Unregulated Courses

As a member of the International Federation of the Swimming Teachers Association (IFSTA), and after many discussions with our 26 affiliated countries, STA is pleased to offer both regulated qualifications and unregulated courses, allowing learners across the globe to gain the necessary training within the leisure industry. We are delighted to offer unregulated international training for swimming teaching, baby and pre-school teaching and pool lifeguarding, so you can do your job with confidence, no matter where you are.

What is the Difference Between Regulated Qualifications and Non-regulated Courses?

Regulated qualifications offer learners certificates which will bear logos from regulatory bodies in the UK, whilst the non-regulated courses created by STA, which although do not appear on the regulatory framework are developed using the same industry experts and standards. They too are professional courses with the same quality attached to them.

Is an Unregulated Course for Me?

Unregulated courses are ideal for training staff in a specific area, and who do not need to go through a regulated programme. This is often the case with countries outside of the UK that do not require UK-regulated qualifications, especially when there are no country-specific entry requirements. This makes STA’s unregulated courses ideal for international learners because we’ve ensured a high standard of quality training can be delivered, but without all the regulatory requirements. This makes the courses more flexible, accessible, and cost-effective.