Course Overview
NEW for the 2025-26 Season!
New modular format for greater flexibility and more training opportunities for Level 3 candidates! Each 2-day module focuses on a single element (Teaching, Riding, Instructor Training) and is presented by CASI’s top evaluators.
The CASI Level 3 Instructor Certification is designed for advanced snowboard instructors who are ready to take the next step in developing high-level teaching and coaching skills. This program emphasizes advanced teaching methodologies, technical riding development, performance analysis, and session planning strategies.
The Level 3 certification pathway is delivered in a modular training format. Candidates will leave each module with clear feedback regarding performance and potential. Each module is 2 days (12 hours) in length. The Instructor training module includes an on-going assessment. A 1-day exam per component is also required for both the Teaching and Riding components. Candidates are encouraged to allow time for training and development time following the training portion.The modules can be completed in any order provided the prerequisites are met.
To achieve the Level 3 certification, candidates must complete all 3 modules and succeed in all evaluations associated. Level 3 modules can be completed in any order. Park 1 is a prerequisite for the Teaching and Riding Modules.
Am I Ready?
To prepare for success, candidates should love to teach, and have an interest in learning to train fellow instructors. Answer Yes or No to the following questions to evaluate your readiness for the Instructor Training Module:
- Are you a Level 2 Instructor with solid teaching experience and a strong interest in instructor development?
- Are you ready to begin your Level 3 journey with targeted coaching and support?
- Have you taught a variety of riders (beginner to intermediate) in different lesson situations?
- Have you reviewed CASI Level 1 and 2 materials and teaching methods?
- Have you received feedback or mentorship from a CASI Level 3 Instructor or Evaluator?
- Do you use peer feedback to refine your teaching skills?
*If you answered “Yes” to all of these, you’re likely ready!
Next Steps
This certification is a prerequisite for the CASI Level 4 Instructor certification.
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FAQ
Who should take this course?
You should take this course if you are a Level 2 Instructor, along with the Park 1 Instructor certification and plenty of teaching experience, including beginner to intermediate students in a variety of situations. You should love to teach, and have a desire to take your teaching skills to new areas of the mountain – groomed terrain, freeride terrain, and the terrain park. You should be confident and comfortable demonstrating advanced riding skills in corresponding terrain, and have an interest in learning to train fellow instructors.
Am I ready?
The Level 3 Instructor standards require you to pass riding, teaching and instructor training (pedagogy) evaluations. In order to help you achieve success on the course, we suggest you take the following steps in preparation, if they are available to you:
- Spend plenty of time working as an instructor, honing your communication, analysis and group management skills
- Ensure you are familiar with the CASI Level 1 & 2 course content and methodologies
- Attend training sessions with a current CASI Level 3 Instructor or Evaluator, to get feedback on your riding ability in relation to the technical standard. The use of video analysis and feedback can be beneficial
- Ensure that you have completed the Park 1 Instructor certification
- Following completion of the course portion, attend the 1-day Level 3 Exam Prep course
How many components are there on the Level 3 certification?
There are 3 components: Teaching, Riding, and Instructor Training. Candidates must pass the entire component to receive credit for successful completion.
What are the course prerequisites?
Before attending the Level 3 Course portion, you need to be a CASI Level 2 Instructor (or equivalent Foreign Affiliate member), as well as a Park 1 instructor. Please note, both of these prerequisites need to be completed prior to attending the Level 3 Course.
Do I keep the parts that I pass on Level 3?
Yes, candidates will retain the components that they pass successfully for life.
How long do I have to complete all parts of Level 3?
There is no time limit to complete the Level 3 certification. Once you have completed the course portion, you are eligible to attend the exams as many times as you need to finish the certification. You may elect to retake the course if you require additional training as well.
What info is covered on Level 3?
The Level 3 course is for those who are interested in teaching advanced snowboarders in all-mountain, freeride and park terrain. Also, you may be looking at starting to train other instructors.
What do I have to do to pass?
Level 3 instructors show advanced level riding skills on most terrain. This includes black runs (groomed and ungroomed), bumps, steeps, as well as small and medium Terrain Park features. You should have the teaching experience to be confident teaching this level of rider, along with the ability to analyze and improve advanced riders’ skills. Please view the Level 3 standards video and Course Guide so you know the exact standards.
Should I take the course separate from the exams?
If possible, yes. CASI recommends taking the course, getting feedback from your Evaluators, and then taking some time to train and perfect your skills before coming back to the exams. Please note, if you register for the course and exams back-to-back, your Evaluator will make recommendations as to the parts of your teaching and/or riding that will need to be improved prior to exams, but they can’t make any predictions as to whether you’ll pass or not. If you are registered for the course and exams together, and you choose not to participate in the exams, you will be subject to CASI’s Cancellation Policy. It is also recommended to attend an Exam Prep session prior to the exams.
Do I need teaching experience?
Yes! The Level 3 certification is a high-level course and evaluation suitable for snowboard instructors with multiple years of teaching experience.
