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Year Round Pricing
Instructor Candidate
per person
$ 2,500
Private Instructor Candidate
per person
$ 3,500
Turn Your Passion of Diving Into A Career!
If you’re passionate about freediving and want to turn it into a career, the PADI Freedive Instructor course is the perfect choice! Live Free Diving offers a reputable, business-savvy team with highly experienced instructors dedicated to your success. This 7-day intensive course in Palm Beach County, FL, includes 1 day of pre-assessment workshops followed by 5 days of PADI Freedive Instructor Training.
PADI is one of the most popular paths to becoming a professional freediver, and since its Freediving program began, it has rapidly grown into one of the top educational systems worldwide. This course includes classroom sessions, dry training, confined water exercises, and open water teaching skills.
For those interested in starting their own freedive business, additional business workshops are available to provide the guidance you need, make sure to checkout the additional business workshops Live Free Diving provides, below.
Why Should You Take The Freedive Instructor Course With Us?
Learn to teach freediving where it truly matters — in the open ocean. Our courses focus on building your confidence, skills, and real-world experience in authentic water conditions. With small class sizes, a private boat, and over 10 years of expert instruction from Kaleigh “Keke” McBride — Florida’s first female PADI Freediving Instructor Trainer — you’ll receive personalized guidance every step of the way. Gain the knowledge, practice, and mentorship you need to thrive as a professional freedive instructor.
What’s Included in the Freedive Instructor Course:
- 3 Confined Water Sessions
- 5 Open Water Sessions
- Yoga/ Breathing/ Meditation workshop sessions
- PADI Freedive Instructor manual & slates
- Internationally recognized certification upon successful completion
What You Will Learn:
- Student Learning & Instruction
- Teaching Freediver Workshops & Supervision
- Safety & Risk Management Techniques
- Learn Freediving Physiology & Psychology
- Beginner Business Organizing & Marketing Workshop
- How to Care For The Environment & How Philanthropy in Your Community Helps
- Mindfulness & Meditation Techniques
Course Requirements:
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- STA: 2:30
- DYN: 50m
- CWT: -32m
- Black out rescue: -15m
Which path is best for you?
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For the Certified PADI Master Freediver! Let’s get right down to business!
You’ve put in the work, mastered your skills, and now it’s time to take the leap into a professional freediving career. Join our Freedive Instructor Course to turn your passion into a profession, inspiring others to explore the underwater world with confidence and safety.
Bundle includes:
- EFR / CPR Certification
- FULL COST:
- $2,500 | w/ group
- $3,500 | private
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Not a Certified Master Freediver but are a SCUBA Professional with a level 1 Freediver certification?
This pathway is exclusively for PADI Scuba Professionals only. However, please note that while you can earn your Freedive Instructor rating with just an Advanced Freediver certification, we strongly recommend pursuing your Master Freediver certification as well. This will not only enhance your skills as a diver and instructor but also give you the credibility and confidence you deserve in the freediving community.
Bundle includes:
- Advanced Freediver certification
- Plus, the Freedive Instructor Course
- FULL COST:
- $3,500 | w/ group
- $5,500 | private
Have you been Level 1 Freediver certified for less than 1 year?
After completing the Level 1 Freediver course, many students are so pumped that they want to dive right into the next levels! While we love the enthusiasm, we suggest taking it slow and steady. As Malcolm Gladwell says in Outliers, it takes around 10,000 hours of practice to truly master a skill. We recommend waiting at least a year before jumping from Level 1 to Level 2 and 3. Use that time to sharpen your skills, train with friends, travel to different dive sites to build your knowledge and skills!. Trust us, you’ll enjoy the journey even more!
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Are you a Certified Freediver (Level 1) but do not have your Advanced (Level 2) & Master (Level 3) Certifications?
Before you can join the Instructor Course, you’ll need to complete your Advanced and Master Freediver certifications. These courses will deepen your skills, refine your technique, and prepare you for the next step in your freediving journey.
Bundle includes:
- Advanced / Master Combo Course
- EFR / CPR certification
- Plus, the Freedive Instructor Course
- FULL COST:
- $4,500 | w/ group
- $6,500| private
Have you been certified for less than 1 year?
After completing the Level 1 Freediver course, many students are so pumped that they want to dive right into the next levels! While we love the enthusiasm, we suggest taking it slow and steady. As Malcolm Gladwell says in Outliers, it takes around 10,000 hours of practice to truly master a skill. We recommend waiting at least a year before jumping from Level 1 to Level 2 and 3. Use that time to sharpen your skills, train with friends, travel to different dive sites to build your knowledge and skills!. Trust us, you’ll enjoy the journey even more!
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Are you a Freediving enthusiast with no certifications yet?
Your journey has just begun! Start with your Freediver (Level 1) certification and work your way through Advanced and Master levels to qualify for the Instructor Course.
After completing the Level 1 Freediver course, many students are so pumped they want to dive straight into the next levels! While we love the enthusiasm, we recommend taking it slow and steady. As Malcolm Gladwell points out in Outliers, mastering a skill takes time and practice. Consider waiting at least a year before progressing to Levels 2 and 3. Use this time to sharpen your skills, train with friends, and explore different dive sites to build your experience. Trust us, you’ll enjoy the journey even more and be a stronger diver for it!
Want The Most Out of Your Instructor Course?
Live Free Diving not only wants to provide you with the best freedive instruction, trainings, and courses…we want you to succeed! Checkout the additional options we have to help you grow and get the most out of your new career!
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Already a Master Freediver and want to tune up your skills and prepare for the Freedive Instructor Course? Join us for additional one-on-one coaching and feedback during your line diving training sessions.
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As an additional add-on during your Freedive Instructor training, we’re thrilled to include a business marketing workshop tailored specifically for freediving professionals. During this session, you’ll have the freedom to ask any business or marketing-related questions—whether you’re looking to start your own business, need guidance on setting up an LLC, or want to learn how to effectively market yourself. We’ll explore strategies for building your personal brand, attracting students, leveraging social media, and creating lasting connections within the freediving community. This workshop is designed to give you the tools, insights, and confidence to thrive, no matter your career goals in the freediving industry.
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Every new business needs photos! Live Free Diving will provide you with professional in water (and out of water) photos to use for marketing yourself and the courses you will provide in your new business.
Post Certification and Follow-Up Sessions:
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Starting your freediving career is exciting — but building your teaching business can feel overwhelming! Our Freedive Instructor Mentorship sessions are designed to help you confidently grow, refine your skills, and succeed as a professional instructor.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your offerings, you’ll get personalized guidance on everything from course structure and teaching techniques to business growth, marketing, mentorship opportunities, and deciding whether to work independently or with a dive shop.
Tier Duration What’s Included Price (USD) Quick Check-In 30 minutes Focused guidance on one topic — teaching tips, course structure, business questions, or choosing your work path Free for LFD candidates Full Strategy Session 1 hour n-depth mentorship covering course setup, teaching refinement, marketing, business growth, and career path options. Includes a follow-up email with notes & resources. $150 3-Session Growth Package 3 × 1-hour sessions Ongoing support as you refine your skills and grow your freediving business. Includes email support between sessions, personalized growth checklist, and guidance on independent vs dive shop career strategies. $375 (Save $75) Monthly Mentorship 4 × 1-hour sessions per month For instructors ready to level up. Includes weekly calls, ongoing feedback, priority email access, and templates/resources for marketing, course planning, student engagement, and work path guidance. $500/month -
Shadowing a 2-day Freedive Course is the perfect opportunity to gain confidence, refine your teaching skills, and enhance your course structure. Whether you need a little guidance on delivering lessons, want to observe how to handle students in real time, or aim to earn Freediver student certifications to level up and earn your Advanced Freedive Instructor rating, this shadowing experience will give you valuable insights and hands-on experience to boost your career and confidence.
Upcoming Course Dates:
2026
- Early June- dates coming soon!
Application to Enroll
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Freedive Instructor Application
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