Survival Instructor Training and Certification Program - Gray Bearded Green Beret Survival School

Complete Survival Instructor Training Program

Master the Skills to Become a Certified Survival Instructor

The GB2 Survival Instructor Training Program is a comprehensive series of courses designed to equip you with the skills, confidence, and knowledge needed to build a safe, credible, and successful career in the survival and bushcraft industry. This program not only develops your wilderness skills but also teaches you how to effectively teach these skills and manage a survival school or business.

Survival Instructor Certification

Earn your Wilderness Survival Instructor Certification from Gray Bearded Green Beret (GB2), recognized for producing some of the most professional, proficient, and mentally tough instructors in the industry. This certification is a powerful credential for anyone aiming to establish themselves as a survival instructor and gain recognition for excellence.

Systematic Approach to Instructor Development

Producing top-tier survival instructors takes time and experience. Unlike shorter programs that focus solely on individual survival skills, the GB2 Survival Instructor Training Program emphasizes:

• Skill development through real-world practice.
• Principles of effective teaching.
• Building and managing a successful survival school or business.

This program ensures you’re not just an instructor, but a highly capable and professional survival instructor.

Program Phases

Phase 1: Survival Skills Development (Instructor Candidate)

Learn the foundational skills required for all survival instructors. During this phase, you’ll gain proficiency in survival, bushcraft, winter survival, primitive survival, land navigation, and wilderness medicine.

Courses Included:

• Wilderness Survival Course
• Bushcraft Skills Course
• Winter Survival Course
• Primitive Survival Course
• Master Navigator Course
• Wilderness First Responder Course

Key Details:

• 27 Training Days.
• Extended practice between courses.
• Proficiency tested at 100% during the Final Instructor Evaluation.

Phase 2: Instructor Development (Instructor Apprentice)

Develop teaching skills and business acumen through the Train the Trainer Course and hands-on On-the-Job Training (OJT).

Courses Included:

• Train the Trainer Course (4 Days): Learn principles of adult learning, curriculum development, and business fundamentals.
• Hybrid Distance Learning: Submit video evaluations of assigned modules for critique.
• OJT (Minimum 20 Days): Deliver instruction at live GB2 events, gaining real-world teaching experience and course setup knowledge.

Key Details:

• Minimum 24 days of training.
• Apprentices are responsible for travel to OJT events.

Phase 3: Final Instructor Evaluation

Complete the program with the Final Instructor Evaluation Course, designed to test your survival skills, teaching abilities, and physical fitness to 100% proficiency.

• No details about this course are disclosed to preserve its integrity.
• Successful completion earns you the Instructor Tab and Certification from GB2.

Flexible Scheduling and Self-Paced Learning

This program includes 35 Training Days and 20+ OJT Days. Courses are self-paced and can be taken in any order. Tuition never expires, allowing you the flexibility to complete training on your schedule.

Note: The Train the Trainer Course and Final Instructor Evaluation require successful completion of prerequisites and an invitation to attend.

Due to the deep discount and extensive tracking logistics, this bundle is 100% non-refundable.

Survival Instructor Training Program Overview

See individual course listings for detailed information on each component.

Become a Certified Survival Instructor

Gain all core courses, the Train the Trainer Course, and the Final Instructor Evaluation at 25% Off:

• Wilderness Survival Course
• Bushcraft Skills Course
• Winter Survival Course
• Primitive Survival Course
• Master Navigator Course
• Wilderness First Responder Course
• Train the Trainer Course
• Final Instructor Evaluation

Safety and Professionalism

• Fully Insured
• Medic Station and Appropriate Medical Equipment On-Site
• Dedicated Medic and Search and Rescue Personnel on Staff
• All Instructors CPR/AED and Wilderness First Responder Certified (Minimum)
• Program Developed and Supervised by Joshua Enyart: Former Army Ranger, Green Beret, and professional instructor.