E-Learning

Study online at your own pace with our high-quality online CPDs

Your time, your pace, your environment

E-learning is all about flexibility and freedom, you can learn at a pace that suits you and at times that fit in with your life.
Not sure it’s for you? You can try it out first hand by going through the below samples:

E-learning courses

Introduction to Teaching Front Crawl

This online learning will support you in delivering practical sessions that focus on the development of front crawl technique.

Introduction to Teaching Backstroke

This online learning will support you in delivering practical sessions that focus on the development of backstroke technique.

Introduction to Teaching Breaststroke

This online learning will support you in delivering practical sessions that focus on the development of breaststroke technique.

Introduction to Teaching Butterfly

This online learning will support you in delivering practical sessions that focus on the development of butterfly technique.

School Swimming and Water Safety Overview

This free interactive resource gives an introduction to School Swimming and Water Safety, including guidance on training, standards and a summary of the core aquatic and safe self-rescue skills.

Teaching School Swimming and Water Safety

Equips Level 2 swimming teachers with the in-depth knowledge needed to deliver school swimming lessons that meet national curriculum requirements.

Adult Swimming

Developed with Swim England to help you prepare and deliver swimming lessons for adults

SPECIAL OFFER - Introduction to Front Crawl and Backstroke

For the whole of April and May, we are offering our Introduction to Front Crawl and Backstroke online learning (RRP £25) for FREE!

SPECIAL OFFER - Introduction to Breaststroke and Butterfly

For the whole of April and May, we are offering our Introduction to Breaststroke and Butterfly online learning (RRP £25) for FREE!

Mobile Devices in Swimming Lessons

Interactive online resource providing swimming teachers with guidance on how to use mobile devices safely and effectively.

Visually Impaired Friendly Swimming

This free online learning will help you understand visual impairments and how to support and include those with a visual impairment in swimming activities.

Deaf Friendly Swimming

How to ensure that deaf and hard of hearing young people are fully supported in accessing swimming lessons and training sessions.

Contemporary Issues

This online learning is aimed at technical officials from across swimming, water polo, synchronised swimming, diving and open water.

A Beginner's Guide to Refereeing Swimming

This online learning provides support and guidance for officials refereeing small or locally-run competitions.

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Free resources and special offers on e-learning

The wellbeing of our swimming community is our priority and over the coming weeks, we want to provide free opportunities for you to focus on your self-development. New free online learning Our Introduction to Front Crawl and Backstroke and Introduction to Breaststroke and Butterfly online learning is now free till the end of May. These courses are usually £25 each and take you through the basics of the four strokes. They are perfect for

Upcoming webinars from the Institute of Swimming and Swim England

The wellbeing of our swimming community is our priority and over the coming weeks, we want to provide opportunities to keep in touch. Here are our upcoming home-based learning and activities for you to get involved with. Swim England ‘Not on the Road Shows’ With us all staying indoors, Swim England have moved their regular regional roadshows to webinars, for free. We will be supporting Swim England by delivering popular topics such as

Our courses are changing to support the current operating environment

The outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) is impacting our society as a whole. Just like you, our current ways of life are changing every day and we are working hard to adapt in the best interests of our staff, our community and everyone who attends our courses. We’re in this together and we are committed as ever, and will do everything in our power to take care of one another. The wellbeing of our swimming community is our priority and over

Institute of Swimming advice and guidance regarding coronavirus (COVID-19)

You will all be aware of the current situation with the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19). The health and wellbeing of anyone who attends or supports our courses are of paramount importance to everyone at the Institute of Swimming. The Institute of Swimming is currently following the latest guidance from the Government and Public Health England and is advising its customers and members to do the same. Your training We are

Experiment with our swimming lesson ideas during British Science Week

We are celebrating British Science Week with some out-of-this-world activities to experiment with in your swimming lessons. Aliens and Astronauts The Astronauts cross the Galaxy (pool) moving in different directions avoiding the Alien. The Alien waits in the middle of the pool. Astronauts are safe if they float with their face submerged blowing bubbles. Astronauts that are caught by Aliens, also become Aliens. When there are

Celebrate stories with our World Book Day swimming lesson activities

World Book Day is on 5 March and we’ve come up with some ideas so you can bring books to life in your swimming lessons. Using the power of storytelling is a great way to inspire your swimmers and get participants to have fun while learning new skills. Miss Trunchbull Lookout - Matilda Miss Trunchbull is the Headmistress / Principal of Crunchem Hall Elementary School, attended by Matilda. In the book, she is depicted as a ‘gigantic terror,