08 Oct 2026
Short Courses Overview
Short courses are practical, skills‑focused programs designed to help you update, strengthen and expand your abilities, whether you’re an ASI Instructor refreshing skills or maintaining professional currency, or a recreational paddler or surfer wanting to improve technique, confidence and safety.
These short, targeted programs deliver real‑world skills you can apply immediately on the water.
Who These Courses Suit
Short Courses are ideal for:
Recreational paddlers and surfers wanting structured skills development
Individuals seeking practical, hands‑on learning
Outdoor guides and adventure operators
ASI Instructors needing annual rescue updates
Instructors requiring ongoing professional development credits (including Portugal TPTD/IPDJ and other countries)
Professional Development
Instructors holding other professional qualifications may also use short courses to meet their continuing education or currency requirements, depending on the standards of that country.
Rescue Courses
Rescue Courses build essential water safety and rescue skills for both recreational participants and instructors.
Recreational paddlers and surfers use these courses to improve personal safety, learn practical rescue techniques and gain confidence handling real‑world situations.
ASI instructors must complete rescue training, annually or each 2 years, to retain their instructor certification. Rescue courses refresh essential safety skills, rescue techniques and emergency response knowledge.
Course Types
Short Courses cover:
SUP skills
Surf skills
Bodyboard skills
Water rescue skills
Professional development modules
Delivery Modes
Short Courses may be delivered:
Online
Workshop
Practical / on‑water
Blended theory + practical
