Your Path to Becoming a Survival Expert (16 years and older)

Do you want more than just outdoor adventures? Do you want to lead people, master real crises, and not just live but also teach survival? Then our Survival Trainer Training is exactly right for you.

In 5 intensive weekend modules (also possible during the week), you will learn everything that will make you a true survival professional – from the basics of wilderness survival to advanced techniques.

Intensive. Practical. Unique.

Our Survival Trainer Training comprises 5 weekend modules (Saturday–Sunday, incl. overnight stay in the forest). In small groups, you will learn step-by-step everything that will make you a true survival expert and trainer.

Each module takes place outdoors in nature – in various forests and areas, so you experience different conditions. Additionally, we undertake joint excursions by car, e.g., to rivers, shooting ranges, or special spots, to provide you with the broadest possible range of experiences.

What makes our training special

We go beyond the usual and combine classic survival with tactical & militarily inspired elements:

• 🎯 Hunting & Game Processing – basics of hunting, taking down & processing animals.
• 🎣 Fishing (kilo fishing) & Food Procurement – effective fishing with modern & improvised methods.
• 🔫 Weapon Handling – safe use of firearms, legal aspects, and registration with a shooting club (if desired)
• 🏕️ Survival Basics – fire, water, shelter.
• 🩹 Tactical First Aid – realistic training
• 🗺️ Navigation & Orientation – map, compass, modern aids & night orientation.
• 👥 Group Leadership & Group Dynamics – how to lead, motivate a group, and maintain an overview even in stressful situations.
• 📚 Didactics & Methodology – how to convey knowledge, deal with difficult participants, and manage and de-escalate dynamics.
• ⚖️ Legal Foundations & Business Establishment – everything you need to consider to offer your own survival courses.

The 5 Modules at a Glance (for all seasons)

Block 1 – Fundamentals

Fire, water, shelter, orientation, first aid
👉 Introduction to survival & trainer role.

Block 2 – Food & Provisioning

Hunting, fishing, outdoor cooking, trap building.
👉 Focus: Food procurement & practical application.

Block 3 – Tactics & Safety

Weapon handling* (with reservation) self-defense, stress exercises, night hike.
👉 Focus: Safety, stress resilience

Block 4 – Winter Survival

Extreme conditions, winter shelters, fire in wet conditions, emergency exercises.
👉 Focus: Cold & crisis management.

Block 5 – Train-the-Trainer (Completion)

You lead a group yourself, with feedback & coaching. Law, business, marketing & trainer competence.
👉 Focus: Starting your own survival business & leading courses.

We'll take you with us

🌲 Weekend Modules (Sat–Sun): Start Saturday morning, overnight stay in the forest, end Sunday noon. Weekday appointments also possible, just inquire.

🏞️ Different Locations: Near Stuttgart.

🚗 Excursions: We drive together to rivers, shooting clubs, or special spots.

🎯 Shooting Training: In cooperation with a shooting club, we practice the safe handling of firearms.

🦌 Hunting Opportunities: If the season is right and circumstances allow, we will go hunting together. If this is not possible, we will teach you all steps of slaughtering, gutting, and preparing animals.*(no guarantee of hunting)

🔄 Flexible Scheduling: You can complete the 5 modules either directly in one go or over several months (e.g., 1–2 weekends per month). We are not restricted by time here and will find a suitable schedule for you.

Your Added Value

• Intensive 1-on-1 training (maximum very small groups 1-3 people)
• Practical learning with experienced trainers
• Certificate from the Schönbuch Akademie.
• Firearm handling training from experienced shooters
• Exclusive mix of survival, bushcraft & tactical elements.
• Opportunity to work as a trainer in our network after the training.

Examples of Training Content

• Making fire in any weather
• Finding, filtering & using water
• Shelter building & overnight stay in the forest
• Orientation & navigation (day/night)
• Water crossing
• Hunting, fishing, trap building & food procurement
• Weapon handling & shooting training
• Tactical First Aid
• Self-defense & stress drills
• Group dynamics & leadership tasks
• Legal foundations & business establishment for your own survival courses

Are you ready? Then let's get started!