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PCIA Sport Climbing Instructor (SCI) Training

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The Sport Climbing Instructor Course is for non-technical base access of technical modern rock climbs with bolted protection. This training covers climbing ability, site management, sport climb setup, educational and safety skills, and professional skills and outdoor ethics. The terrain includes route grades at a minimum of 5.6 – 5.8.

Note: This is an instructor development course, not a course to teach SCI students how to lead climb. Students must climb at a 5.8 level on day one. SCI students will not be instructed on top access to build anchors.

All participants must submit a Climbing Resume (Required) to enroll.

Schedule: May 1, 2, 18, and 19 from 9 am to 4 pm (4 class sessions)

A current CWI with a lead endorsement from either the PCIA, AMGA, CWA or 1-2 years sport climbing experience, with a high concentration in the last 6 months. In addition, students need to submit a climbing resume with a minimum of 20 outdoor sport leads. Of the 20 sport leads, 10 need to be at a grade of 5.8 or higher, the remaining 10 can be of any grade.

Professional Climbing Instructors Association Sport Climbing Instructor

Certification Duration: 3 years

28 hours

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May 1, 2026-May 19, 2026

9:00am–4:00pm

$400.00

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