Intensive ProgramWater Skills Certificate
Develop river and coastal skills with our intensive water program. Train in whitewater kayaking, rafting, and sea kayaking while preparing for internationally recognized certifications. Learn risk management strategies for dynamic water conditions—river reading, rescue systems, navigation, and trip leadership.
Block 1
Iceland
August-September 2026
Training on glaciers and volcanic terrain.
Block 2
Germany
September-November 2026
Training in the Bavarian Alps around Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
CoursesBuild technical water skills you can guide on.
The certificate develops competence across whitewater and sea environments, from swiftwater rescue to expedition sea kayaking, paired with the foundational and professional skills to work safely and lead others. You move from prepared theory into real conditions, then prove the skills against industry-standard assessments.
10 courses across 3 areas:
Foundational Skills
FD-101 Wilderness First Aid
FD-102 Navigation
FD-103 Weather Forecasting
FD-104 Leadership
FD-105 Instructional Skills
Water Skills
WS-401 Whitewater Rescue Technician
WS-402 Rafting
WS-403 Whitewater Kayaking / Pack Rafting
WS-404 Sea Kayaking
Professional Development
BS-502 Freelance Guide Start-Up Essentials
OutcomesWhat this certificate unlocks:
✓ Lead and assess on whitewater and open water
✓ Run swiftwater and whitewater rescue
✓ Plan and lead sea kayak expeditions
✓ Run wilderness first aid and group safety
✓ Start working as a freelance adventure guide
Water Intensive Tuition
€7.275
August 2026 intake · Registration fee €250
What's included
Full instruction and expert training
Online preparation modules
Industry certification exam fees
Field equipment for program activities
Transport during field blocks
Shared accommodation during field courses
Not included
Personal equipment
Meals
Accommodation outside field blocks
Eligibility
Minimum age 18
Physical fitness for strenuous outdoor activity
Intermediate swimming capability
B1 English proficiency (CEFR standard)