Earn your certificate through Born to Fly.

We're with you every step of the way.

NEW:  Guide for Trainees
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"This has been such an amazing, eye-opening
experience. I'm so excited to be representing such a
​knowledgeable group!

- Heather S.

The Process

Step 1

Complete a live, 30-hour aerial teacher training course that offers Born to Fly credits. 

Our providers have been selected for their excellence in safety, technical training, and teaching methods.

Step 2

After completing a live training, enroll in the certificate program and pay the enrollment fee to begin the practicum (online).

PLEASE COMPLETE THE ENROLLMENT FORM TO SUBMIT ALONGSIDE YOUR PAYMENT.

Step 3

Plan out your hours so that you can complete your Practicum Hours to fulfill your certificate requirements.  Your mentor will make suggestions and approve your plan.  Your online account will then be activated for that specific level/apparatus certificate.

The total of all hours for your 50-Hour must be -- you guessed it -- 50 hours! So, the number of practicum hours is 50 minus your live training hours (typically 30 hours, but are sometimes less with private trainings).

Most of your practicum hours consist of live teaching practice. However, your hours are ultimately a combination of lesson planning, mentorship hours, observation hours, assisting hours and online modules as well.  The key thing is documentation of those hours. All hours must be completed AFTER your live training. 
Note the following for your practicum plan:
  • Level 1 contains 1 hour of online modules; please note this on your plan.
  • The video feedback process is worth 2 hours (2 hours of videos submitted)
  • If you complete Silks 1 and Rope 1 Fast Track, you can apply for a combination certificate (worth 55 hours).
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Your Practicum Planning Document:
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Step 4

Print out the Practicum Plan document (above) and create a plan.  Create an organized way to log your hours.  We recommend completing several logged teaching hours before moving on to Step 5 = RTAP. 

Step 5

 Submit your first filmed class to Born to Fly™ for feedback.  
​Please allow about 4 weeks for processing.

Step 6

Review your feedback document based on your aerial class video, and schedule an online chat with your reviewer via email.  Take about 1-3 months to implement the feedback, then submit your second filmed class.

Step 7

Once your final video gains approval, submit your Practicum Packed with all your logged hours.  Also, submit a copy of your current CPR card.

Step 8

Receive your Born to Fly™ Certificate! 
Submit to your employer or insurance company for proof of training.
Get a listing on our website under "certificate holders."
Certificates are held in good-standing for 2 years, then requires 10 hours of training to renew.