CWA Climbing Wall Instructor - Level 1 : January 2027
Availability
Access expires 180 days after start
7 Courses
Live Event
Registration Required
(8 seats available)
Cost
Member: $150.00
Non-Member: $200.00
Credit Offered
No Credit Offered
  • CWI Level 1
  • Instructions
  • Key Dates

The prerequisite to join our CWI Level 1 course you must be 16 yrs of age and have some climbing experience. The course is offered in a blended format with online content followed by a skills assessment.

Successful completion of the certification prepares the candidate for these roles and responsibilities in an indoor climbing facility:

  • Maintain the requirements of certification as outlined in the Certification Program Policy Manual
  • Comply with CWI Certification Standard practices as outlined in the student manual
  • Act as a climbing wall worker offering orientations, and monitoring climbing activities

You must complete all sections in order:

1. Complete Course Content
2. Attend Mandatory Virtual Call
3. Submit Assignment
4. Complete Final Exam
5. Complete Course Evaluation 
6. Skill-Based Assessment which will be completed by your instructor at a prescheduled date.
7. Schedule and Attend Exit Interview. Must be scheduled with instructor.

* Note: You must complete each section before starting the next one.

  • Jan 4th: Course opens
  • Mandatory course virtual classroom meetings:
    • Wed Jan 13th: 9 am - 11 pm MT*
  • Fri Jan 29th: Content completed
  • Fri Jan 29th: Video uploads due
  • Feb 1st - Feb 12th: Individual Exit interviews scheduled