One standard for how pickleball is taught — from Manila to Cebu to Mindanao, and beyond. Get certified as an instructor, or find a certified coach near you.
01 — The Standard
Pickleball is exploding across the Philippines — but too many instructors teach the way they play, not the way beginners learn. IPAP sets one clear, progressive standard so every lesson, in every city, starts from the right foundation.
A curriculum built on the best of the world's leading certification programs — blending hands-on, on-court mechanics with structured classroom method.
World-class certification without U.S. prices. Fees are set for the region you teach in — no costly annual memberships just to stay listed.
Certified instructors are listed in our directory so players can find — and verify — a qualified coach anywhere in the country.
You don't teach a first-grader calculus. Basics first. Every time.
— Ken Cuaderno, Founder
02 — Certification
Each level is a full-day, in-person course with lesson plans, an on-court skills assessment, and a written exam. Pass, and you're certified — and listed.
Teach beginners & new players
Open to all. Includes digital study guide & student workbook.
Teach intermediate to advanced players
Requires Level 1 certification — from IPAP or another recognized program.
Train & certify other instructors
Requires IPAP Level 2 certification.
03 — The Course Day
Sign up for an upcoming workshop 3–4 weeks out. You'll receive your study guide and workbook ahead of course day.
Timed, structured modules covering method, lesson planning and how to run a session — no improvising.
Put it into practice. Teach real drills, get real feedback, in real time.
Individual on-court skills assessment plus a written exam. Pass both to earn your certification.
Your profile goes live in the IPAP directory — so players can find you and verify your credentials.
04 — For Players
Every IPAP instructor has passed the same assessment, to the same standard. Search by region, or verify that your coach is certified.
Pick your area and we'll connect you with certified instructors nearby.
Full instructor directory launching with our first certified class.
Enter an instructor's name to confirm their IPAP level and status.
05 — Upcoming
New certification courses are being scheduled now. Register interest and you'll hear about dates first.
New course dates across the Philippines are being scheduled. Register interest and we'll let you know first.
Public certification dates coming soon. See all workshops →
06 — Founder
Ken Cuaderno is a certified pickleball instructor with credentials from two of the sport's largest U.S. certification bodies, and has spent years coaching and working alongside the pickleball community in the Philippines.
IPAP exists because the Philippines has the talent — what's missing is a shared standard, and certification that's priced for the people who'll actually teach here. The mission is simple: raise the level of instruction everywhere the game is growing.
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Tell us a bit about yourself. We'll follow up with upcoming course dates, pricing for your region, and next steps.