{"id":28,"date":"2025-08-12T09:48:04","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T09:48:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kitesurfinginstructor.com\/?page_id=28"},"modified":"2025-08-12T09:58:35","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T09:58:35","slug":"become-a-kitesurf-instructor-course","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kitesurfinginstructor.com\/","title":{"rendered":"HOME"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text=”IMG_2155″ background_image=”https:\/\/kitesurfinginstructor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_2155-1-scaled-e1754992284266.jpg” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ min_height=”334px” custom_padding=”||369px|||” background_position=”top_center”][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” min_height=”2274.8px” custom_padding=”171px|||||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding=”27px|||||” custom_margin=”-109px|auto||auto||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][dipl_text_with_media _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][dipl_text_with_media_item item_shape=”circle” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Become a Certified Kitesurf Instructor with IKO Learn to teach kitesurfing at the highest standard. Join our IKO-certified Instructor Training Courses (ITC) – offered in top kite destinations worldwide.[\/dipl_text_with_media_item][\/dipl_text_with_media][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]

H2: Upcoming Instructor Courses<\/h3>\n

\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f August 2025 \u2013 Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka<\/strong>
\ud83c\udf0d October 2025 \u2013 Tarifa, Spain<\/strong>
\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f December 2025 \u2013 Brazil (Pre\u00e1 or Cumbuco)<\/strong>
\ud83e\udded More locations coming soon!<\/em><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” column_structure=”1_2,1_2″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”1_2″][dipl_image_hover_effect _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text=”IMG_2209″ image=”https:\/\/kitesurfinginstructor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_2209-scaled.jpg” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/dipl_image_hover_effect][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”1_2″][dipl_image_hover_effect _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text=”IMG_2187″ image=”https:\/\/kitesurfinginstructor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_2187-scaled.jpg” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/dipl_image_hover_effect][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]

What You Will Learn<\/h2>\n
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    Teaching theory & practice<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Risk management & safety protocols<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Real-time student teaching sessions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Equipment handling and setup<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Lesson planning and communication<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Evaluation and IKO Level 1 Instructor certification<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \u2705 The ITC lasts 5 days and includes both theory and practical sessions with real beginner students.<\/em><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]

    Who Can Join?<\/h2>\n
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      Minimum age: 18 years<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Certified IKO Assistant Instructor (or equivalent)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Riding upwind, jumps, controlled stops<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      First Aid + CPR (valid certificate)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Fluent in English (or the language of instruction)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Not sure if you meet the criteria? [Contact us] and we\u2019ll guide you.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]

      Ready to Start Your Instructor Journey?<\/h2>\n

      Join a growing international network of kite professionals. Take your passion to the next level with the guidance of an experienced examiner, high-quality training materials, and the support of the global IKO community.<\/p>\n

      \ud83c\udfaf Spots are limited \u2014 pre-register now to secure your place!<\/strong>
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      \ud83d\udc49 [Pre-register for an ITC Course]
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