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Professional Ski Instructors of America / American Association of Snowboard Instructors
The professional organization for ski and snowboard instructors in the United States. PSIA certifies alpine ski instructors in three levels, while AASI certifies snowboard instructors. Also offers specialty credentials in children's instruction, freestyle, and adaptive skiing.
Official website ↗Quick facts
- Country
- United States
- ISIA member
- ✅ Yes
- Disciplines
- adaptive, alpine, children, freestyle, nordic, snowboard, telemark
- Certifications
- 18
Certifications
Official courses & pricing
Indicative figures from the association’s published materials. Confirm fees, VAT, membership, and venues on their site before booking.
Enrolment: Current PSIA-AASI instructor membership; complete required Level I e-learning for your discipline before the on-snow assessment; register via your division event calendar (https://thesnowpros.org/regions/ ). Required Level I e-learning, optional school or regional training, then a two-day on-snow certification assessment. For current PSIA-AASI instructor members.
- USD 275 — Level I alpine two-day assessment (PSIA-AASI Intermountain 2025–26, illustrative) — Other divisions publish different event prices. Membership, prep events, and e-learning may cost extra. Source · verified 2026-04-03 ↗
Enrolment: Current PSIA-AASI instructor membership; meet your division’s pathway prerequisites for this level; register for exams and clinics via your division calendar (https://thesnowpros.org/regions/ )—fees vary by division. Intermediate certification through your division’s skiing and teaching pathway, development events, and assessments. Day counts and clinic requirements vary by region.
- USD 175 — Alpine / snowboard / telemark assessment — per exam day (Intermountain 2025–26, illustrative) — Total assessment cost depends on how many exam days your pathway requires. Same published rate applies to Level II and Level III assessments in this division. Source · verified 2026-04-03 ↗
Enrolment: Current PSIA-AASI instructor membership; meet your division’s pathway prerequisites for this level; register for exams and clinics via your division calendar (https://thesnowpros.org/regions/ )—fees vary by division. Advanced certification: expert-level skiing and teaching standards through division-led development and assessments.
- USD 175 — Alpine / snowboard / telemark assessment — per exam day (Intermountain 2025–26, illustrative) — Total assessment cost depends on how many exam days your pathway requires. Source · verified 2026-04-03 ↗
Enrolment: Current PSIA-AASI instructor membership; complete required Level I e-learning for your discipline before the on-snow assessment; register via your division event calendar (https://thesnowpros.org/regions/ ). Required snowboard Level I e-learning, optional training, then a two-day on-snow certification assessment. For current instructor members.
- USD 275 — Level I snowboard two-day assessment (PSIA-AASI Intermountain 2025–26, illustrative) — Intermountain lists a three-day Level 1 Foundations Snowboard prep clinic separately ($690) on the same fee page. Other divisions set their own prices. Source · verified 2026-04-03 ↗
Enrolment: Current PSIA-AASI instructor membership; meet your division’s pathway prerequisites for this level; register for exams and clinics via your division calendar (https://thesnowpros.org/regions/ )—fees vary by division. Intermediate snowboard certification through division pathways, development, and assessments.
- USD 175 — Alpine / snowboard / telemark assessment — per exam day (Intermountain 2025–26, illustrative) — Total assessment cost depends on how many exam days your pathway requires. Source · verified 2026-04-03 ↗
Enrolment: Current PSIA-AASI instructor membership; meet your division’s pathway prerequisites for this level; register for exams and clinics via your division calendar (https://thesnowpros.org/regions/ )—fees vary by division. Advanced snowboard certification to teach expert riders; includes division-led development and assessments.
- USD 175 — Alpine / snowboard / telemark assessment — per exam day (Intermountain 2025–26, illustrative) — Total assessment cost depends on how many exam days your pathway requires. Source · verified 2026-04-03 ↗
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