Exam types
EFFA certificates are highly desired and the exams not only enjoy a high reputation due to their professionalism, but are considered the most demanding of their kind. For additional information please contact info@effa.info.
Important: Please be sure to read the requirements for the intended exam type before registering!
The EFFA Single Handed Instructor is a certified instructor who could fulfill the requirements of the Basic Instructor Test. (more....).
The EFFA Single Hand Master Instructor certificate identifies the holder as the highest qualified instructor - namely as a Master. He therefore fulfills the requirements demanded in the Master Test and is allowed to act as a representative of the EFFA Flycasting Program. (more....).
The EFFA Double Hand Instructor Certification Program consists of two parts. You can either try to become an EFFA Double Hand Instructor in Longline Technique ("Spey") or an EFFA Double Hand Instructor in Underhand Technique (UH). (more....).
The courses are conducted by certified EFFA guides / Instructors, who are nominated by the Fly Fishing Department.
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Workshop & Exam Dates
Here you can find the next EFFA workshop and exam dates.
| Date | Place | Type | |
| 28. 03. 2026 | Diepoldsau (CH) | Exam EFFA Basic Instruktor | Register |
| 29. 03. 2026 | Diepoldsau (CH) | Exam EFFA Master Instruktor | Register |
| 29. 03. 2026 | Diepoldsau (CH) | Exam EFFA DoubleHand UH Instruktor | Register |
| 29. 03. 2026 | Diepoldsau (CH) | Exam EFFA DoubleHand SPEY Instruktor | Register |
| 06. 06. 2026 | Zevenhuizen (NL) | Exam EFFA Basic Instruktor | Register |
| 4. / 5. 07. 2026 | Region Zurich | Guide - Course / - Exam | Register |
| 24. 10. 2026 | Diepoldsau (CH) | Exam EFFA Basic Instruktor | Register |
| 25. 10. 2026 | Diepoldsau (CH) | Exam EFFA Master Instruktor | Register |
Preparation courses
It is essential to be well prepared for the exam.
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