CERTIFICATION DOCUMENTS

Everything you need for every level of PSIA-AASI certification can be found on your discipline page (linked above under “Get Certified”). Be sure to reference that page for a complete overview of the certification process and all resources available to you, especially if you don’t know what you need.

PSIA-AASI Resources for All Disciplines


PSIA-AASI Performance Guides are your roadmap to success and help validate that you are prepared to do the job.

PSIA-AASI Certification Standards


The Certification Standards provide an overview of certification levels and what technical, teaching, and people skills are. The objective of the standards is to identify the fundamentals of great skiing or riding, effective teaching, and connecting with students.

PSIA-AASI Technical Skills Performance Guides


PSIA-AASI Performance Guides are your roadmap to success and help validate that you are prepared to do the job.

PSIA-AASI Assessment Forms


PSIA-AASI Assessment Forms are specific to the certification level and to each element of the Learning Connection Model. They are what the examiner will use to grade your performance and provide feedback following your certification exam.

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PSIA-AASI Manuals (Digital + Print)


PSIA-AASI manuals are the ultimate guides to becoming a certified instructor. Members receive three, FREE digital manuals: Teaching Snowsports, Teaching Children Snowsports, and the technical manual of your primary discipline.

Choose Your Discipline

PSIA-AASI offers professional certification in all major snowsports disciplines. Start with Level I and work your way up to Level Ill, gain certification in multiple disciplines, or explore children’s and freestyle specialties. Beyond Level III, you can become an instructor trainer, join our education staff, and aim for the National Team. Choose your sport to learn more.