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CWI Provider Certification Course - Boston

Friday, August 12, 2022
to Friday, September 2, 2022
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Category: Certification
This course will be delivered in a hybrid format with online discussion and one day of in-person assessment at MetroRock in Boston, Massachusetts. The course will require you to review instruction material online, take a virtual written review, join three online discussion groups with the other course participants, and attend the in-person assessment on August 23, 2022. 

This course is for certified CWI Lead Instructors or a Provider who has lapsed for more than 1 year this course is for you. If you are unsure of your status contact us at certification@cwapro.org.

All online training will occur the week prior to meeting in person including 3 separate 2 hour Zoom meeting and a written test. The in person training will be a full 8 hour day at MetroRock Everett in Boston, MA. After completing all online materials and the in-person assessment, certificates will be provided as PDFs by email.

Make sure that you meet all of the prerequisites listed below before enrolling. Failure to meet any of the prerequisites will prevent you from receiving a certification. You will use the CWI student manual, CWI policy documents, and the online course webpage to complete this course.

Pre-Requisites*:

  • Current membership in the CWA (provider or provider’s employer).
  • 21 years of age.
  • Current first aid and CPR (for example, American Red Cross Basic - 5.5 to 6.5 hours, or equivalent).
  • A résumé or other document showing a minimum of 200 hours of work experience as a climbing instructor, showing expertise in indoor climbing settings.
  • Current CWA Certified Climbing Wall Instructor with a lead endorsement.
  • Two non-related professional references, including contact information and phone number.
  • A signed agreement and attestation on file.
  • Proof of insurance

NOTE: *If you can not meet all of these prerequisites you may still be eligible to become a provider. Please contact certification@cwapro.org to review your specific situation.

Key Dates

*There are no grace periods given for the below due dates

  1. August 12th, 2022: Application materials uploaded
  2. August 15, 2022: Self Directed Learning Due

  3. Online learning must be completed by end of the day. There is a written review you must complete.

  4. August 15th, 17 & 19th, 2022: Mandatory Group Discussion

    10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. MT | All virtual

  5. August 23, 2022: On-Location Assessment

    8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET | MetroRock Everett (MA)

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First Online Discussion Date and Time: August 15, 2022 | 10:00 am MT

Second Online Discussion Date and Time: August 17, 2022 | 10:00 am MT

Third Online Discussion Date and Time: August 19, 2022 | 10:00 am MT

For More Information:

Garnet Moore

Garnet Moore

Director of Standards and Regulatory Affairs, Climbing Wall Association

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(720)534-2120