The courses are aimed at Instructors and other providers -
Outdoor Instructor Training Courses.
Fast track and intensive training courses are a great way to get your outdoor career off to a flying start. Centres and providers advertising in this section are able to provide you with the skills you will need.
Earn and Learn Trainee Courses and Apprentice Courses
10/6/2026
Dynamic Adventures located at Totnes in Devon are seeking applications for places or their next 12 month Outdoor Instructor Training course starting in 2026 - Wide ranging skills course based in Devon, North Wales and Overseas - Fully supported course - Courses commence October onwards
5/4/2026
New 2026 Training Course -TYF Adventure based at St Davids in Pembrokeshire are seeking applications for places on their Instructor Training Progamme - Course Dates: 17th August – 18th December 2026 - Introduction days in May, June and July - Course fee is discounted for early booking - Applications open now
Hertfordshire Scouts have a 2 day training course for the NSRA Youth Proficiency Scheme Tutor Award (Air Rifles) - Dates are 7th - 8th March 2026 - 9am - 5pm. - Participants must be a minimum of 21 years old - More courses through 2026
6/5/2025
Rock UK Instructor Training Programme - 2 year training programme at UK centres plus a trip to Africa in your second year - Free training, accommodation and essential equipment provided - Places still available for 2026 intake
19/3/2025
Mendip Outdoor Pursuits are seeking applications for places on theirInstructor Skills Courses - course cover Paddle UK courses for kayak and SUP, BCAB courses for leadership and coaching, Climbing courses, Navigation and Hill Walking courses and Target sports - Courses run throughout the year
29/11/2024
Now Recruiting - High Adventure based at Cowling in the Yorkshire Dales are seeking applications for places on their popular, fully supported 2 year Trainee Instructor programme - Earn and Learn with extensive training and monthly allowance - Places start in January 2026
7/11/2024
Now Recruiting -Action Adventure Activities based at Gartmore are now seeking applications for places on their Intern Outdoor Instructor Training Programme 2026 - Earn and Learn paid training - Applications open now
16/8/2024
Now Recruiting -Mount Cook Adventure Centre based near Matlock are seeking applications for places on their fully supported 'Paid to Train' Level 3 Outdoor Activity Apprentice programme - 2 year course - Applications open now
Queenstown
New Zealand
Pure Exploration Adventure are seeking applications for places on their Adventure Guide Programme - Are you a hiking enthusiast, longing to explore the middle earth landscape that’s synonymous with New Zealand? If you’re looking for the original AGP, where outdoor exploration is in abundance and you get qualifications - Queenstown is the program location for you! Applcations open now
Somerset
Mendip Outdoor Pusuits run an 18 week Accelerated Outdoor Instructor Training Course. Based in Somerset but with nationwide training and expeditions. Expect 20+ Courses and National Governing Body Qualifications, ready to help you develop a career you love. 2026 courses are now open for enquiries.
Outdoor Instructor Training Courses 16-23 weeks - 15 activities – up to 30 qualifications - in Scotland, Spain, Austria & the USA with Active Outdoor Pursuits - the courses offer the widest range of activities and NGB qualifications on the market - New 2026 course dates
