Welcome to the Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance! The following is a step by step guide to the CSIA Certification Pathway.
The 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.
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.
Level 1 Certification Course description click here.
Level 1 Candidate Guide click here.
Snow Park Level 1 Certification Course description click here.
Snow Park Level 1 Certification Candidate Guide click here.
The Snow Park Level 2 Certification Course is for anyone who has completed the Snow Park Level 1 Certification and is building their advanced skills in the Terrain Park environment. You will receive suggestions and strategies for long-term development and gain insight into the next steps in the world of ski teaching.
Snow Park Level 2 Certification Course description click here.
Snow Park Level 2 Certification Candidate Guide click here
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.
As a Level 1 Certified or Snow Park Certified Ski Instructor, you can take advantage of the Level 2 Certification Program, which is comprised of the following:
Level 2 Skier Development (2 days)
Level 2 Teacher Development (2 days)
Level 2 Exam (2 days – Teaching and Skiing)
Level 2 Certification Program description click here.
Level 2 Candidate Guide click here.
As a Level 2 Certified Ski Instructor, consider embarking on the Level 3 Certification Program, which is comprised of the following:
Level 3 Skier Development (3 days)
Level 3 Teacher Development (3 days)
Level 3 Exam (2 days – Teaching and Skiing)
Level 3 Certification Program description click here.
Level 3 Candidate Guide click here.
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 Conductor. Please contact your Education Program Coordinator (EPC) for more information, email communication is preferred.
The Trainer Designation is comprised of the following:
Trainer Development (2 days)
Trainer Exam (1 day)
Trainer Development Candidate Guide click here.
Trainer Designation description click here.
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 are valued and strongly recommended for those embarking on the Level 4 Certification Program which is comprised of the following:
Level 4 Skier Development (4 days)
Level 4 Teacher Development (4 days)
Level 4 Exam (3 days – Teaching and Skiing)
Level 4 Certification Program description click here.
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