Freediving Instructor Course (FITC) – SSI

€1.000,00

Become an SSI Freediving Instructor and turn your passion into a profession.
It's more than just a course: it's a journey that teaches you how to train freedivers, guide them safely, and help them grow in the water with clear and structured teaching.

Start today and truly learn to teach freediving.

Hybrid (Online + In-person)

Instructor Level

31 Aug - 6 Sept (Full day, 09:00–19:30)

Arenzano (Liguria)

SSI instructor training pathway (FITC)
5 online sessions (1.5h each) + full immersion in-person
Small group training (min 4 / max 6)
Focus on teaching methodology, safety, and SSI standards

What’s included

Included

Complete FITC training program
Welcome kit

Not Included

SSI professional membership fee
Course registration kit
Training Techniques kit
React Right kit

Syllabus

Course Structure

5 online meetings (1.5 hours each)
Full in-person immersion training
Group work with minimum 4 participants

Dates & Location

Dates: 20–26 April
Location: Y-40, Montegrotto Terme
Schedule: Full day, 09:00–19:30

Prerequisites

Access Prerequisites

SSI Advanced Freediver certification or equivalent
Training Techniques specialty
BLSD + Oxygen Provider certification

Training Techniques and BLSD/Oxygen Provider courses can also be completed during the FITC.

Completion Requirements

15-minute survival float
400 m swim in 15 minutes or 800 m with fins
Static apnea: 3’30”
Dynamic bi-fins: 60 m
Constant weight dive: 30 m
5 dives to 15 m with 1’ recovery
Rescue from 15 m with 1’ stop
Rescue from 15 m + 50 m tow
Freediver quiz: 50 questions, 100% correct
Instructor quiz: 100 questions, 80% correct
Positive academic evaluation
Positive pool practical session
Positive deep-water practical session
Positive breathing lesson evaluation

Validity & Booking

Course price: €1000 (single online payment)
Installment plans available on request
Maximum number of participants: 6
Direct enrollment through the website

Final certification depends on course outcome and evaluation:

Assistant Freediving Instructor
SSI Freediving Instructor