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Diplomskilehrer / Staatlich Geprüfter Skilehrer (State-Certified Instructor)
The highest Austrian ski instructor qualification, widely regarded as one of the toughest in the world. Requires passing the CTT (Common Training Test, similar to Eurotest). Qualifies instructors to teach all levels internationally and train other instructors.
Quick facts
- Issuing body
- Österreichischer Skischulverband
- Discipline
- Alpine skiing
- Level / Tier
- 4 of 4
- ISIA Stamp
- No
- ISIA Card
- No
- Teach internationally
- ✅ Yes
- Eurotest required
- Yes
Certification pathway
The ÖSSV alpine skiing progression ladder.
Official courses & pricing
Published programme lines that award or prepare for this qualification. Figures are indicative — confirm on the association site.
Diplom-/Staatlicher Skilehrer
Enrolment: Austrian ski-instructor training is organised through regional associations (Landesverbände) under ÖSSV; contact your regional provider for dates, fees, German-language requirements, and entry criteria. Austrian state-certified ski instructor (Diplomskilehrer): national ski-technical modules organised by ÖSSV with theory and commission examination components through the Bundessportakademie Innsbruck. Published semester calendars list alpine course blocks, CTT security test, and D-Trainer segments.
- Training and examination fees — Fees are not consolidated on the overview page; confirm with your course organiser and official notices. Verified 2026-04-03 ↗
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