Warren Smith Ski Academy
From about 6,672 USD·70 days·Nov
On-snow support: Coached — coaching and feedback on the mountainSki and snowboard instructor courses
Browse 24 trips across 4 countries for ski and snowboard instructor training.
Figures from 24 published listingscomputed Nov 2, 2026How these figures are made
Trips24
Fromabout 1,820 USD
SeasonNov – Febbusiest Jan – Feb
Companies4
Countries4
RidersIntermediate to expert
Sport159
01The qualification
16 of 24 courses name an awarding body in their title: CASI 7, CSIA 5 and BASI 4.
CASI · 7
Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors
CSIA · 5
Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance
BASI · 4
British Association of Snowsport Instructors
Not named · 8
The course title names no awarding body
As named in each course’s own title. Whether the assessment and its fee are included isn’t recorded yet.
02Every course, side by side
Listed courses with Level 1 in their title run 3 to 4 weeks and lists at ≈5,601 USD to ≈7,081 USD.
| Course | Sport | Where | Weeks | Price as listed | A week | Lodging | Lift pass | Per coach | Starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No awarding body named8 courses | |||||||||
| L3/4 Instructor TrainingWarren Smith Ski Academy | Ski | Verbier | 2 | 1,500 CHF≈1,820 USD | ≈910 USD | — | Dec | ||
| Level Two Skills CampCAMP3 Snowboarding | Snowboard | Madarao | 2 | 555,000 JPY≈3,522 USD | ≈1,761 USD | — | Feb | ||
| Level Three Skills CampCAMP3 Snowboarding | Snowboard | Madarao | 2 | 555,000 JPY≈3,522 USD | ≈1,761 USD | — | Feb | ||
| 4 Week Snowboard CoursePro Ride Snowboard Camps | Snowboard | Whistler | 4.1 | 7,875 CAD≈5,637 USD | ≈1,361 USD | 5 | Dec – Feb | ||
| 8 Week Snowboard CoursePro Ride Snowboard Camps | Snowboard | Whistler | 8.1 | 13,125 CAD≈9,395 USD | ≈1,154 USD | 5 | Dec – Jan | ||
| 10 Week Instructor Training: Early SeasonWarren Smith Ski Academy | Ski | Verbier | 10 | 5,499 CHF≈6,672 USD | ≈667 USD | — | Nov | ||
| 10 Week Snowboard CoursePro Ride Snowboard Camps | Snowboard | Whistler | 10.1 | 15,495 CAD≈11,092 USD | ≈1,094 USD | 5 | Dec – Jan | ||
| 12 Week Snowboard CoursePro Ride Snowboard Camps | Snowboard | Whistler | 12.1 | 19,145 CAD≈13,705 USD | ≈1,129 USD | 5 | Dec – Jan | ||
| BASI Level 12 courses | |||||||||
| BASI L1 Ski Instructor Course – Les 2 Aples, France (4 Weeks)Nonstop Snow | Ski | Les 2 Alpes | 4 | 6,320 EUR≈7,081 USD | ≈1,770 USD | 10 | Jan | ||
| BASI L1 Snowboard Instructor Course – Les 2 Aples, France (4 Weeks)Nonstop Snow | Snowboard | Les 2 Alpes | 4 | 6,320 EUR≈7,081 USD | ≈1,770 USD | 10 | Jan | ||
| BASI Level 1 + 22 courses | |||||||||
| BASI L1 + 2 Ski Instructor Course – Les 2 Aples, France (10 Weeks)Nonstop Snow | Ski | Les 2 Alpes | 10 | 12,595 EUR≈14,112 USD | ≈1,411 USD | 10 | Jan | ||
| BASI L1 + 2 Snowboard Instructor Course – Les 2 Aples, France (10 Weeks)Nonstop Snow | Snowboard | Les 2 Alpes | 10 | 12,595 EUR≈14,112 USD | ≈1,411 USD | 10 | Jan | ||
| CASI Level 12 courses | |||||||||
| CASI L1 Snowboard Instructor Course – Banff, Canada (4 Weeks)Nonstop Snow | Snowboard | Banff | 4 | 9,495 CAD≈6,797 USD | ≈1,699 USD | 8 | Jan | ||
| CASI L1 Snowboard Instructor Course – Fernie, Canada (4 Weeks)Nonstop Snow | Snowboard | Fernie | 4 | 9,495 CAD≈6,797 USD | ≈1,699 USD | 8 | Jan | ||
| CASI Level 1 + 22 courses | |||||||||
| CASI L1 + 2 Snowboard Instructor Course – Banff, Canada (11 Weeks)Nonstop Snow | Snowboard | Banff | 11 | 18,695 CAD≈13,383 USD | ≈1,217 USD | 8 | Jan | ||
| CASI L1 + 2 Snowboard Instructor Course – Fernie, Canada (11 Weeks)Nonstop Snow | Snowboard | Fernie | 11 | 16,495 CAD≈11,808 USD | ≈1,073 USD | 8 | Jan | ||
| CASI Level 22 courses | |||||||||
| CASI Level 2 Snowboard Instructor CoursePro Ride Snowboard Camps | Snowboard | Whistler | 4.1 | 7,450 CAD≈5,333 USD | ≈1,287 USD | 5 | Jan – Feb | ||
| CASI L2 Snowboard Instructor Course – Fernie, Canada (6 Weeks)Nonstop Snow | Snowboard | Fernie | 6 | 12,495 CAD≈8,945 USD | ≈1,491 USD | 8 | Feb | ||
| CASI Level 31 course | |||||||||
| CASI Level 3 Snowboard Instructor CoursePro Ride Snowboard Camps | Snowboard | Whistler | 4.1 | 7,875 CAD≈5,637 USD | ≈1,361 USD | 5 | Feb | ||
| CSIA Level 13 courses | |||||||||
| CSIA L1 Ski Instructor Course – Fernie, Canada (3 Weeks)Nonstop Snow | Ski | Fernie | 3 | 7,825 CAD≈5,601 USD | ≈1,867 USD | 8 | Dec | ||
| CSIA L1 Ski Instructor Course – Banff, Canada (4 Weeks)Nonstop Snow | Ski | Banff | 4 | 9,495 CAD≈6,797 USD | ≈1,699 USD | 8 | Jan | ||
| CSIA L1 Ski Instructor Course – Fernie, Canada (4 Weeks)Nonstop Snow | Ski | Fernie | 4 | 8,495 CAD≈6,081 USD | ≈1,520 USD | 8 | Jan | ||
| CSIA Level 1 + 22 courses | |||||||||
| CSIA L1 + 2 Ski Instructor Course – Banff, Canada (11 Weeks)Nonstop Snow | Ski | Banff | 11 | 18,695 CAD≈13,383 USD | ≈1,217 USD | 8 | Jan | ||
| CSIA L1 + 2 Ski Instructor Course – Fernie, Canada (11 Weeks)Nonstop Snow | Ski | Fernie | 11 | 16,495 CAD≈11,808 USD | ≈1,073 USD | 8 | Jan | ||
03Price a week
The 24 priced courses list at ≈1,386 USD a week, typically.
typical ≈1,386 USD
One dot per course: its listed price divided by its weeks. 24 of 24 listings have a usable price and duration. Package inclusions and per-person or group price bases may differ. Approximate currency conversion; each trip page quotes the company’s own currency.
| Typical | Middle half | |
|---|---|---|
| Lodging not included; lift pass not included | — | — |
| Lodging included; lift pass included | ≈1,411 USD | ≈1,217 USD – 1,699 USD |
04When they run
29 of 37 departures start in January or February.
Recorded departures by start month, August to July; not a snow forecast or availability check.
| Month | Departures | Trips |
|---|---|---|
| November | 1 | 1 |
| December | 7 | 6 |
| January | 22 | 17 |
| February | 7 | 6 |
05Where
Canada holds 16 of 24 courses.
| Count | Price a day, typical | Length, typical | Companies | Most listed places | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CanadaCoached 16 | 16 | ≈189 USD | 35.5 days | 2 | Fernie Alpine Resort 6 · Whistler Blackcomb 6 · Banff Sunshine Village 4 |
| FranceCoached 4 | 4 | — | — | 1 | Les Deux Alpes 4 |
| JapanCoached 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | Madarao Kogen Mountain Resort 2 |
| SwitzerlandCoached 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon 2 |
06What the listings don’t say
What the 24 listings leave out, and what to ask.
4of 24 coached
How many guests share a coach
Ask the companyHow many guests share each coach?
22of 24
How many days someone from the trip is on snow with you
Ask the companyOn how many days is a coach, guide or host with us?
16of 24
Which meals are included: listed as partly included
Ask the companyWhich meals does the price cover?
24of 24
Whether the assessment and its fee are included: not recorded yet
Ask the companyIs the assessment included, and what does a resit cost?
24of 24
Teaching or shadowing hours, and who signs them off: not recorded yet
Ask the companyWhich requirements are left after the course, and who arranges them?
“Not stated” means the listing doesn’t say. It doesn’t mean the trip leaves it out.
Who runs these trips
Trip counts show how many listings each company has on this page.
24 trips · Instructor Certification Course
Pro Ride Snowboard Camps
From about 11,092 USD·71 days·Dec – Jan
On-snow support: Coached — coaching and feedback on the mountain
Nonstop Snow
From about 5,601 USD·21 days·Dec
On-snow support: Coached — coaching and feedback on the mountain
Warren Smith Ski Academy
From about 1,820 USD·14 days·Dec
On-snow support: Coached — coaching and feedback on the mountain
Pro Ride Snowboard Camps
From about 13,705 USD·85 days·Dec – Jan
On-snow support: Coached — coaching and feedback on the mountain
Nonstop Snow
From about 13,383 USD·77 days·Jan
On-snow support: Coached — coaching and feedback on the mountain
CAMP3 Snowboarding
From about 3,522 USD·14 days·Feb
On-snow support: Coached — coaching and feedback on the mountain
Pro Ride Snowboard Camps
From about 5,637 USD·29 days·Dec – Feb
On-snow support: Coached — coaching and feedback on the mountain
Nonstop Snow
From about 6,797 USD·28 days·Jan
On-snow support: Coached — coaching and feedback on the mountain
CAMP3 Snowboarding
From about 3,522 USD·14 days·Feb
On-snow support: Coached — coaching and feedback on the mountain
Pro Ride Snowboard Camps
From about 9,395 USD·57 days·Dec – Jan
On-snow support: Coached — coaching and feedback on the mountain
Nonstop Snow
From about 13,383 USD·77 days·Jan
On-snow support: Coached — coaching and feedback on the mountain
Nonstop Snow
From about 6,797 USD·28 days·Jan
On-snow support: Coached — coaching and feedback on the mountain
Pro Ride Snowboard Camps
From about 5,333 USD·29 days·Jan – Feb
On-snow support: Coached — coaching and feedback on the mountain
Nonstop Snow
From about 14,112 USD·70 days·Jan
On-snow support: Coached — coaching and feedback on the mountain
Nonstop Snow
From about 14,112 USD·70 days·Jan
On-snow support: Coached — coaching and feedback on the mountain
Pro Ride Snowboard Camps
From about 5,637 USD·29 days·Feb
On-snow support: Coached — coaching and feedback on the mountain
Nonstop Snow
From about 7,081 USD·28 days·Jan
On-snow support: Coached — coaching and feedback on the mountain
Nonstop Snow
From about 7,081 USD·28 days·Jan
On-snow support: Coached — coaching and feedback on the mountain
Nonstop Snow
From about 11,808 USD·77 days·Jan
On-snow support: Coached — coaching and feedback on the mountain
Nonstop Snow
From about 6,797 USD·28 days·Jan
On-snow support: Coached — coaching and feedback on the mountain
Nonstop Snow
From about 11,808 USD·77 days·Jan
On-snow support: Coached — coaching and feedback on the mountain
Nonstop Snow
From about 6,081 USD·28 days·Jan
On-snow support: Coached — coaching and feedback on the mountain
Nonstop Snow
From about 8,945 USD·42 days·Feb
On-snow support: Coached — coaching and feedback on the mountainCountries
How these figures are made
- Counted from the 24 published courses on Powderscape when this page was built, Nov 2, 2026. A figure changes when a listing does.
- A listing is Powderscape’s record of the company’s own trip page. “Not stated” means the record doesn’t say; it doesn’t mean the trip leaves it out.
- Price a day is each trip’s lowest listed departure divided by its days. Companies set prices in their own currency, and each trip page quotes it. Conversions use rates dated 2026-11-01.
- Typical is the median; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Browse links open the listings counted by that link.