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 and 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.
Short courses are ideal for:
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.
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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 annual rescue training to retain their instructor certification. Rescue courses refresh essential safety skills, rescue techniques, and emergency response knowledge.
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All upcoming short courses and rescue courses are listed on the Find Courses page.
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