The Blue Chitta dive boat in open water off Koh Tao

Freediving Instructor

The last step: learning to hold the line for someone else.

Duration
3–4 weeks, by teaching opportunities and progress
Certification
Certified Blue Prana Instructor
Prerequisite depth
35 metres CWT, with repetitive dives for stamina
Prerequisite breath hold
4:30 static apnea minimum

In short

Blue Chitta's Freediving Instructor Course in Koh Tao is a 3–4 week professional programme that certifies you as a Blue Prana instructor. Candidates need a Master Freediver certification, assisting experience on Level 1 and Level 2 courses, comfort diving to 35m CWT and a 4:30 static apnea. Certification requires teaching two Level 1 courses and one Advanced course under an Instructor Trainer.

How the time is spent.

The shape of the course, as it actually runs.

  1. Prerequisites

    • Hold a Master Freediver certification
    • Demonstrate a professional attitude and role-modelling skills
    • Have assisting experience on Level 1 and Level 2 courses
    • Be comfortable diving to 35 metres (CWT)
    • Complete repetitive CWT dives (stamina training)
    • Achieve a 4:30 static apnea minimum
  2. What you'll learn

    • Teaching skills and course structure
    • Student safety and supervision
    • Advanced freediving coaching and equalisation coaching
    • Risk management
    • Depth progression techniques
    • Course organisation and professional communication
  3. Real teaching experience

    • Teach two Freediver Level 1 courses
    • Teach one Advanced Freediver course
    • Train under an Instructor Trainer
    • Real student interaction and supervision

What's included.

Everything below is part of the price. Anything that isn't, we list separately.

  • Professional instructor training
  • Real teaching experience with real students
  • Advanced freediving coaching
  • Training under an Instructor Trainer
  • A holistic training approach
  • Career preparation and professional mentorship

Start your freediving career

The Instructor Course is the final step in the freediving journey. You develop advanced skills, gain genuine teaching experience, and learn how to guide students safely and confidently — professional instructor training, advanced coaching, a holistic approach and career preparation in one programme.

Freedivers training together in open water

Why teach

Turn a passion into a career, work in tropical destinations, teach anywhere in the world, join the freediving community properly, and keep growing your own skills while you do it.

Why train here

Small group training, real teaching experience with real students, a holistic approach to freediving, professional mentorship, beautiful Koh Tao dive sites, and a community that stays in touch long after you leave.

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What do I need to join the Freediving Instructor Course?

A Master Freediver certification, a professional attitude and role-modelling skills, assisting experience on Level 1 and Level 2 courses, comfort diving to 35 metres (CWT) with repetitive dives, and a 4:30 static apnea minimum.

How long is the Instructor Course?

Three to four weeks, flexible depending on teaching opportunities, student availability and how quickly your skills develop.

What do I have to teach to be certified?

Two Freediver Level 1 courses and one Advanced Freediver course, all under the supervision of an Instructor Trainer, with real student interaction throughout.

How much does the Instructor Course cost?

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