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Benefit from trainers with 10+ years of global experience. They’ll help you enhance your skills and knowledge while running high-quality programs, regardless of the weather.
Connect with passionate kitesurfers who love traveling and sharing knowledge. This program will turn your passion into a rewarding lifestyle.
Deepen Your Kitesurfing Knowledge
For all levels
✔ Essential theoretical and technical aspects of kitesurfing
✔ The fundamentals through 16 engaging videos courses with quizzes to reinforce
✔ The safety and teaching techniques
Become a confident, skilled Kitesurfer
For all independent level
✔ Improved riding skills
✔ Structured progression of skills
✔ Practice supervision and spot management
✔ Networking opportunities with fellow kitesurfers
Gain a safe and effective expertise
For certified Assistant
✔ Hands-on pedagogical exercises and simulations
✔ Structured progression of skills
✔ Application of the highest international safety standards
✔ Instruction across Discovery to Advanced levels
Learning from Thilo is a true gift! I really feel like I’ve made significant progress, and the course has been incredibly valuable for me! Wow! Thumbs up all around and a strong recommendation for everyone reading this!!!
★★★★★
Stephanie Hess
Instructor course in Germany
My expectations were met or even exceeded! The course allowed me to learn new things and put them into practice! It was a continuous discovery, and I realized how important this teaching method was. At the end of this course, my self-esteem and motivation increased. I thank my Examiner for his professionalism and helpfulness, but most of all for his ability to engage us and make available his skills that enriched us culturally and professionally.
★★★★★
Giulia Porcelli
Instructor course in Italy
I knew the IKO course was going to be good, but it actually surpassed my expectations. Daniele is a great examiner. Very professional, very clear with all his explanations, and also very respectful. I consider the IKO standards very high and already recommended the course to several people.
★★★★★
Michel Strocchi
Instructor course in Tarifa, Spain
Ideal Conditions for Understanding the Key Issues of Kite Teaching
We've received a very detailed protocol regarding the general safety practices essential for this sport.
It’s an exciting opportunity to convey the foundational principles of effective kite teaching.
★★★★★
Marie dufort
Assistant course in France
Having practiced the sport for 16 years and some of those years also spent teaching others, I had no idea why I would need an Assistant course as I thought I knew so much about all the aspects and steps. Now that I have completed the course, I can confidently say that I am glad that I have chosen IKO and every minute was worth it. I gained new knowledge, improved my actual knowledge and understood that some terminology has been changed to simplify things, some myths and misconceptions have been clarified and I also learned so much from the Trainer who shared not just the course but also real life examples and stories that were very useful and interesting. I recommend any kiteboarder to go through the Assistant course as it’s not just about being an assistant but a more knowledgeable, safer and better kiteboarder. Thank you
Aigars Gulbis
Assistant course in Latvia
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Aigars Gulbis
Assistant course in Latvia
Turn Your Passion into a Profession
Transform your love for kitesurfing into a fulfilling career.
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Find jobs available across 400 IKO affiliated centers in top locations.
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Make friends with like-minded kitesurfers and embrace a lifestyle of travel and adventure.
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Learn At Your Own Pace
Prepare online with interactive video lessons, then attend live courses.
Receive High-Quality Training
Learn from world-class trainers ensuring the highest safety and teaching standards in the sport.
Enjoy a Life-Changing Experience
Embrace an exciting, opportunity-rich lifestyle as an instructor.
