Instructor Courses
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Turn your passion for skiing or snowboarding into something more. Instructor certification courses give you the skills and credentials to share your love of the mountain with others, develop as a skier or rider, and take the first step toward working in the snowsports industry.
Throughout the season, Whitewater hosts a selection of CSIA ski instructor and CASI snowboard instructor certification courses for those looking to begin or advance their instructing career.
CSIA COURSES
The Canadian Ski Instructors' Alliance (CSIA) is Canada's professional ski teaching organization, providing nationally recognized training and certification for ski instructors. Whitewater hosts a range of CSIA certification courses, development programs, and exams throughout the season.
These courses are delivered through an external association. For course details, registration, or other inquiries, please contact .
| CSIA Level 1 Certification | December 19-21, 2026 |
$499.00 before December 6, 2026 $524.00 starting December 6, 2026 |
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| CSIA Level 1 Certification | March 19-21, 2027 |
$499.00 before March 6, 2027 $524.00 starting March 6, 2027 |
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CSIA Level 2 (Skier Development) |
February 2-3, 2027 |
$370.70 before January 20, 2027 $389.30 starting January 20, 2027 |
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CSIA Level 2 (Teacher Development) |
February 4-5, 2027 |
$370.70 before January 22, 2027 $389.30 starting January 22, 2027 |
| CSIA Level 2 Exam | February 18-19, 2027 |
$370.70 before February 5, 2027 $389.30 starting February 5, 2027 |
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CSIA Level 3 (Skier Development) |
February 9-11, 2027 |
$589.80 before January 27, 2027 $678.30 starting January 27, 2027 |
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CSIA Level 3 (Teacher Development) |
February 24-26, 2027 |
$589.80 before February 11, 2027 $678.30 starting February 11, 2027 |
| CSIA Level 3 Exam | March 11-12, 2027 |
$393.00 before February 26, 2027 $452.00 starting February 26, 2027 |
CASI COURSES
CASI Level 1
The CASI Level 1 Snowboard Instructor certification is an introductory course for strong intermediate snowboarders aged 15 and older. Candidates will explore snowboarding technique and teaching methods across a variety of venues, both on-snow (up to and including intermediate terrain) and during indoor presentations.
The course covers beginner teaching methods, basic snowboard technique, lesson planning, and effective communication, giving successful candidates the skills needed to begin working as a snowboard instructor. Successful candidates are certified to teach beginner snowboarders up to the novice turn level.
CASI Level 2
The CASI Level 2 Snowboard Instructor certification is an intermediate-level course designed for experienced instructors looking to further develop their riding and teaching skills. Candidates receive coaching on their snowboarding, feedback on their teaching, and strategies to support their continued development as instructors.
The course provides more in-depth training for teaching intermediate snowboarders, with successful candidates certified to teach up to the intermediate level in both skills and terrain.
These courses are delivered through an external association. For course details, registration, or other inquiries, please contact .
| CASI Level 1 Snowboard Instructor | December 19-21, 2026 |
$552.98 before November 26, 2026 $608.28 starting November 26, 2026 |
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| CASI Level 2 Snowboard Instructor | March 5-8, 2027 |
$694.97 before February 10, 2027 $764.47 starting February 10, 2027 |
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