PSIA-AASI Level 1

AASI Snowboard Level I Certification

Entry-level snowboard instructor certification for teaching beginners on easy terrain.

Quick facts

Issuing body: Professional Ski Instructors of America / American Association of Snowboard Instructors
Discipline: snowboard
Level / Tier: 1 of 4
ISIA Stamp: No
ISIA Card: No
Teach internationally: Limited
Restrictions: Beginner zone only; primarily recognized in US

Official courses & pricing

Published programme lines that award or prepare for this qualification. Figures are indicative — confirm on the association site.

AASI Snowboard Level I

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.
2026-04-03 ↗

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Always verify requirements with Professional Ski Instructors of America / American Association of Snowboard Instructors before committing to a course or career change. Official source ↗