Panglao, Philippines – As global demand for professional freedive instructors continues to grow, Freedive Academy has expanded its multi-agency Freediving Instructor Courses under AIDA, SSI, and Molchanovs, further establishing its position as the leading instructor training hub in the industry.
Founded in 2015, the Academy has trained over 250 freediving instructors and delivers approximately 25 instructor-level programs annually. Across all training levels, students from 68 countries have completed programs at Freedive Academy, reflecting its international reach and structured training standards.
“Our objective is not simply to certify instructors, but to develop highly competent professionals who are prepared to operate responsibly within a rapidly growing global industry,” said a representative of Freedive Academy. “By offering multi-agency instructor certifications alongside structured mentorship and internship opportunities, we are raising the professional standard of freediving education.”
Multi-Agency Freediving Instructor Certification
Freedive Academy offers instructor certification under three internationally recognized systems:
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AIDA Instructor Courses
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SSI Freediving Instructor Programs
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Molchanovs Instructor Certification
Candidates may pursue individual instructor tracks or enroll in combination packages that allow dual or multi-agency certification. These integrated pathways are increasingly chosen by divers seeking broader international teaching opportunities and long-term career flexibility.
Beginner-to-Instructor Development Pathway
For candidates entering the sport without advanced credentials, Freedive Academy provides complete development packages guiding students from beginner freediver training through to instructor certification. This structured progression ensures continuity in standards, performance development, and professional mentorship within a single training framework.
Located in Panglao, the Academy benefits from consistent open-water conditions, established safety infrastructure, and a high-volume international training environment – key components for preparing instructors for real-world teaching demands.
Freedive Instructor Internship Program
To support newly certified professionals, Freedive Academy has introduced a structured Freedive Instructor Internship Program. The internship provides supervised teaching experience, operational integration, and mentorship within an active training center.
The program has seen strong participation from recent graduates seeking practical teaching exposure before launching independent careers or joining international dive operations.
By integrating certification, cross-agency qualification, structured mentorship, and internship pathways, Freedive Academy continues to contribute to the professionalization of freediving instructor development globally.
Prospective candidates can learn more about the Freediving Instructor Courses at:
About Freedive Academy
Freedive Academy is an internationally recognized freediving training institution based in Panglao, Philippines. The Academy specializes in structured freediver education, instructor development, and professional mentorship programs under AIDA, SSI, and Molchanovs systems. Serving a global student base, Freedive Academy is committed to advancing safety, performance standards, and long-term career development within the freediving industry.
