Alpine Instructor Courses
Want to teach skiing or snowboarding? Get certified with PSIC, CSIA, or CASI right here on the mountain.
Ski, Snowboard & Park Certifications
Course prices don’t include lift tickets — participants can buy lift tickets separately at 50% off the regular day rate.
PSIC Introduction to Instruction Days
A 3-hour introduction to ski instruction, including 2.5 hours on snow with a PSIC trainer and a 30-minute Q&A with Snow School leaders. Explore the opportunities and rewards of becoming a ski instructor.
Includes:
- 2.5 hours on snow with a PSIC trainer
- 30-minute Q&A with Snow School leaders
- A $39 credit toward your PSIC Level 1 Instructor Certification
| Dates | Price |
|---|---|
| January 3 | $39 |
| February 21 | $39 |
PSIC Level 1 Ski Instructor Course
Professional Ski Instructors of Canada (PSIC) Level 1 sparks your interest and excitement through a fun and engaging introduction to ski teaching, providing practical tools for teaching beginner lessons in a Snow School environment.
| Dates | Price* |
|---|---|
| December 11–13 | $499 |
| December 29–31 | $499 |
| February 5–7 | $499 |
| March 12–14 | $499 |
*Must purchase a PSIC membership fee prior to registration ($100). Register at psic.pro for Level 1 and other courses.
CSIA Level 1 Ski Instructor Certification
Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance — an introductory certification for aspiring ski instructors beginning their teaching journey, combining a passion for skiing with foundational teaching approaches to help students become lifelong skiers.
| Dates | Price |
|---|---|
| Dec 12, 13 & 19 | $599 |
| Jan 15–17 | $599 |
| March 15–17 | $599 |
| March 24–26 | $599 |
Register at snowpro.com for all CSIA courses.
CASI Snowboard Instructor Course
Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors (CASI) Level 1 is an introductory certification giving new instructors basic tools and training to teach beginner and novice snowboarding.
| Dates | Price |
|---|---|
| December 21-23 | $599 |
| January 22-24 | $599 |
| February 26-28 | $599 |
| March 22-24 | $599 |
Register at casi-acms.com.
Park Instructor Courses — CSIA / PSIC / CASI
Love to jump, slide, or spin? Enhance your own riding while developing the teaching skills needed to safely introduce students to the terrain park. An introductory step into park instruction — successful candidates gain the confidence and knowledge of park progression in a fun, safe environment.
Offered through CSIA, PSIC, and CASI — see each organization’s registration site above for current Park Instructor dates and pricing.
Looking for cross-country instructor certification? See the CANSI courses on the Nordic Snow School page.