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CWI Virtual Course - November 2023

CWI Level 1 through 3 Certification Virtual Course

Wednesday, September 27, 2023
at
12:00 AM (MDT)
to Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 11:59 PM (MST)
CWA Community Hub
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Category: Certification

All courses will be delivered 100% online.

The CWI program builds its content over time so you will go through each level to earn your desired level of certification:

CWI Level 1

CWI Level 2

CWI Level 3

When you register, you can select these courses individually or enroll in a bundled course that will guide you through the full certification process.

Course descriptions:
  • Level 1 - Basic risk management and client experience when monitoring climbing activities, particularly in bouldering activities.
  • Level 2 - Risk management when supervising and offering instruction and orientations for climbers new to roped climbing.
  • Level 3 - Risk management and coaching when offering more advanced roped climbing instruction.
Before enrolling:
Check the prerequisites required for the level of certification for which you wish to be assessed. These are listed on the right.
REFUND POLICY
  • Refund request 30 days in advance of the start date, 95% of total course cost is given.
  • Refund request 14 days in advance of the start date, 75% of the total course cost is given.
  • Refund requests within 14 days of the start date, are reviewed and at the discretion of the organization.
  • Once you start the online course, a refund is no longer an option.
Refund requests are directed to certification@cwapro.org

If you have any questions about the course, please contact certification@cwapro.org
1 Seat Remaining
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REQUIRED VIRTUAL CALLS & DEADLINES
  • Wed., Sept. 27 Course registration opens. Upon registration, attendees gain access to the course on the CWA Community Hub
  • Tue., Nov. 7 Course registration closes
  • Mandatory course virtual classroom calls (Level 1 - must attend one call, Level 2 and Level 3 - must attend all three calls):
    • Wed., Nov. 8, 10am-12pm MT
    • Wed., Nov. 15, 10am-12pm MT
    • Fri., Nov. 17, 10am-12pm MT
  • Wed., Nov. 15 Content completed
  • Tue., Nov. 21 Video uploads due
  • Tue., Nov. 28 to Fri., Dec. 1 Individual Exit interviews scheduled.
PREREQUISITES*

If you have no prior certification experience, you must start at CWI Level 1.

CWI Level 1

  • 16 years of age or older for CWI Level 1 only
  • Ability to climb

CWI Level 2

  • 18 years of age or older 
  • 20 top rope climbing outings
  • Ability to top rope climb 5.8 and belay with an assistant braking and passive belay device
  • Enrolled in or completed CWA CWI Level 1 Certification

CWI Level 3

  • 18 years of age or older
  • 40 lead climbing outings
  • Ability to lead climb 5.9 and lead belay with an assistant braking and passive belay device
  • Enrolled in or completed CWA CWI Level 2 Certification

For More Information:

Heather Reynolds

Heather Reynolds

Climbing Wall Association

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(720)683-6645