Swim PD Academy NEXTGEN

Everything You Need in One Platform

We've gone NextGen — a complete professional development platform designed specifically for swim teachers. Developed by Laurie Lawrence and a team of specialist content experts, the platform delivers recognised PD/CPD hours while helping swim teachers, coaches, and aquatic professionals build skills, stay current, and advance their careers year-round.

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Professional Development for AUSTSWIM Teachers

AUSTSWIM and Laurie Lawrence have partnered to provide AUSTSWIM Teachers™ with access to ongoing professional development through the online Swim Professional Development Academy. Enhance your teaching skills, stay up to date with industry best practice, and learn through flexible online training.

AUSTSWIM for PD Hours towards AUSTSWIM license renewal - 1 hour training module = 1 PD hour

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On-Demand Skills Library

Access 500+ training modules, skill videos, resources, and webinars.
All ages and skill levels - infants to school-aged children to squads.
NEW skill-based short videos — watch, then teach with confidence.
Specialist teaching topics - neurodiversity and lesson-planning ideas.
Find what you need with a clear folder structure and thumbnail previews for easy browsing.

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Year-Round Learning Series

Learn - Connect - Grow with our new 12-month pathway gives you continuous professional growth, with structured, interactive training. Each swim topic includes 3 online sessions:

Live Learning Session – join our experts online.

On-Demand Training – build your skills with selected video modules.

Ask the Expert Forum – reconnect and discuss in a live Q&A with our specialist team.

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NextGen Chat Hub

Connect, collaborate, and learn with fellow swim professionals. Ask questions, share insights, and get guidance from our specialist team — all within your Swim PD Academy NextGen platform.

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NextGen Community

A central space for swim professionals to access industry news, best practice guidelines, and professional development links. Stay informed, explore trusted sites, and keep your professional knowledge current — all within your Swim PD Academy NextGen platform.

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On-Demand Learning

Learn at your own pace, accessible 24/7 from anywhere.
Earn recognised PD/CPD hours and download PD recognition certificates
Created by Laurie Lawrence and our specialist content writing team.

NextGen isn’t just training — it’s your complete professional development platform for swim professionals

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