Who attends?

Career Change?

Whether you are attending one of our outdoor instructor courses as a career start, or you fancy a change of direction, by the end of this course you will be ready to make the transition into the outdoor industry. Around 50% of our students are those new to the outdoor industry with relatively no experience and looking for a change of direction, with ages ranging from 18 to 50 years old. Maybe this is something you have always wanted to do but never known how to get into it or been put off by the idea of starting at the bottom of the ladder as a trainee. With the leisure and adventure industry constantly growing, with more and more work options around the world, this is the ideal stepping stone to get the training required to get straight into the industry, whether freelance, self-employed, part time, volunteer work, or overseas - this course is suitable for all.

Already into the outdoors?

If this is you then this outdoor instructor course is the ideal way to gain some top coaching and develop existing skills further. If you attend the course already with experience, we then work with you to take it to the next level by building on from where you are at. The course deliberately has low ratios and personal appraisals to ensure you get the training required to gain as high a level as possible. If you already hold awards we will look at progressing these further, maybe 3 and 4 star or level 2 coach training, or Single pitch awards. If this is you, then give us a call or arrange a visit and we can personalise your training needs.

Time out or travel plans?

Maybe you have plans to travel and want to combine some work and fun on the way. As a provider running trips and courses all over the world we can give you the skills and direct you into the abundance of opportunities for those with the right background to work in this growing world-wide industry. The UK sets the industry standards for outdoor instructor courses and qualifications around the world, so the training you get is well recognised. We have previous Academy students running climbing walls in Canada, and others just travelling whilst earning some money coaching along the way.

Just fancy trying something different?

This course is not just suited to those wanting to work in the industry, but also those wishing to get some hands on personal coaching, learn some new skills, gain some skills in working with others and of course have some fun along the way. This course offers outdoor experience and training that will be with you for life.