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Training

The Training module helps you manage skydiving training programs. Track student progress, manage instructor assignments, and ensure students meet all requirements for certification and advancement.
Training programs page showing available courses

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Overview

The Training module provides comprehensive training management for skydiving schools and dropzones. Manage programs like AFF (Accelerated Freefall), tandem training, and advanced courses. Track student progress and ensure compliance with training requirements.

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Key Features

Training Programs

Create and manage training programs for different skill levels and certifications.

Student Management

Enroll students in programs and track their progress through training stages.

Instructor Assignment

Assign instructors to students and training sessions. Track instructor workloads.

Progress Tracking

Monitor student progress through training stages. Track completed jumps and requirements.

Certification Management

Track student certifications and advancement. Monitor when students are ready for next level.

Training Records

Record all training sessions including jumps, ground instruction, and evaluations.

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Getting Started

1

Access Training

Navigate to Skydiving → Training from your dashboard sidebar.
2

View Training Programs

See available training programs:
  • Program names
  • Student counts
  • Completion rates
  • Active students
List of training programs

Training programs

3

Create Training Program

Click New Program to create a new training program.

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Training Programs

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Program Types

Common skydiving training programs:
  • First Jump Course (Tandem) - Tandem jump introduction
  • AFF (Accelerated Freefall) - Accelerated freefall training
  • Static Line - Static line training method
  • IAD (Instructor Assisted Deployment) - IAD training
  • Advanced Courses - Advanced training programs
  • Instructor Training - Instructor certification courses

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Creating Programs

1

Create New Program

Click New Training Program.
2

Enter Program Details

Provide program information:
  • Program Name - e.g., “AFF Level 1-7”
  • Description - Program overview
  • Prerequisites - Required prerequisites
  • Duration - Expected program duration
  • Certification - What certification is earned
Form for creating training program

Create training program

3

Define Training Stages

Create program stages:
  • Stage name and number
  • Required jumps
  • Skills to demonstrate
  • Evaluation criteria
  • Prerequisites for next stage
4

Set Requirements

Define completion requirements:
  • Minimum jumps required
  • Skills demonstrations
  • Written exams
  • Practical evaluations
  • Other requirements
5

Save Program

Save the program. You can now enroll students.

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Student Enrollment

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Enrolling Students

1

Open Program

Select a training program to enroll students.
2

Enroll Student

Click Enroll Student or Add Student.
3

Select Student

Choose from organization members:
  • Search by name
  • Filter by status
  • Select student
4

Set Enrollment Details

Configure enrollment:
  • Start date
  • Expected completion date
  • Primary instructor (optional)
  • Notes
5

Complete Enrollment

Save enrollment. Student is now enrolled and can begin training.

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Progress Tracking

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Training Stages

Track progress through stages:
  • Stage Completion - Which stages are completed
  • Current Stage - Where student is now
  • Jumps Completed - Number of training jumps
  • Skills Demonstrated - Skills successfully shown
  • Requirements Met - Completed requirements
Training progress tracking

Student progress

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Recording Training

1

Record Training Session

After a training session:
  1. Open student profile
  2. Go to Training tab
  3. Click Record Training
2

Enter Session Details

Provide information:
  • Date - Training date
  • Type - Ground instruction, jump, evaluation
  • Stage - Training stage
  • Instructor - Who taught
  • Jump Number - If applicable
  • Performance - How student performed
  • Notes - Observations and feedback
3

Update Progress

Mark progress:
  • Skills demonstrated
  • Requirements met
  • Stage completion
  • Advancement eligibility
4

Save Record

Save training record. System updates student progress automatically.

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Instructor Management

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Assigning Instructors

1

Assign Instructor

Assign instructor to student:
  1. Open student profile
  2. Go to Training tab
  3. Click Assign Instructor
  4. Select instructor
  5. Save assignment
2

View Instructor Workload

See instructor assignments:
  • Number of students
  • Training sessions scheduled
  • Workload distribution

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Instructor Features

Instructors can:
  • View assigned students
  • Record training sessions
  • Update student progress
  • Provide feedback
  • Recommend advancement

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Certification Tracking

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Certification Requirements

Monitor certification progress:
  • Completed Requirements - What’s been met
  • Remaining Requirements - What’s still needed
  • Eligibility - Ready for certification
  • Certification Date - When certified

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Issuing Certifications

1

Verify Requirements

Before certification, verify:
  • All requirements completed
  • Minimum jumps met
  • Skills demonstrated
  • Evaluations passed
2

Issue Certification

Issue certification:
  1. Open student profile
  2. Go to Certifications
  3. Click Issue Certification
  4. Enter certification details
  5. Upload certificate (optional)
  6. Save

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Best Practices

1

Track Progress Regularly

Update student progress after each training session. Accurate records are essential for safety and compliance.
2

Verify Requirements

Always verify all requirements are met before advancing students or issuing certifications.
3

Document Performance

Record detailed performance notes. This helps track improvement and identify areas needing work.
4

Monitor Instructor Workload

Ensure instructors aren’t overloaded. Balanced workloads improve training quality.
5

Maintain Training Records

Keep complete training records. Good documentation supports safety and compliance.

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Troubleshooting

  • Verify training sessions are being recorded
  • Check if sessions are linked to correct student
  • Ensure progress fields are being updated
  • Review training recording process
  • Verify student is organization member
  • Check program prerequisites are met
  • Ensure program has capacity
  • Review enrollment permissions
  • Verify requirement criteria are met
  • Check if requirements are properly configured
  • Ensure all prerequisite requirements are completed
  • Review requirement settings