Advanced Course

Go deeper with confidence and control

AIDA3 / Wave 2 is for freedivers who already have a beginner certification and are ready to progress into deeper training, stronger rescue skills, and more refined technique. This course builds on your foundation through theory, pool training, and open water sessions designed to improve comfort, awareness, and performance in the water. AIDA positions AIDA3 above its foundation level, and Molchanovs describes Wave 2 as its second-level advanced course.

Duration

3 Days

Level

Advanced Level

Max Depth

Pool + Open Water

Certification

AIDA3 / Wave 2

Experience Needed

Beginner Certification Required

Progress Beyond The Beginner Stage

This course is designed for certified freedivers who want to become more capable, more relaxed, and more independent in the water. At this level, training goes beyond basic exposure and core skills. The focus shifts toward better technique, improved rescue ability, greater awareness, and more confident depth diving. Both AIDA and Molchanovs place this course as the next step after beginner certification.

This Course Is For You If…

You already hold a beginner freediving certification
You want to improve depth, comfort, and technique
You want stronger rescue and buddy skills
You want to train more seriously and consistently
You plan to continue into higher-level freediving later

AIDA and Molchanovs both present this level as progression after the first full beginner certification.

What You Will Build At Advanced Level

More advanced freediving theory
Improved equalisation and efficiency
Better body position, technique, and streamlining
Stronger rescue response and buddy awareness
More confidence in structured depth training
Better understanding of how to train safely and effectively

Molchanovs says Wave 2 is designed to help students go deeper and dive longer, while AIDA places AIDA3 as the advanced stage in its recreational progression.

How The Course Works

1. Theory

Build a deeper understanding of freediving, including training concepts, safety awareness, and the principles behind more efficient diving. Both agencies place theory as a core part of course progression.

2. Pool / Confined Water

Refine breath-hold control, movement efficiency, and safety skills in a more structured training environment.

3. Open Water

Apply your skills in depth sessions focused on comfort, technique, awareness, and stronger buddy procedures. Molchanovs describes Wave 2 as advanced training for going deeper and longer.

Before Joining

This level is intended as a follow-on course, not a first entry point. AIDA course listings show AIDA3 as a distinct higher-level course, and Molchanovs positions Wave 2 after Wave 1.

One Advanced Stage, Two Recognised Systems

This page presents Advanced Freediving as one clear progression stage. Depending on how the course is delivered, certification may be through AIDA3 or Molchanovs Wave 2. Both sit above beginner level and support the transition into more advanced recreational freediving.

What This Level Works Toward

Advanced training is about more than reaching a number. It is about developing the technique, safety, and confidence to dive more competently. The exact standards will depend on whether the course follows the AIDA3 or Molchanovs Wave 2 route, but both are designed as the next step for freedivers who want to continue progressing after beginner certification.

FAQ

Do I need previous certification?

Yes. This course is designed for students who have already completed a beginner-level freediving course.

Is this suitable for first-timers?

No. This is an advanced course intended for students progressing from beginner certification.

Will I train in both pool and open water?

Yes. Both AIDA and Molchanovs course structures include theory plus in-water training components.

What is the difference between AIDA3 and Wave 2?

They are two recognised certifications at a similar progression stage. The exact structure and standards differ, but both represent advanced recreational freediving training.

What comes after this course?

The next step is usually AIDA4 / Wave 3, depending on your goals and training pathway.

Train With More Depth, Skill, And Awareness

If you already have your beginner certification and are ready to progress, this course helps you build the next level of confidence, control, and safety in the water.

After Advanced, the next stage is typically AIDA4 / Wave 3. This is where training becomes more personalised, more demanding, and more focused on long-term development. Molchanovs places Wave 3 after Wave 2, and AIDA’s education ladder continues upward from AIDA3 toward higher levels.