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Want to become a certified ski instructor? We’ve put together this step-by-step certification pathway to guide you on your journey.
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The CSIA Pathway includes four levels of Instructor Certification and a Trainer Designation. The training offered within the Pathway is the perfect way to develop skills and expand knowledge, while practical teaching experience within a Snow School will provide you with the opportunity to implement these skills to truly hone your craft. Real-world teaching is exciting, fulfilling and offers invaluable experience as you target new goals.
The Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4 Programs are offered in Skiing and Teaching “Tracks”. To acquire the complete Level 2, Level 3 or Level 4 Certifications, Members must pass both of the related Skiing and Teaching components; however, independent development in either of the tracks is also possible.
LET’S GET STARTED
You can begin your journey with either a 3-day Level 1 Certification Course or Snow Park Level 1 Certification Course. Some Snow Schools in Canada also offer a Level 1 Apprentice Development Program offered over a longer term, in conjunction with on-the-job experience.
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Level 1 Certification
The CSIA Level 1 Course is designed to introduce and develop the basic skills for teaching new skiers of all ages with a focus on teaching children.
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Snow Park Level 1 Certification
The Snow Park Certification Course provides training for your own riding as well as teaching park skills to children and adults.
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Level 2 Certification
The CSIA Level 2 Skier Development Course is designed to develop participants’ skiing skills to a consolidated level of performance on groomed and ungroomed blue terrain in a variety of turn types.
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Snow Park Level 2 Certification
This course is for anyone who has completed the Snow Park Level 1 Certification and is building their advanced skills in the Terrain Park environment.
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Level 3 Certification
The three-day Level 3 Skier Development Course is designed to give you the opportunity to develop and practice advanced skiing tactics that will help you refine your own skiing skill and confidence in advanced terrain.
Trainer Designation
As a Level 3 Certified Ski Instructor, you are encouraged to attain the Trainer Designation, which helps build skills valuable in training new Ski Instructors and is a mandatory requirement for all CSIA Level 1 Course Conductors.
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Level 4 Certification
As a fully certified Level 3 with the Trainer Designation, the highest level of CSIA Certification is within reach. Extensive professional experience inside and outside the ski industry is valued and strongly recommended for those embarking on this program.
CERTIFICATION FAQ
Have questions about our certification pathway? Check out our FAQ here. For questions about membership, insurance, pro deals, and more, visit our FAQ page.