Every IPAP certification is a full-day, in-person course built on a proven blend of the world's leading instructor programs, priced for the region you teach in.
Level 01 · Instructor
Teach beginners & new players.
80–90% of students taking lessons are beginners. Level 1 gives you a clear, structured way to teach them: basics first, in the right order, every time.
Your role, your responsibilities, and the IPAP standard you teach to.
Serving, the two-bounce rule, the kitchen, and how to explain them simply.
The foundations every beginner needs before anything else.
Consistent, repeatable technique over power.
Introducing control at the non-volley zone.
Clean, simple mechanics taught in progression.
How to plan and time a session from warm-up to wrap-up.
Adapting the same standard to different class sizes.
Keeping players safe and sessions organized.
On-court skills assessment plus a written exam.
Level 02 · Advanced Instructor
Teach intermediate to advanced players.
Take players from consistent to competitive. Level 2 focuses on diagnosing errors, building drills and teaching strategy.
Footwork, balance, weight transfer and paddle-face control.
Seeing the root cause, not just the symptom.
Teaching shot selection and transition play.
Building drills that scale from 3.0 to 4.5+.
Positioning, stacking, communication and patterns.
Fast-tracking ex-tennis and experienced athletes the right way.
Using simple video review to accelerate learning.
Advanced on-court assessment plus a written exam.
Level 03 · Master Instructor
Train & certify other instructors.
Master Instructors deliver the IPAP curriculum in their region and certify the next generation of coaches.
Every Level 1 & 2 module, lesson plan and timing.
Structuring the 8-hour course from start to finish.
Conducting skills assessments and grading fairly.
Keeping the standard consistent in your region.
Building a local network of IPAP-certified coaches.
FAQ
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Pricing is set by region so it's fair for where you teach. Philippine pricing is well below U.S. programs. Submit the form and we'll send current pricing for your area.
Yes. Level 2 accepts Level 1 certification from IPAP or another recognized program. Master Instructor requires IPAP Level 2.
No expensive annual membership just to stay listed. Our goal is to make certification accessible.
Your digital study guide and student workbook, plus course-day details: venue, time and what to bring.
You're certified at your level and listed in the IPAP instructor directory so players in your area can find and verify you. Your lessons and pricing are your own business.
No. Great instructors teach the way beginners learn, not the way they play. Solid fundamentals and a willingness to follow the standard matter most.