In this guide
- What you need first: A C Licence and at least 1,000 jumps.
- Cost: There's no course price. You get here jump by jump.
- What's next: Disciplines and grades
A thousand jumps. That's a thousand exits, a thousand openings and a thousand landings. The D Licence says you've lived it.
What you need
- A C Licence.
- At least 1,000 jumps.
Where it leads
You need at least a D Licence and ten hours of freefall to become an Accelerated Freefall Instructor. Read more in coaching and instructor ratings.
Source: Training & Progression and Be an Instructor, British Skydiving, checked October 2026.
Governing body: British Skydiving. It sets the UK safety standards and training awards for skydiving, so it's the official place to find out more.
Typical prices, checked October 2026. The club or coach sets and bills the price.
The club map lists some of the UK clubs for this sport. It is a starting point, so check with the club before you travel. To have a coach found for you, use the enquiry form.
