Earn your certificate through Born to Fly.

We're with you every step of the way.
"As Born to Flyer was recommended to myself, I wouldn’t hesitate to refer a friend!
I am very thankful for the information and guidance through
My journey to become a certified Aerial Instructor."     ~ Kirsten H. 

"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 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. 

Note: Start recording and documenting your hours as soon as you start your live training, which may be months before you enroll in the certificate program. We recommend waiting until you are ready to complete your video reviews (RTAPs) to enroll in the certificate program.

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.

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 other hours as well.  The key thing is documentation of those hours. All hours must be completed AFTER your live training commenced. 
Note the following for your practicum plan:
  • The video feedback process is counted typically as 3 hours towards your certificate, because it will typically include 2 classes that are filmed and sent in plus 1 hour of mentorship to discuss your feedback. However, these hours can vary. Whatever hours you end up completing during this process, make sure to document for your certificate.
  • If you complete Silks 1 and Rope 1 Fast Track, you can apply for a combination certificate (worth 55 hours).
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Copy This Template for Documenting Your Hours:

Step 4: Complete a CPR course

Complete a course in CPR and submit your documentation to us at borntoflyaerial@gmail.com along with your completed hours document. Please wait to send all documentation together to assist with a smooth process in finishing your certificate. 

Step 5

 Submit your first filmed class to Born to Fly™ for feedback.  
​Please allow about 3-4 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 Documented Hours showing all you have completed to earn your certificate.  

​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."

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