a sixth sense for knowing exactly when you need encouragement, and they won’t let you give up, even when the summit feels far away 🌟 And don’t worry… there will also be moments of…”Greta ValotiSardinia · Google review★★★★★

“I just did my IDC with IDC Sardegna and it was the most amazing experience in my life. I love all of the staff with all my heart. The support, the training, the organisation and in generall every day was structured perfect. It was a challengig time, but I fully enjoyed it and was able to do a big step in my diving live. Special thanks to the Course Director Luca, who is one of the most inspiring persons I met in my whole life. Lets see what time does, but if I ever gonna do a contiuing education I will do it with him. Grazie”Simon SablotnySardinia · Google review★★★★★

“I did the IDC with them and everything was truly fantastic. They're professional, helpful, and ready to help you both with the course and if you have any issues with the equipment. They truly take care of every detail. Luckily, I don't have to do it again 😄 ✌🏼, but if I did, I'd definitely choose them again.”Christian FalcettelliSardinia · Google review★★★★★

“Becoming a diving instructor has recently become my biggest dream in life :) And this dream has finally come true, largely thanks to the wonderful team at IDC Sardegna, who shared all their love and knowledge of diving with me in the best possible way! I can only recommend that you take an instructor course with them so that you too can join this wonderful world in the most beautiful way possible 🙂”Enzo MenichiniSardinia · Google review★★★★★
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