This is not a course aimed at teaching you how to dive. If that’s what you are looking for, check out our Master Program. SSI FITC teaches already competent freedivers the most effective ways to instruct others and pass freediving knowledge on to new divers. During the course, you will learn to individualize your students and their motivation in order to approach everyone with the teaching style that will work best for them.

As one of SSI’s youngest Instructor Trainers, our founder and Instructor Trainer – Thomas Dédès – brings with him a depth of experience, having certified nearly 40 freediving professionals in several countries. Preceded by a reputation – tough, but fair – you can rest assured that Thomas will hold your education to the highest standard. You will learn how to present each topic accurately, interestingly, and memorably, to best ensure your students’ success and enjoyment in the process. You will focus on safety in the water, while guiding your students to develop their skills comfortably and efficiently. You will train your eye to identify and correct students’ mistakes as they happen, so as to avoid building bad habits and to gain the most progress from their time in the water.