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PSIA-AASI Level 1

PSIA Alpine Level I Certification

Entry-level alpine certification qualifying instructors to teach beginner skiers on easy terrain. Typically recognized only within the US.

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Quick facts

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

Certification pathway

The PSIA-AASI alpine skiing progression ladder.

min 1 year
No prerequisites required

Official courses & pricing

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

PSIA-AASI Blended (online + on-snow)

PSIA Alpine 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/ )—each division publishes its own event pricing (Intermountain figures here are one illustration). Required Level I e-learning, optional school or regional training, then a two-day on-snow certification assessment. For current PSIA-AASI instructor members.

⏱️ 2 days on-snow · Two-day on-snow assessment; online prerequisites required before registering.
  • 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.
    Verified 2026-04-03 ↗
  • USD 460 — Level 1 Foundations Alpine prep clinic, 2-day (Intermountain 2025–26, optional) — Optional prep before the two-day Level I exam; same division fee schedule. Compare other divisions via https://thesnowpros.org/regions/ .
    Verified 2026-04-04 ↗
Course details ↗ Record updated 2026-04-04

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