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All Certification Courses

Lifeguard standing watch

Lifeguard Certification

American-standard water rescue, CPR/AED and surveillance training. 32-hour course, weekend or weekday cohorts.

6 weeks · Beach & Pool tracks
Divers training in open water

Scuba Rescue Diver

Emergency response, self-rescue and diver-assist skills for certified divers looking to move into rescue and instructor tracks.

4 weeks · Open water sessions
Scuba diver underwater

Dive Instructor Development

Full instructor development course for candidates pursuing professional certification to teach open water and rescue courses.

8 weeks · Includes internship hours
Divers surfacing together

CPR & First Aid Refresher

Half-day refresher for currently certified lifeguards and dive professionals renewing credentials.

1 day · Renewal eligible
Lifeguard on beach patrol

Waterfront Lifeguard Add-On

Open-water specific module covering currents, surf conditions and boat traffic awareness for beach placements.

1 week · Requires base certification
Instructor observing from tower

Junior Lifeguard Program

Ages 13–17 introductory water safety and fitness program, a pipeline into full certification later.

3 weeks · Summer cohorts